tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53810071523014963212011-11-27T16:46:44.420-08:00Mehul Mike Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15382231881525094185noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5381007152301496321.post-3801773760502800592009-12-30T06:45:00.000-08:002010-01-05T04:04:31.447-08:00I am almost confident if Anthony Bourdin was suppose to pass thru Bombay he won't miss the following street side asli (real) Bombay (mumbai) city food experience ever!<br /><br />1) Two Iconic 'Vadapav' places (Vegetarian option only):<br /><br />1 a) The small street side joint 1. Behind HR/KC college lane, Chruchgate, Mumbai. Extremely delicious Vadapav, Kanda Bhajiya's and more...<br /><br />2 b)Outside Kirti college, Dadar (W). When driving from haji ali towards north it's a small by lane on the left side of the road, landmark is 'Kirti College' They have a specialized chutney and also a unique way of adding some strong Ginger in their Vadapav it's their signature preparation.<br /><br />2) Bade Miyan: The most iconic roadside place ever, buzzing with hudnreds of cars and people especially late night, post mid-night on weekends. Open till 3 am! <br />They are super famous for their combination of delicious Veg and Non-Veg Kebabs, Chicken and Paneer(Cottage cheese) Rolls, Baida Roti (A unique Indian Roti/Bread stuffed with Egg and other options), Egg Burji(Indian Masala scrambled Eggs)<br /><br />Address:Tulloch Road, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai <br />Landmark: Behind Hotel Taj Mahal <br />Phone: 22848038, 22851649 <br />Image: http://bit.ly/8pQMiE<br /><br />3) Ayub's: Ayub's Paneer(Cottage Cheese) Rolls and other non-veg and veg rolls are truly super soft, spicy and I find them much more delicious then those of Bade Miyan.<br /><br />Address: It's located along the narrow street between Rhythm House and Red light pub, bang opposite to the Muse store ask anyone abt the same in that location and you will be shown. Super busy and happening on weekends post 11:30 pm<br /><br />4) Delicious Pav Bhaji, Masala Pav's and Idli in Bombay (Vegetarian option only): Spicy food and try the special edition Pav Bhaji without Potatoes<br /><br />4 a)Santosh Sagar: Shop No 6, Matru Ashish, Nepean Sea Road, Napean Sea Road, Mumbai <br />Phone: 23631199, 23640099<br /><br />4b) Sukh Sagar: Gandhi Building, SVP Road, Chowpatty, Girgaum, Mumbai <br />Phone: 23684326 <br />Pav Bhaji Image: http://bit.ly/8Tv6MD <br />Idli Image: http://bit.ly/77iZyG<br /><br />5) Super Delicious Pani Puri's in Bombay:<br /><br />Pani Puri Image: <br />http://bit.ly/7oFsHq <br />http://bit.ly/6S5MNv<br /><br />5 a) One of leader in the business is a very old name, brand: 'Kailash Parbat' <br />They have branches all over Bombay. Website: www.kailashparbat.in <br />Phone: 91 9960623888, +91 9920564703 <br /><br />Branches: <br />COLABA - 5, Sheila Mahal, 1st Pasta Lane, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005 <br />WORLI (WEST) - ATRIA MALL Top floor / food court <br />LOWER PAREL (WEST) - PHOENIX MILLS Outside PVR Cinemas / Multiplex. <br />ANDHERI (WEST) - INFINITY MALL <br />ANDHERI (WEST) - MEGA MALL <br />MALAD (WEST) - INORBIT MALL <br />VASHI - INORBIT MALL<br /><br />5 b) Another Master of this business is:<br /><br />Guru Kripa located at Central Suburbs <br />Guru Kripa Building. Road No. 24, Ahead of SIES College Plot No 40, Sion (W), Mumbai <br />Phone: 24071237, 24098122, 24074188<br /><br />5 c) One more great place to have a super Hygienic Pani Puri in a great