Andheri is a Sub-area in Mumbai that is quite famous like Mumbai. The Andheri was divided into Andheri East and Andheri West. It is a railway station that divides the Andheri into west and east. Andheri is famous for several tourist locations like beaches, and mainly the Lokhandwala market is widely renowned for the shopping centre. Apart from that, Andheri also has many delicious places to dine in or have food from the street. You can get recognised street foods from here.
1. Misal Pav
It is the most popular dish in Andheri, particularly in the whole Maharastra. People love this dish, and many street vendors keep the stall of Misal Pav. It is a Pav (Bread), Misal (a gravy made of many ingredients like beans). The sauce is topped with Onion, Sev, lemon, coriander. The combination of the (Sauce) Misal and Pav is unique.
Dabeli Pav is another famous and loved street food in Andheri, Mumbai. This dish is a combination of bread (Pav) and Dabeli ( a sweet and spicy blend of various ingredients like Potato, Peanut, Pomegranate, and mainly the Dabeli Pav masala ( Combination of multiple spices). It is served with green chutney. Many shops and stalls sell this Dabeli Pav in Andheri, Mumbai and Kapil Dabeli Center is a very famous stall for selling this Dabeli Pav in Andheri, Mumbai.
3. Masala Dosa
Although Masala Dosa is widely famous in the Southern part of India, it is immensely loved by the people of the North too. Andheri, Mumbai has numerous shops where they sell this Delicious-Masala Dosa. The spices, coriander, onions chops, boiled-mashed potatoes, other ingredients together are mixed and added inside the plain dosa to say it as complete Masala Dosa. You can get this dish quickly in Andheri.
4. Pani Puri
Pani Puri and Mumbai (Andheri) has a special connection between the two. One can get delicious Pani puri in local stalls, centres and also in restaurants. Various shops have different tastes of the Pani. Some have a sweet flavour, some have a tangy flavour, some have a zesty flavour, and some have an extra spicy flavour.
5. Poha
Poha refers to a “Flattened Rice”, preferred mainly in breakfast and lunch. Poha is made from Rice by parboiling it and then flattened. It is usually cooked with onions, herbs, and spices. This is the most preferred breakfast among Maharastian peoples. You can get this Poha from Eat Fit, Home Plate and other restaurants in Andheri Mumbai.
6. Dhokla
It is mainly preferred as a snack among Maharashtrian people. It is considered the healthiest snack, and also, the taste of the Dhokla gives you a fantastic feeling. It is made from a Gram flour batter with other ingredients and steamed into a vessel to bring this Dhokla into a cake (Soft texture). It is available in both Andheri (East and West) Mumbai. You can buy this from (Trupti Farsan), (Gaurav sweet and namkeen )and other restaurants & shops.
7. Samosa Pav
Like Vada Pav is a very popular street snack among Maharashtra people, this Samosa Pav is as popular as Vada Pav. It is as same as Vada Pav, but the difference is the samosa is kept between the Pav. The Samosa has a spicy filling of mixed potato, peas, and other ingredients. You can get this Samosa Pav from the street stalls or shops in Andheri, Mumbai (Eg: Jai Maharashtra Vada Pav stall, Samosa- ah centre).
8. Sabudana Vada
It is also known as “Sabu Vada”. It is a Maharashtrian dish made from Sabudana (Tapioca), Potatoes, chillies, spices and other ingredients. The combination of this gives you a crispy Vada texture. This Vada is mainly served with Curd.
9. Vada Pav
As discussed above, Vada Pav is a famous street snack in many places, especially in Maharashtra (Andheri). The Maharashtra Vada Pav centre and many other shops sell the delicious Vada Pav that is usually loved by all people. Usually, the Vada Pav is served with two chutneys (Green & red) and green chilly.
10. Frankie
This Frankie looks like a wrap. But the street stalls of Andheri, Mumbai, has a different style of making it. They usually make a Roti (Indian Bread), and stuff this with egg and then onions, coriander, spices and others and make it final Wrap to call it “Frankie”.
11. Bun Maska
Bun Maska is usually called – Bread (Bun) & Butter (Maska). It is very famous In Andheri, Mumbai. Most people loved the combination of this Bun Maska. Because it gives you a crispy texture from the outside and a soft texture from the inside. When the Butter is applied to a fresh Bun (Bread), it gives a yummy feeling. Mostly this bun Maska is accompanied by Tea, especially the Irani Chai.
12. Cheese Masala Toast Sandwich
There are numerous stalls and shops in Andheri, Mumbai that is famous for selling this delicious snack, “Cheese Masala Toast Sandwich”. It’s a sandwich of bread with its fillings of Spicy Masala, Potato, and other ingredients, especially cheese. That is served differently according to the places. Lucky Sandwich and Pizza Corner, Aditi Fast food, Raju sandwich stall and other shops sell this sandwich in Andheri, Mumbai.
13. Bhel Puri
Bhel Puri is also a loved snack item in many places, especially in Mumbai. You can witness the street stalls or carts selling this Bhel Puri. It’s a combination of various ingredients like Puffed rice, Mashed boiled potatoes, onions, coriander, spices, and also types of chutneys( like green chutney, tamarind chutney) are added to give it a sweet, tangy taste.
14. Sev Puri
Like Bhel Puri, Sev Puri is also another street snack very popular in Andheri, Mumbai. This Sev Puri is associated with one of the types of Chaat items. The different place has a different style of making it that’s why it gets popular due to its unique taste.
15. Egg Bhurji Pav
For all those egg lovers, this Egg Bhurji Pav is just made for you. This egg bhurji is consumed as a side dish beside the main course in many places. But, this egg bhurji and Pav together called Bhurji Pav is very famous in many areas of Mumbai.
16. Batata Vada
Batata Vada is also a very popular street snack in many places in Mumbai, especially in Andheri. This Batata Vada is made from boiled mashed potato with a combination of various items that are together mixed then coated with gram flour and deep-fried in oil. This is served with types of chutneys. You can also witness this Batata Vada in Vada pav.
17. Ragda Patties
It is a popular street snack in whole Maharashtra. You could witness these patties in the streets of Mumbai and the restaurants selling fast food snack items. The taste of these Ragda patties was terrific. It is a combination of mashed potatoes Patties, Pea sauce, spices, and other ingredients. You can get this Ragda patty in the Kailash Parbat shop in Andheri, Mumbai.
18. Falooda
Staying in the hot weather of Mumbai and not having the famous falooda of Mumbai, Is not cool. Many people love the delicious falooda of Mumbai. You can get this falooda readily available in Andheri shops. Like Shalimar, Mumbai Chowpatty Ice cream and other shops.
19. Bombay Sandwich
Sandwich has many varieties. The regular sandwich, cheese sandwich, Veg sandwich, Non-Veg sandwich, cheese burst sandwich and many other sandwiches are available in Andheri, Mumbai.
20. Aloo paratha
Aloo Paratha is a popular dish that is preferred chiefly at Breakfast times. It is made from roti (Indian bread ) and stuffed with mashed potato, spices, and other ingredients fillings. It is served with Dahi (Curd), chutney or other dippings (According to choices). This dish is also famous among Mumbai people’s. You will get this in Andheri like Sheekh Paratha Inn, Parathawala and many other places.
