Mumbai Food: 6 offbeat versions of the vada pav you must try

Are the rains tempting the Mumbaikar in you to gorge on vada pav? Try these oddball versions that give the humble snack a hip makeover

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Bacon indulgence
Here's to combining our two loves, fried food and bacon. The Bacon Vada features a potato vada that comes stuffed with bacon, wrapped in bacon and grilled in bacon butter! Wholesome pav completes the deal. Salivating?
Time: 11.30 am to 12.50 am
At: SodaBottleOpenerWala, The Capital Building, BKC; Hiranandani Gardens, Powai.
Call: 9920751503
Cost: Rs 195 plus taxes

The hidden pav
There's no vada pav without the pav. And in case you are trying to crack the case of the missing pav in this dish, a bite should solve the puzzle. Vada Pav Farzified has the bread inside the vada.
Time 12 pm to 1 am
At: Farzi Cafe, ground floor, Kamala Mills, SB Marg, Lower Parel.
Call: 8433942801
Cost: Rs 295 plus taxes

Mini bites
Satiate your craving for the snack with Miniature Vada platter served with chutneys brimming with flavour. And, if you drop by between 3.30 pm and 6 pm, you get a free vada pav with an order of any coffee.
Time: 12 pm to 12 am
At: Madeira and Mime, Transocean House, Hiranandani Business Park, Lake Boulevard, Powai.
Call: 30151379
Cost: Rs 115 plus taxes

Bao wow pav
Indian-style Chinese fare comes top in the list of comfort food of several foodies. In this kitchen, they've managed to mix the two cuisines with their Vada Pav Bao — a crumb fried vada wrapped in pita bao, served with garlic chutney mayo and masala fries.
Time: 9 am to 1 am
At: All Social outlets.
Call: 65110361 (Todi Social)
Cost: Rs 170 plus taxes

Beer pairings
Potato wedges and beer are two best friends whom we love to hang out with. If you share our sentiments, try the Vada Pav Wedges at this bar, made with hand-cut potatoes that are batter fried, sprinkled with chilli garlic crumble and served with chutney mayo.
Time: 12.30 pm to 12.30 am
At: All Hoppipola outlets.
Call: 26487364
Cost: Rs 195 plus taxes

Vada gone chick
The yumminess of chicken has joined forces with the plain vada. If you can't do without your meat intake, try the Chicken Vada made with minced chicken, and laced with a secret mix of spices.
Time: 6 pm to 1 am
At: Turban Tales, 20, JVLR, Panchkutir Ganesh Nagar, Powai.
Call: 9321158688
Cost: Rs 149 plus taxes

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