Honest review of this stall's twisted vada pav flavours from Malad West

Food FlavourfulAmbiance Streetside cleanService QuickCost ReasonableVerdict 24How far whether in price or distance are you willing to go to taste Mumbairsquos favourite snack mdash vada pav This writer walks nearly six kilometres to the canteen near Kanheri Caves at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Itrsquos the fried kadi patta and rai nestled in soft and lightly spiced potato covered with a thin and slightly crispy besan coat that hits the spot after a twohour walk And recently we discovered a new stall on a forgotten street in Malad West that offers a twist on this classic Who wouldrsquove thought this entity packed in a pav could be so versatile We had to try it outUlta vada pavMee Atmanirbhar MA Vadapavwale is run by two friends 26yearold baker Kajal Raj Shetty and 29yearold cinematographer Ankita Deepak Thakur Theyrsquove set up their stall near Orlemrsquos Baudi Lane bus stop and have three main offerings mdash schezwan vada pav cheese burst vada pav and ulta vada pav You can customise your order by mixing the flavours We are also told that the cost of the dishes varies according to the price of the ingredients usedSchezwan vada pavOur takeaway includes the cheese schezwan and ulta pav Itrsquos packed in newspaper but you can get them in aluminium foil containers too Before we get to these fun twists and flavours letrsquos talk about the actual vada pav itself which is pretty good The batter isnrsquot too thick and the aloo filling is well seasoned Wersquore not a fan of vadas shaped as humongous spheres so wersquore happy to bite into a mediumsized vada that will be filling as a snack or meal Coming to the first dish the cheese burst vada pav R40 is not doused in cheese and to our surprise adds a new creamy dimension to the dish considering the cheese mdash added inside the vada mdash is spreadable and not sliced It doesnrsquot taste like a mismatched fusion but a happy marriage Plain cheese Rs 30 comes topped with grated cheese and garlic chutneyThe stall in Orlem near Baudi LaneFor the schezwan vada pav Rs 20 wersquore told that all the ingredients are made at home and the schezwan does not include ajinomoto But we chicken out due to an allergy to salt and request our friend to taste it instead The review makes us jealous It hits you with just the right amount of spice without overpowering the rest of the vada pavKajal Raj Shetty and Ankita Deepak Thakur PicsTanishka DrsquoLymaAnd finally the main item ulta vada pav Rs 22 This includes a regular vada pav that is dipped in batter mdash bread and all mdash and deep fried Since the founderchefs have nailed the vada pav in itself an added battered layer isnrsquot a bad idea What makes or breaks any vada pav are the chutneys The MA Vadapavwale garlic chutney is a tad too subtle so you do need to add quite a bit of it to enjoy the flavours If yoursquore looking for a spice kick the green chutney is a great balance of sweet and spice Together both dry and wet chutneys make for a great combination For an eventful meal try the ulta cheese burst vada pav Rs 40The vada pavs are served fresh at the stall the potatoes are boiled and chutneys are prepared on the same morning from 5 am at home Along with the guarantee of fresh food the stall also passes our cleanliness checks The duo caters for large functions We would definitely recommend a stop at MA Vadapavwale wersquoll be heading back again ourselves And if yoursquore not akin to the idea of recreating an OG think about it this way mdash wersquore not improving the classic just celebrating what it has to offerOn Monday to Saturday 11 am to 7 pm At Orlem near Baudi Lane bus stop opposite Merwans Marve Road Malad WestLog on to ma_vadapavwaleThe Guidersquos top 5 picks Vada pav shop opposite St Andrewrsquos College Saint Dominic Road Bandra West Udipi Vihar Aarey Road Goregaon East Stall outside Kanakia Police Station Mira Road East Ashok Vada Pav Kirti College Dadar Aram Vada Pav opposite CSMT Railway Station44 Exceptional 34 Excellent 24 very Good 14 Good 04 Average MA Vadapavwale didnrsquot know we were there The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for meals