Paani puri with kalamata olive, edamame and spiced potato: The traditional street food favourite gets an innovative uplift with molecular gastronomy. Kalamata olives, edamame, and spiced potatoes enrich the puri with the finish of a tangy and spicy paani in flavours including classic, cider orange and chilli guava.
At: Plot B 12, Ghanshyam Chamber, Lokhandwala, Andheri West. 
Cost: Rs 335

Bombay bomb: Chef Bhairav Singh pays an ode to evenings in Girgaon’s Chowpatty beach with this Bombay bomb; it includes crispy and baked Talegaon batata shells that are filled with a sweet-spicy chutney which is dropped on a bed of chana jor garam.   
At: Native Bombay, 10-12, Cochin Street, Ballard Estate, Fort.
Cost: Rs 350

Monsoon hi-chai: Bole toh, high tea! Pritam Da Dhaba has always engaged in some quirky word play with their fare. Folks at this popular eatery have designed an Indianised take on British high tea. While you sip on the cuttings, you get a side of Mumbaiya roadside sandwich and pakoras.   
At: Pritam Da Dhaba, Swami Ganjivandas Marg, Dadar East.
Cost: Rs 295

Crispy triple Schezwan rice: For your Indo-Chinese and desi cravings, head to the veggie-themed Great Biryani Festival. While it has the authentic subz Mughlai dum pukht Biryani to Hyderabadi variations, get your fill of oriental crispy triple Schezwan rice, tossed with crunchy veggies and a spicy sauce. 
Till: September 8
At: All Cream Centre outlets 
Cost: Rs 495

Nitro bhel: Think of your bhel puri in its most elevated avatar. Puffed rice is packed into transparent edible potato starch sheets. The bhel is made at your table and served with all the chutneys and toppings. Liquid nitrogen magic trick chills the dish before serving.   
At: SpiceKlub, Lower Parel.
Cost: Rs 575