What Food To Try in Mumbai and Food Prices

Akuri - Spicy Scrambled Eggs - A mixture of scrambled eggs cooked with onions, tomatoes, and green chilies, often served with soft bread. Locals enjoy it for breakfast at charming Irani cafés, preferably paired with a cup of chai.

Pav Bhaji - Vegetable Mash with Bread - A hearty blend of mashed vegetables cooked with spices, served with buttered bread rolls. Street vendors serve this favorite as a late-night snack, and ordering it without extra butter is a common mistake (you'll be missing out!).

Biryani - Spiced Rice Dish - A fragrant rice dish layered with marinated meat or vegetables, typically cooked in a sealed pot. It's common to dive into biryani for lunch at family run eateries around the city, especially on Sundays when families gather together.

Sarson da Saag - Mustard Greens Curry - A traditional dish made with mustard greens and spices, often served with makkai di roti (corn flatbread). You can spot locals enjoying this during the winter months, celebrating the harvest with this warm and comforting meal.

Chaat - Spicy Snack Mix - A delightful combination of crispy fried dough, potatoes, and tangy chutneys, topped with yogurt. It’s served at street stalls and is often shared among friends over evening strolls; just be ready for a spicy burst—it's a fun way to experience Mumbai's vibrant street food culture.

Vada Pav - Potato Fritter Sandwich - A deep-fried potato patty nestled in a soft bun, often garnished with chutneys and fried green chilies. Best enjoyed during the evening, you'll find this iconic street food being devoured by office-goers on their way home.

Malvani Fish Curry - Spicy Coconut Fish Curry - A delicious curry made from fresh fish cooked with coconut, tamarind, and a special spice mix. it's typically a dinner dish enjoyed by coastal communities, with families gathering to savor the local catch of the day (the fresh flavors are unmatched).

Bhaji - Vegetable Fritters - Crispy deep-fried vegetables, usually made from gram flour and seasonal ingredients. They're a popular snack during the monsoons, best enjoyed hot with spicy chutney while seated under a cozy cover.

Masala Chai - मसाला चाय (spiced milk tea) - This is a comforting blend of black tea brewed with milk, sugar, and a mix of spices like ginger and cardamom. Locals savor it anytime, especially during the rainy season, at bustling street stalls while chatting with friends.

Sol Kadhi - सोल कढी (coconut curry drink) - A refreshing pinkish drink made from kokum (a tangy fruit) and coconut milk, often topped with coriander. It's most popular during hot afternoons and makes for a perfect companion with seaside snacks after a long day.

Fenny - फेणी (cashew-based spirit) - This local spirit is made from fermented cashew apples, and it’s often enjoyed neat or mixed with soda. Commonly consumed during festivals and celebrations, it has a distinct fruity flavor that makes it quite special to the Konkan region.

Puran Poli - पूरण पोळी (sweet flatbread) - A thin, soft flatbread stuffed with a sweet filling of jaggery and split chickpeas, typically enjoyed with ghee. Best savored during festivals like Gudi Padwa, it brings out the festive spirit, especially when served hot off the griddle.

Ras Malai - रस मलाई (cream cheese dessert) - Delicate cheese dumplings soaked in creamy, sweetened milk flavored with cardamom and saffron. This dessert graces special occasions like weddings and is often best enjoyed chilled, melting away in your mouth with every bite.