Foodie Travel: The Ultimate Street Food Guide to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad
The street food culture in India is a sensual experience that provides the travelers with a real sense of diversity in India. Delhi with its greasy chaats and parathas; Mumbai with its pav mini bites; Kolkata with its delicious sweets and savories and Hyderabad with its fragrant biryanis; all cities have their farewell to taste. Traveling the crowded streets, food markets and revealing the unseen parts of these cities is not a meal, but an experience that is so culturally and communally enriching, offering delightful insights for Travel updates. This is your final list of the four street food capital cities of India and the best food and places that every food lover of the world can never leave without.
Delhi: The Chaat and Parathas Capital
Must-Try Dishes:
Chaat ( aloo tikki, dahi bhalla, golgappa ), stuffed parathas, chole bhature, kebabs, momos, jalebi and rabri.
Famous Food Hubs:
- Chandni Chowk: Paranthe Wali Gali, Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala, Old Famous Jalebi Wala.
- Jama Masjid Areas: Karim, Al Jawahar, Aslam Corner Chicken.
- Connaught Place: Odeon Sweets, Kake Da Hotel, jain chawal wale.
- Dilli Haat: Regional Indian cuisine of the whole country.
- Lajpat Nagar and INA Market: To get momos, kebabs, and chat stalls.
Mumbai: Vada pav and Pav Bhaji City.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vada pav, pav bhaji, bhel puri, sev puri, kathi rolls, dosas and kulfi.
Famous Food Hubs:
- Tardeo Khau Galli: Rolls, juices and a variety of pav bhaji.
- Ghadkiopar Khau Galli: The South Indian dosas and fusion food.
- Girgaum Chowpatty: Known for bhel puri, pani puri and kulfi.
- Mohammad Ali Road: Kebabs, nalli nihari, and malpua (particularly during Ramadan)
- Juhu Beach: pav bhaji and gola (crushed ice desserts)
- CST Area: Aaram Milk Bar and the surrounding vada pav stalls.
Kolkata: Roll Heaven and The Sweet Capital
Must-Try Dishes:
Kathi rolls, phuchka, mishti doi, rosogolla, fish fry, and luchi-alur dom.
Famous Food Hubs:
- Park Street: Kusum Rolls, Hot Kati Roll, Peter cat, Flurys.
- Dacres Lane (James Hicky Sarani): Old historic street food.
- College Street: Tea, snacks, and phuchka stand.
- New Market Area: Snacks and sweet shops (street-side).
- Nizam and Anamika Roll Centre: Roll me icons.
- Vivekanada park: famous for phuchka and telebhaja (fried snacks).
Hyderabad: City of Biryani and Irani Chai
Must-Try Dishes:
Hyderabadi biryani, Irani chai and Osmania cookies, haleem, kebabs, lukhmi and qubani ka meetha.
Famous Food Hubs:
- Charminar Area: Nimrah Bakery, Shadab Hotel, Pista House.
- Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills: Paradise Biryani, Chutneys, Cafe Bahar.
- DLF Street Food Zone: Variety of dosa, shawarma, and kebab stalls.
- Tank Bund and Necklace Road: Street food situation with snacks and tea in the evening.
- Ram Ki Bandi: Known for innovative dosas and night food.
- Mehdipatnam: Biryani and local Irani cafes.
