Mumbai is the site to be if you relish variety of food items. Mumbai is the root of many popular food delicacies like Vada Pav and Pav Bhaji. Mumbai has great food on the go, iconic eateries, and upscale eateries that serve international menu. Mumbai’s food is energetic, vibrant, and full of variety like the humans of the city. 

Best Dishes Of Mumbai

Vada Pav

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Vada Pav originated in Mumbai and is arguably the most popular dish of the city, loved by all and widely available in every corner of the city. The dish is made from deep-fried potato fritters, which are placed in a bun, which is popularly known as pav. It is served with many different chutneys and is popularly referred to as Mumbai’s vegetarian burger. There are many iconic spots in Mumbai serving the dish for years, and you can find people in long queues outside such spots.

Pav Bhaji

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Pav Bhaji has also originated in Mumbai as a late-night dinner of mill workers, which they made from leftovers. It’s a must-have dish of Mumbai, with many places serving it all around the city, from the streets to restaurants and fast food joints. Pav Bhaji is a union of mashed vegetables spiced with a variety of flavouring and enjoyed with buttered soft bun (pav), chopped onion, and sliced lemon. It’s anytime food and loved by everyone.

Ice Gola

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Long before big ice cream brands were launched in Mumbai, ice gola had been the favourite dish of the Mumbaikars and visitors. The sweet and tangy taste helps you beat the generally hot and humid climate of Mumbai. The bright colours and the exotic flavours are a huge plus point. Ice gola is made of crushed ice in different shapes and added with a variety of fruit syrup. The dish is garnished with cream, nuts, and milkmaid.

Keema Pav

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Keema Pav is a very popular food for local people in Mumbai as well as people visiting the place. Keema Pav is basically enjoyed for breakfast. Kheema pav has varieties in India but the Mumbai version is usually minced meat, which is parboiled with very basic items like tomato, ginger, onion, garlic, and a lot of spices. There are many old places that serve the dish with the same old flavourful taste and aroma.

Bombay Duck

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Mumbai was known as Bombay before 1995 and the food got its name from the city. Mumbai is situated very close to the Arabian Sea and people enjoy sea food. Bombay duck is not made of duck but it’s made of bombil fish which has a different taste and delicate flavour. The dish is mostly coated in savory mix and prepared in red gravy. The dish is enjoyed with mint chutney and sliced lemon or as a side dish. A lot of restaurants are famous for Bombay Duck Fry and it’s loved by all.

Bhel Puri

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Bhel Puri is a food that you will find in every bend of the city.Juhu Beach or Girgaum Chowpatty have many famous spots for Bhel Puri. It’s a famous street food of Mumbai, and it has evolved here. The main items are puffed rice, onion, potatoes, tomatoes, and a variety of chutneys. Many famous places along with street food vendors prepare bhel puri all over Mumbai.

Mutton And Chicken Kabab

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Mumbai serves one of the best kababs ever. Kababs are full of flavour and juicy. There are many famous restaurants and street food joints that serve this Mughlai delicacy. Kababs are macerated chicken or mutton that is heated to perfection with select spices. Mohammed Ali Road in Mumbai has many food joints serving kababs, and during Ramzan many variants of kababs are added to their menu. Kababs are one of the most famous delicacies of Mumbai.
The dishes we have tagged above are just some of the renowned food varieties of the place. Mumbai serves many varieties like falooda, pani puri, sev puri, misal pav, and Parsi food, and you will find many fine dining places with different types of food. Always try these dishes when you visit the bustling city.