At this hectic street kiosk near Mithibai College, students and old loyalists huddle to pay for the sandwich tokens needed to place an order.

When it comes to dependably delicious food from the Malvani region, we turn to the cave-like, village home-inspired dining room of Chaitanya.

This original, decades-old Colaba outpost of the international chain is an institution for Sindhi chaat, snacks, and sweets.

Among Mumbai’s many vada pav joints, 85-year-old Aram is an institution that always impresses.

The all-vegetarian spot makes street food and chaat, but we love it for its traditional Gujarati snacks.