The Vada Pav, also referred to as the 'poor man's burger,' is a popular street food among Mumbaikars. This batata vada sandwiched between two slices of a pav is a mouthwatering snack when served hot with spicy chutneys.

There are more than 50,000 vada pav stalls in Mumbai but some joints are a standout when it comes to serving the best vada pav in the city.

Here are five places that undoubtedly serve the best original Mumbaiyya vada pav

Ashok Vada Pav

Photo: Mayuresh Palekar

Located near Dadar’s Kirti College, Ashok Vada Pav is a favourite among vada pav lovers in Mumbai. Since 35 years, Ashok, also called Kirti College vada pav, has been serving vada pavs. Interestingly the chutney and the batter for the vada is prepared using 40 food items. The popular joint has found a mention in various food magazines and celebrities such as Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff and Sushmita Sen often visit the place to enjoy vada pavs.

At: Ashok Vada Pav Stall, Off Cadel Road, Kirti College Lane, Prabhadevi, Mumbai-400028

Aaram Vada Pav