Mumbai is a metropolitan city with people from different regions of India, living here in perfect harmony.  Like all cultural aspects of the city, Mumbai cuisines are also influenced by different cultural groups.  Mumbai is a city which is a true gourmet’s delight.  In Mumbai, you can taste all kinds of delicacies from different parts of India with special Mumbai taste. With a blend of all kinds of food, Mumbai has developed a unique taste of its own.
Culinary tour in Mumbai is incomplete without tasting the famous Bhel puri, Pav Bhaji, Pani, Puri and Vada Pav.  All of these are spicy, crisp and lip-smacking delicacies which are not-to-be-missed and are quite cheap too.  A typical Mumbai delicacy, Bhel Puri is sweet and spicy mixture of puffed rice, puri, boiled potatoes, chilies, mint, coriander and sauce.

Another sweet, spicy and crispy delicacy is really mouthwatering Pani Puri which is sold on   ubiquitous road side stalls and on the beaches, of course.  This is puffed up small puris, filled with sweet and sour water to be eaten at once. Pav Bhaji is a favorite breakfast item for office goers who do not have much time to cook. This delicacy takes little time to cook. Just mix and cook all kinds of vegetables with lots of spices, especially Maharashtrian Spices and eat with bread bun.  All these dishes have become popular because of Mumbai lifestyle which is quite fast. Common Mumbaikers are always in hurry and also want things to be in budget.

Like all coastal regions, Mumbai seafood is also dominated by fish and coconut. But unlike other coastal regions, food is not cooked in coconut oil; instead peanut oil is used for cooking like in all over Maharashtra and Gujarat. Apart from Mahrashtrian flavor, Mumbai food is influenced by Gujarat, especially Parsis who are the part of mainstream Mumbai.
A typical platter of Mumbai food is comprised of things like rice, chapattis, curries, vegetables, salads, sweets, curd etc. Routine food eaten at lunch and dinner is highly nutritious and well balanced diet.

Other popular Mumbai delicacies you would love to taste while in Mumbai are Parsi Dhan Sak, Bombay Duck, Bombli Batata Bhaji, Kamag Kakri, Solachi Kadhi, boti kebabs, Gujarati thalis, Mangalorean seafood, Muslim kababs, North Indian tandooris , Goan vindaloo and many more.