Although Vada Pav is quite a new addition to the food culture of Mumbai, it has truly won the hearts of millions. Hence, it's never a bad time to have a vada pav. And no matter if you live in the town or in the suburbs, we all have our favourite go-to joints, which we believe serves the best vada pav. But if you want to experiment with your taste, you must check out these 10 vada pav places in Mumbai, serving unique versions of the snack.
1. Jugaadi Adda
If you want to try something different, then this is the place for you. The menu includes dishes like VIP Vada Pav, Tandoori Vada Pav, Schezwan Vada Pav, Harissa Vada Pav, Godfather Vada Pav to name a few. The options for sauces are so many, that this will leave behind Subway.
Where: Shop 11-C, Shriram Mill Chawl, PB Marg, Worli
Price: Rs 20 onwards
2. Thakur Vada pav
Next on the list of top 10 vada pav places in Mumbai is the humble street style stall in Dombivali. With only four items on the menu, this place is known for the crunchy fritters. The vada pav is stuffed with crunchy farsan and topped with chutney.
Where: Nav Vrushali Society, Agarkar Road, Dombivali East
Price: Rs 22 onwards
3. Aram Vada Pav
If you're a frequent traveller from CSMT, then you for sure had a stop at Aram Vada Pav. Bang opposite the busy station, this place is a boon for daily commuters. They have three varieties of vada pav on their menu, including cheese vada pav and butter cheese grill vada pav.
Where: 42, Mint Road, Opposite GPO, Fort
Price: Rs 16 onwards
4. Laxman's Om Vada pav
This little joint is also experimenting with some big and bold flavours. And vada pav here, although they look the same from the outside, can be completely different from the inside. This place is known for maggie vada pav, where the vada is basically filled with our favourite maggie. They also have Schezwan vada pav, mayonnaise vada pav to name a few.
Where: 19, Building 104, Garodia Nagar, Ghatkopar East
Price: Rs 15 onwards
5. Ashok Vada Pav
Also known as Kirti College vada pav center, this place is the go-to for college students nearby. The vada pav here is slightly different, as it is stuffed with fried Chura to give it an extra crunch. Every plate coming out from this stall always includes fried Chura as it is their signature.
Where: Off Cadel Road, Kirti College Lane, Prabhadevi
Price: Rs 15 onwards
6. Gajanan Vada pav
Vada pav is always, if not often, served with a few standard chutneys including dry garlic chutney, hot green chutney, and sweet chutney. But this place has introduced a new condiment to go with our favourite snack. Although it doesn't have an official name, the creamy yellow chutney with a hint of spice seems to blend well with the vada pav.
Where: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Road, Naupada, Thane West
Price: Rs 31 onwards
7. Anand Vada Pav
Another street-side stall whipping up innovative dishes, this one is known for cheese vada pav. Some of the variants include Cheese Schezwan Vada Pav, Mayonnaise Cheese Vada Pav, and Mayo Cheese Schezwan Grilled Vada Pav.
Where: Opposite Mithibai College, Gulmohar Road 1, Vile Parle West
Price: Rs 25 onwards
8. Bhau Vada Pav
One of the most popular vada pav in Mulund, the vada here is different from others. Although we don't know the secret behind it, the vadas here are extra crispy without any added topping. What's better than a combination of crispy vada and soft pav with chutney?
Where: Patil Bhavan, N S Road, Station Road, Mulund West
Price: Rs 20 onwards
9. Jumboking
This vada pav eatery has been cropping up at multiple places across the city, and we are not complaining. With a unique take on vada pav, this eatery is bringing unique flavours to the market. Some of the popular flavours include Crispy Veg JK Burger, Corn Palak JK Burger, and Tandoori Paneer JK Burger.
Where: Multiple locations
Price: Rs 25 onwards
10. Parleshwar Vada Pav Samrat
You won't see anything unique in this vada pav from outside, but they have a unique twist. The vada mixture which is generally mashed potatoes with spices got a twist with coconut. These coconut pieces give a surprise crunch and unique flavour that keeps bringing people back.
Where: Nehru Road, Parleshwar, Vile Parle East
Price: Rs 15 onwards
Also Read: Dive deep into the history of vada pav and know about its origin in the city
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