ambience in South Bombay / downtown : Swati Snacks <br />248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai <br />Landmark: Near Opposite Bhatia Hospital <br />Phone: 65808405, 65808406, 23524994<br /><br />6) Yummiest Sev Puri and Bhel Puri's in Bombay:<br /><br />Sev Puri image: http://bit.ly/8j1ULq<br /><br />Bhel Puri image: http://bit.ly/6rRaIw<br /><br />One Can try the same at few very famous land mark street side hawkers the best in the business are:<br /><br />6 a) The man who sands outside with a nice hawking booth @ Kobe Sizzlers, Sukh Sagar <br />13/14, Sukh Sagar, Hughes Road, Mumbai- 400 007. <br />Tel: 022-23632174<br /><br />6 b) The man who sands outside with a nice hawking booth @ Walkeshwar, Just outside Triveni Bldg / Apartments, 1 minute walk from Gopi Birla High School<br /><br />6 c) The man who sands outside with a nice hawking booth @ Alt Mount road, outside Shahnudeep Apartments, right outside Just Men, Just Kidding Boutique.<br /><br />6 d) Any Stall / Booth at Chowpatty beach or Juhu Beach (Hygine could be a bit compromised, Somehow all or most of us have strong stomach for the same.)<br /><br />If you want to enjoy authentic bhelpuri's and sev puri's enjoy without any worries in a Hygine place then head to Swati or Soam.<br /><br />6 e) Swati Snacks: <br />248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai <br />Landmark: Near Opposite Bhatia Hospital <br />Phone: 65808405, 65808406, 23524994<br /><br />6 f) Soam: <br />Sadguru Sadan, Ground Floor, Chowpatty, Girgaum, Mumbai <br />Phone: 23698080<br /><br />7) Dabeli (Vegetarian option only): A A Delicious Street Food from Mumbai: chutney, Peanuts,Coriander Leaves, Dates, Dry Red Chilli, Indian Snacks, Mint, Pomegranate, Potato, Sia, Snacks, Street Food, Tamarind and more... <br />This curry-in-a-bun is love at first bite-topped with luscious-red, juicy-tart pomegranate seeds, a must try! <br />Dabeli Image: http://bit.ly/7jgTPI<br /><br />8) Paan: (Vegetarian option only) A a delicious edible leaf to chew mixed with even more delicious Chuna Gulab (Rose) Chutni, Green Gold Chutney, Supari, Elaichi (Cardamom) <br />In the olden days Kings use to have the best of customized Paan for Digestion after a heavy Royal Indian meal!<br /><br />Best type of paan's to eat: <br />Sweet:Maggai Jodi, Calcutta Meetha <br />Normal a bit stronger: Calcutta Sada, Calcutta Sada Special, Maaggai Jodi Sada.<br /><br />Few good Paan places in Bombay are:<br /><br />8 a) Volga Paan House: <br />Nanabhai Lane, Opposite Akbarally's Fountain, Fort, Mumbai<br /><br />8 b) Muchchad Paanwala: He also hasa website!!! - http://www.mucchadpanwale.com/ <br />Near Oomer Park, Opposite St Stephen's Church, Breach Candy, Mumbai <br />Phone: 23690782, 66643910<br /><br />8 c) Om Cold And Sweet Paan: <br />91, Nanak Niwas, Near Sun Restaurant, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai <br />Phone: 23615479<br /><br />8 d) Small Paan shop opposite Juhu Beach, right before you reach the gate of Del Italia and opposite to PalmGrove Hotel<br /><br />Paan Images: http://bit.ly/8xV31l<br /><br />Feel free to add your suggestions and experiences here :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Mehul Patel<br /><br />http://Mehul.Me<br /><br />http://twitter.com/KIPL<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5381007152301496321-380177376050280059?l=anthonybourdain-mumbai-bombay.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mehul Mike Patelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15382231881525094185noreply@blogger.com1