Mumbai's Street Food: Pav Bhaji

Pav bhaji is a fast food dish from Maharashtra, consisting of a thick vegetable curry usually prepared in butter and served with a soft bread roll. Sounds delicious, doesn't it?

Pav Bhaji is now offered at outlets from simple hand carts to formal restaurants in India!

  Well, I've come up with a list of 8 best places for Pav Bhaji in South Mumbai. Read on to find out more!

■ Sardar Refreshments, Tardeo.

[Address] Tardeo Road Junction, Opposite Bus Depot, Tardeo, Mumbai.

Sardar's Pav bhaji is known as the city's one stop for Pav Bhaji! There's always a long line because of the hype, still worth waiting in the queue. The good thing is that they use good quality butter. Oh! Do not miss the paan that is sold right outside the counter which is just as good as the pav bhaji.

All Pav Bhaji Lovers MUST visit Sardar's!

Special Dry Fruit Paan (Rs 20 each)

Pav Bhaji and Cheese Pav Bhaji

Buttery Pav

[Price Range] ₹300 for two people (approx.)

Sardar Refreshments is a Pure Vegetarian Restaurant. It serves Jain Dishes too!

It opens up at 12 Noon and shuts by 2 AM. Well, a table reservation would be recommended. Don't go with ambiance and people over there. If you're a food lover then just go for it and enjoy the taste of Bombay's Best Pav bhaji. You'll definitely love the experience.

■ Sukh Sagar, Chowpatty.

[Address] Marina Mansion, SVP Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai.

The go to place even at midnight. It is a fast food joint that is open until late at night. However, because of the rush at any time of the day, parking is a problem.

Cheese Pav Bhaji

Butter Pav Bhaji

[Price Range] ₹700 for two people (approx.)

This place is really popular among the Mumbaikar's. It opens up at 11 AM and shuts by 11:30 PM. The ambiance is pretty normal and simple since all aged people hang out here and their service is okay-ish and very poor when crowded.

■ Badshah, Crawford Market.

[Address] Dr DN Road, Crawford Market, Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai.

As much as it is a life saver for hungry shoppers, its a paradise for foodies. This fast food place has wide variety of snacks to choose from. Overall it gives value for money with taste buds satisfying food. Well, for desserts they're famous for their variety of Faloodas!

Special Pav Bhaji

Badshaahi Falooda

Royal Falooda

[Price Range] ₹500 for two people (approx.)

Badshah in Crawford Market area is a perfect sit down place after a day's shopping here. It opens up at 7 AM and shuts by 12:30 AM. Their array of coolers, as in fruit juices, falooda & kulfi as well as Mumbai street food & chaat are guaranteed to appease your finer tastes & make you feel good.Very affordable, 'Value for Money' prices, adequately clean, hygienic surroundings here.

■ Canon Pav Bhaji, CST.

[Address] Opposite CST Station, Mumbai CST Area, Mumbai.

There are no tables or seating at Cannon.. You have to stand at the counter and have your food. But when the food tastes that good, nobody complains. Usually there will always be rush at Cannon. Inspite of this, the service is super timely and the people there are really sweet.

Special Cheese Pav Bhaji

Gulaab Jamun

[Price Range] ₹200 for two people (approx.)

'Maushi Ek Pav Bhaji Dena' and the ever courteous Aunty will serve you a piping hot plate of Bhaji and generously lathered butter Pav. Canon is really famous among the office goers and workers around CST. It opens up at 7 AM and shuts by 1 AM. Do try it out and it would be an experience worth cherishing again and again. If you live in Mumbai and you haven't had pav bhaji at Cannon, you are missing out big time!. 

■ Sahakari Bhandar Restaurant, Colaba.

 [Address] Opposite Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai.

 Its specialty is the Pav Bhaji. The food here is absolutely amazing and worth the money. If you are a Foodie who doesn't care what kind of an ambiance he is eating in, as long as the place is hygienic and food heavenly, this is the place for you.

Pav Bhaji

Cheese Pav Bhaji

Buttered Pav

[Price Range] ₹400 for two people (approx.)

This place looks like a makeshift canteen, serving the typical fare expected from all such local joints. It opens up at 11 AM and shuts by 11 PM. Being one of the few Veg outlets in Colaba,serves food at cheaper rates and also manages to keep the quality intact. A must-visit for all after any movie at the Regal cinema.

■ Amar Juice Centre, Chowpatty.

 [Address] D 39, NA Purandere Marg, Chowpatty Sea Face, Chowpatty, Mumbai.

Situated bang opposite Chowpatty beach, Amar Juice Centre stands quite strongly on its own in this Sea Side food zone.  Every thing on the menu they offer is pretty good. The place is usually crowded as it isnt a big joint, but the food just makes up for it. Quick service, greaty variety all that you expect from a fast food joint.

Cheese Pav Bhaji

Special Pav Bhaji

[Price Range] ₹500 for two people (approx.)

It opens up at 10 AM and shuts by 1 AM. Amar Juice Centre, Chowpatty is a branch of the famous Amar's at Vile Parle. Though the one at Vile is small place with eating provided on the cars, this one is a small place too but with a cozy seating. Well, avoid going here on Sundays, the wait is maddening.

■ Maji Sagar Fast Food, Tardeo.

 [Address] 1 & 2, Rajani Mahal, Near AC Market, Tardeo, Mumbai.

This place seems very ordinary looking when you first come here, but one whiff of the Pav Bhaji aroma in the air and you are smitten! Good place to hang out with your friends. Can be crowded on durings the weekends. Light on pocket too!

Khada Pav Bhaji

Cheese Pav Bhaji

[Price Range] ₹500 for two people (approx.)

This restaurant has like two shifts. It opens up at 12 Noon till 4 PM and then opens back at 7 PM and shuts at 12 Midnight! Even when you walk by on the footpath, the smell of the Pav Bhaji invites you in. Majisagar has it's own version of Pav Bhajis. Escpecially if you ask them to make it spicy, it's literally full of their special masala.

■ Soli Pav Bhaji, Haji Ali.

[Address] Outside Heera Panna, Haji Ali.

The Ambani’s favorite place to go in the whole of mumbai is a pav bhaji stall in Haji Ali. If you’re in Worli and craving for some spicy bhaji then Soli Pav Bhaji it is! I'm not sure about the price range but it surely is pocket friendly! Their special masala is a secret recipe, and they won’t let anyone in on that secret.

It's open from 7:30 PM to 12 Midnight.

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Mumbai without Pav Bhaji is like, incomplete. Initially a mill worker’s daily meal, stole Mumbai's heart with its savoury taste. Hope y'all know where to get your taste buds tickled at just right! Do visit these places soon.

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