Today, you’re not just eating food—you’re tasting stories, history, and the pulse of this incredible city. Over the next couple of hours, we’ll walk through Mumbai’s busiest bylanes, meet local vendors, and sample dishes that have fed this city for generations. So come hungry—both for food and for stories!” From Maharashtrian snacks to Mughlai grills, Persian sweets, and British-inspired tea, Mumbai’s food tells a story of migration, survival, and pure innovation. This city never stops eating—and neither should you!"
"This is Mumbai’s answer to the burger—only bolder and spicier! The vada (spiced potato fritter) was invented in the 1960s by a snack seller named Ashok Vaidya. He was inspired to make something affordable, portable, and filling for textile mill workers. The chutney adds the real punch. Every Mumbaikar has their favorite stall—and Aaram is a classic!”
“Monsoon in Mumbai? Locals reach for this combo. The British introduced tea, but Mumbaikars added a twist—spices, milk, and sugar to make cutting chai (half glass for a full experience). And bhajiyas? The perfect chai companion. These fritters are often sold in newspaper cones by vendors who’ve been here for decades.”
In true Mumbai style, the veg roll isn’t shy. It’s often made with a buttery, flaky roti or roomali-style wrap, stuffed with spicy paneer tikka, mashed potatoes, sautéed capsicum, onions, cabbage, and bold chutneys. The punch comes from the green chutney (coriander-mint) and the tangy tamarind chutney, sometimes topped with a dash of chaat masala or a squeeze of lime.
“Sweets are a huge part of the cuisine here. Malpua is rich and decadent, soaked in sugar syrup and often eaten after a heavy meal. Phirni is older than the Mughals, dating back to Persian traditions. These dishes are reminders of Mumbai’s long ties with Islamic and Persian food cultures.”
"Crawford Market is where colonial meets local. After all that spice, let’s cool down. Kulfi is India's traditional ice cream—denser than the Western version, and naturally flavored. Falooda, with its rose syrup and vermicelli, has Persian roots but has become a Bombay street dessert. Sweet, floral, and utterly addictive.”
A Food evangelist will lead this Mumbai food walk to help you taste the best of Mumbai cuisine
The untold story of Mumbai's cuisine
The story of Mumbai began in the late 19th century when it emerged as a global trading city leading to a spurt in the construction of magnificent buildings. In this Mumbai Architecture Walk we will tell the story of Mumbai over the last 2 centuries through its remarkable collection of Victorian and Art Deco buildings which are now a UNESCO world heritage site.
Mumbai city tour is a private guided tour to experience the World’s biggest open air laundry, street markets, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus which is best example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, Rajabai Tower which is Big Ben of Mumbai, Gateway of India, Hanging gardens and the magnificent Siddhi Vinayak temple .
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