Originally from Mumbai, Pav Bhaji originated in the 1850s as a quick dish for lunch for textile mill workers. Later on, it started getting served in restaurants throughout the city and no sooner became a favourite dish across the country. Today it is served at hand carts and restaurants in India and abroad. Pav Bhaji is essentially a mash up of vegetables in thick gravy served with a soft and thick bread. It has become one of the favourite members of the Delhi street food family.
We list down top 8 havens for Pav Bhaji in Delhi-
Haldiram’s
Haldiram’s serve the typical and traditional Chandni Chowk style Pav Bhaji that comes with a little spicy bhaji and buttered buns. There is proper flavour of spices in every bite and you can’t resist until you finish the entire plate. Along with it is served onions and lemon to make it more interesting.
- Address: L-6, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Contact no.: 011 47685300
Bikanervala
The delicious plate of pav bhaji loaded with a mash up of vegetables and spices with coriander on top, gives you the real taste of the dish. The chatpata flavour of the lemon makes you fond of it so much so that one plate doesn’t seem enough.
- Address: A-80, Central Market, Near Axis Bank, Lajpat Nagar 2, New Delhi
- Contact no.: 011 33105593
Monkey Bar
You would wonder why anybody would eat Pav Bhaji in a bar. But ones you do, you will repeat your order each time you visit this place. They serve Pav Bhaji with a pinch of MoBar (Monkey Bar) cheesy twist. Next time sip your drink along with Pav Bhaji and give your taste buds a different treat.
- Address: P-3/90, Connaught Circus, Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Contact no.: 011 33107898
Om Sweets and Snacks
Having a hectic day at work or getting a sudden craving for Pav Bhaji while at your office in Gurgaon? Om Sweets and Snacks shop has the most delicious Pav Bhaji to satisfy your cravings. Hop into the shop and enjoy a heartfelt meal of Pav Bhaji. Here you can also ask for extra pav or extra bhaji along with salad.
- Address: SCO 17, Main Market, Sector 31, Gurgaon
- Contact no.: 0124 4271101
Shiv Sagar
Originated in Mumbai in 1982, Shiv Sagar has brought the authentic taste of Mumbai to Delhi. If you want to taste how an original Pav Bhaji from Mumbai tastes, you should definitely visit this place. They serve chowpatty pav bhaji and cheese pav bhaji each of which is tastier than the other.
- Address: 52, Janpath, New Delhi
- Contact no.: 011 43593000
Mumbai Matinee
Mumbai Matinee, as the name suggests bring the Mumbaiya street food to the streets of NCR. Savour the most authentic dishes from Mumbai. The Pav Bhaji served seems like an auspicious treat to the taste buds and satiates them in full desire. The décor is filmy style and will leave no stone unturned in giving you a Mumbaiya feel.
- Address: 1st floor J -19 Sec-18, Noida
- Contact no.: 0120-4201686
Suruchi
Located in 3 places in Delhi NCR, Suruchi serves Pav Bhaji combos. Each combo offers unlimited servings of Pav Bhaji (Butter/Masala/Jain) along with special masala pav, onion salad and papad. You can gulp down this dish with a unique offering here and combination here.
- Address: 15-A/56, Ajmal Khan Road, Opposite Roopak Store, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
- Contact no.: 011 45000255
- Cost for a plate of Pav Bhaji: Rs. 220
Machan
If you want to savour Pav Bhaji in the most luxurious ambience, this is the place for you. It is located in multiple places in Delhi, one being in the Taj Mahal hotel. They call this dish Pav Bhaji “1978” and serve the potato and green pea preparation with pav bread.
- Address: 15, The Taj Mahal Hotel, 1, Mansingh Road, New Delhi
- Contact no.: 011 23026162
