11 Food Tour Cities in India Foodies Will Love

2. Mumbai — Street-food and vada pav crawls

Mumbai’s food scene mixes global influences with working-class staples that became cult favorites. Street-food tours focus on famous bites like vada pav, the city’s beloved potato fritter sandwich, pav bhaji simmered with butter and spice, and platefuls of chaats that pack tang and texture. Tours often move between markets and waterfront neighborhoods, so you get a sense of how food adapts to crowds and commutes. Guides show you trusted stalls where hygiene and flavor both meet expectations. A typical tour includes short stops at local cafés that serve sparkling Irani chai and bakeries that make fresh khari biscuits. Evening is the best time for walking tours in Mumbai since daytime crowds and heat can be intense. Budget-wise, expect inexpensive tastings, but bring cash in small notes for roadside vendors. If you’re curious about fusion, ask your guide which street dishes were influenced by Portuguese, Parsi, or Gujarati cooking. The city moves fast, but food tours here are compact and excellent for sampling a wide range of flavors in one outing.