Gopal Krishna Bhel Puri Wala in the iconic Vile Parle Station Khau Galli has been one of the forerunners in the Mumbai Street Chaat scene. The Ragda Patties here is one of their best sellers. We tried their Sookha Bhel, which makes for a perfect snack during the evening hours. They start off at early noon and are open till 11 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Recommendation: Ragda Patties
Timings: 12 pm to 11 pm
Landmark: Vile Parle Station Khau Galli
Sharma Chaat Bhandaar, in Vile Parle (West) Market, right outside stores called Fashion Fever Forever (F3), the Fashion Hub, offers among the best options for Pani Puris! Imagine how good their Ragda Puris must be, if three in five customers go for them!
Recommendation: Paani Puris
Timings: 12 pm to 11 pm
Landmark: Vile Parle West Market
If you walk along the Khau Galli heading onto Bajaj Road, a little away from the Station, you have an old Chaat Centre near the Vishwakarma Baug Hall that opens only in the evenings. The Sev Puri and Bhel Puri here an absolute must have.
Recommendation: Bhel Puri
Timings: 5pm-11pm
Landmark: Near Vishwakarma Baug Hall, Vile Parle West
A little farther from Bajaj Road in Vile Parle is a Chaat vendor near the East – West flyover at Dadabhai Road has incredible Pani Puris. Overflowing with the spicy, tasty paani, you pop it into your mouth the explosion of flavors is divine.
Recommendation: Paani Puris
Landmark: Near East – West Flyover at Dadabhai Road
When the shoppers in Irla are about drop after they’ve shopped, they come over to Sai Sagar Fast Food Stall. Pani Puris are must be tried for the perfect size of their Puris. Although the Ragda Patties or Samosa Chaat are recommended. Apart from Chaats, this place also serves Dosas, Sandwiches, Pizzas and Pav Bhaji.
Recommendation: Ragda Patties or Samosa Chaat
Timings: 11 am to 12 am
Landmark: Irla Market, next to Oscar Alfa
At the edge of the Vile Parle Market is the famous eatery – Khasiyat that serves amazing Parathas dripping with Ghee. Right outside the restaurant premises Chaat is served. The Bhel Puri here is the most popular. This place serves amazing Jain versions of the Chaat as well.
Recommendation: Bhel Puri
Timings: 11 am to 12 am
Landmark: Vile Parle West Market
Try the Chaats at the stall outside Ishwarlal Park. The Sev Puri defines chatakdaar and some Sookha Bhel after guarantees a perfect match.
Recommendation: Sev Puri
Timings: Early evening to 10 PM
Landmark: Ishwarlal Park, Vile Parle West
Right next to the Parle Book Depot in Vile Parle East is Chit Chat – The Mini Food Court that dishes out quick and mouthwatering Chaat. It caters to the students that frequent this place. The Sev Puri is their hottest selling item.
Recommendation: Sev Puri
Timings: 8 am to 10 pm
Landmark: Near Parle Book Depot, Vile Parle East
