Street food

Girgaon Chowpatty street food

Marine Drive and Nariman Point, Mumbai, India

The city beach at the northern end of Marine Drive, where a row of stalls sells chaat, bhelpuri, pav bhaji, kulfi and ice cream.

Our take

Chowpatty is the most accessible of Mumbai's city beaches and the official tourism guide singles out its food stalls. Come at sunset for bhelpuri or pav bhaji, then walk south along Marine Drive as the lights come on. It is cheap, busy and suits families as much as friends.

Best for: Cheap eats by the sea

  • Family-friendly
  • Relaxed
  • Couple
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Solo
  • Dining
  • Outdoors
  • Sightseeing

This is editorial opinion. Facts are listed under Practical details.

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