Delicious potato patties dipped in besan and sandwiched between soft buns are the ultimate snack for Mumbaikars. Top it further with spicy garlic and green chutney with deep-fried chilies and we have a dish good to go for every meal! Therefore, we bring you the best places in Mumbai serving the most delicious vada pav.
1. Ashok Vada Pav, Dadar
If you ask any Mumbaikar, the best vada pav with the highest selling record belongs solely to Ashok Vada Pav. Where it all began near Kirti College, the joint has served several celebrities since its inception. The secret lies in the crispy potato patty, the fiery chutneys, and chura pav, where chura (crumbs of gram flour batter left in the oil after making vadas) accompanies the snack. Thankfully, its taste has remained unchanged and pristine throughout the years.
đź“ŤKashinath Dhuru Marg, Dadar West, Dadar, Mumbai
2. Anand Stall, Vile Parle
Located beside the famous Mithibai College, Anand Stall is another iconic place to dig into this delicious delicacy. The stall also sells other items such as dosa, grilled sandwiches, and uttapa, but vada pav with a cup of kadak chai remains a favorite breakfast choice for many.
đź“ŤOpposite Mithibai College, Gulmohar Road 1, Vile Parle West, Mumbai
3. Graduate Vada Pav, Byculla
Since 1972, this eatery has been catering to a stream of customers from morning to evening. Located near Byculla Station, the eatery serves over 2,000 customers daily! The crispy potato fritter, nestled between soft buns and covered with tangy green chili and coconut chutney, is an explosion of flavours.
đź“ŤShop 29, Haji Ismail Bldng, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road, Near Byculla Station, Byculla, Mumbai
4. Aaram Vada Pav, CST
This old joint caters to busy travelers commuting through Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus daily. As a convenient grab-and-go spot, the eatery’s two specialties, grilled cheese pav, and mirchi pav, are crowd favourites. The vadas are crispy and the buns are soft enough to make it the perfect snack during rush hour!
đź“ŤCapital Cinema Building, 126, Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Rd, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai
5. Shivaji Vada Pav, Ville Parle
Shivaji Vada Pav, near Mithibai College, is a standout spot often known for selling the most flavoursome vada pavs in Mumbai. What began as a modest eatery 30 years ago has blossomed into a beloved destination for many. You can also try their schezwan and their delicious cheese schezwan vada pavs. The vadas are hot and crunchy, the pav is soft, and, together, these are topped with the most delectable of chutneys.
đź“ŤOutside Mithibai College, Suvarna Nagar, Vile Parle West, Mumbai