Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Vada pav in Mahape

Mahape Vada Pav

Been in Mumbai, ok not Mumbai but navi Mumbai. There is really a vast difference in the both these cities, the only commonality being Mumbai and of course the Vada Pav. Vada pav is a world famous in Mumbai (as its usually said).
Going back to the history of Vada pav, The Vada pav was first made by Mr. Ashok Vaidya a snack vendor  near Dadar station. This was way back in mid 1900
The Vada is a also called batata vada, where Batata is for potato.  Pav is form of unsweetened bread also know as Bun. Both Batata and Pav came through Portuguese where Batata is potato and Pav is Pao.
Auntyji - DAKC Gate No. - 3
The best place to have a vada pav on the road side, if you can stop worrying about the sanity you will be able to enjoy the taste of the poor man’s burger.
Coming back to Navi Mumbai.  I work in Millennium business park, Mahape. There are 3 major vendors. One near the Mahape bus stand and other 2 opposite DAKC gate no. 3.
The first one, has a flattened the Vada, , however it’s not the best. The next one at gate no. 3 is made by Auntyji. Vada pav is one of the items she sells which include kanda bhajiya, samosa and other types of bhajiya. It’s a regular shape and size of the vada. And then we talk about the 3rd vendor Pandit (For loaction click below) who only sells Vada pav. The worst thing is that it is always crowded, but then that means you always get a fresh and hot Vada. The Vada is round in shape and of good size. The outer crust is crispy and then the batata has a perfect taste. When the vada goes into the Pav it becomes the best Vada Pav in the Navi Mumbai.
This guy usually starts at around 4.00 pm and closes off by 9.00pm. He charges Rs. 6.00 per vada pav. So next time you are in Manape, Navi Mumabi and want a vada pav, you need to shout “ए पंडित एक वडा पाव देना"  "A pandit ek Vadapav de na” Have it and enjoy it..
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Location: Pandit Vada pav tapri

5 comments:

  1. ksquared28 February 2012 at 17:16

    Wanted to add to your Vada Pav Shop . You get the spicest Vada pav's at Raghuleela Mall food court.
    The masala there is gaurenteed to clear your cold and the tongue would fume for atleast 10 mins. One Vada Pav to clear your senses.

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  2. suzieKaaPritu29 February 2012 at 22:29

    what u call Vada Pav in mumbai..its Aloo Chop in Kolkata...my mum is a master at that...wish wives could cook like Moms...sigh..

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    1. ksquared1 March 2012 at 20:02

      shameless pritam, after eating all the yummy stuff sujata prepares, you have this to say. I am sure preethi says her mom is the best cook. :)

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  3. Unknown1 March 2012 at 11:11

    Vada pav is the name itself, Its also called Batata vada. It is best had on the road side or street vendor.
    Well Wife is or will soon be a mom and I am sure she will be able to cook the best food. so dont sign...Time will come.

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  4. suzieKaaPritu2 March 2012 at 23:52

    True Chandra...waiting for "the time"..in front of Zensar office in kharadi Pune..one Bengali uncle used to make awesome Vada pav...

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