Bhelpuri

(Bhel puri, भेलपुरी)

Bhelpuri (also spelled bhel puri) is a type of chaat - a savory snack that is commonly served in cafés and street carts throughout India. There is a lot of debate about what should go in a bhelpuri, but the most commonly used ingredients include puffed rice, ground nuts, potatoes, onions, and chilis.

Tamarind or date chutneys are commonly used to give the dish a spicy flavor. The dish is extremely popular in Mumbai, where it is usually enjoyed as a beach snack or comfort food. Although there is no clear evidence about the time of bhelpuri's origin, it is believed that the snack was invented by an unknown Gujarati migrant.

Mumbai, India

WHERE TO EAT The best Bhelpuri in the world (according to food experts)

Vir Sanghvi and 4 other food critics.

"My favourite restaurant there is the Sea Lounge, which serves bhel-puri with a view of the sea and connects me to the Bombay of my childhood."

Siddharth Sharma and 5 other food critics.

"This Bhelpuri stall is one of the most famous stalls at the beach side and people love to eat their crispy and spicy Bhelpuri. It’s my personal favorite, so I recommend you try it, otherwise your visit would not be completed."

HungryForever and 2 other food critics.

"I have visited them to try their yummy Bhel Puri along with Ragda Pattice. Their food is amazing and the service is prompt."

Kajal Tejsinghani and 2 other food critics.

"My favourite street food is bhelpuri and the best place to get it is Ram Shyam."

Meera Sodha and 2 other food critics.

"Badshah easily wins biggest crowd, fastest puri maker in the East and tastiest plate of bhel puri we’ve had so far in India."

Malini Sood Horiuchi and 1 other food critic.

"I loved their bhelpuri so much that I ordered a second plate before finishing the first one."

HungryForever

"10 Must Visit Bhel Puri Places in Mumbai: Food Arcade Chaat - Hugely famous among the locals!! Known for its Bhel Puri!!"

Priya Gupta

"The ingredients are all very fresh and Guptaji is always there standing at the counter smiling for his guests, the same way he did back in 1995. The bhel is very tasty."