Mumbai is not just known for its culture and Bollywood but also for its street food, especially the incredible vada pav! Foodies would be glad to know that the street food snack from Ashok Vada Pav in Mumbai has now made it to TasteAtlas’ list of the World’s Most Iconic Sandwiches! Keep reading to know which rank it earned.
Ashok Vada Pav Earns A Spot On TasteAtlas’ Global List
There is something comforting about Mumbai’s vada pav. Not only is it an affordable street food snack, but it also has an incredible taste. Often called a ‘poor man’s burger’, Vada Pav consists of a deep-fried potato vada tucked inside a soft bread roll (pav). This delicious snack is often served with spicy garlic and tangy chutneys.
TasteAtlas, a popular food guide famous for its food rankings, has now revealed a list of the Most Iconic Sandwiches In The World, and our beloved vada pav from the iconic Ashok Vada Pav in Dadar, Mumbai, has made it to the list! It has earned the 25th spot globally, and honestly, foodies, especially those who love Vada Pav, are rejoicing. The street food snack and the iconic Mumbai spot are now getting the recognition it deserves!
Why Is This Mumbai Spot So Special?
The recognition definitely helps put Indian cuisine in the global spotlight among other iconic sandwiches of the world. Moreover, the list also puts the spotlight on Ashok Vada Pav, an iconic street food destination in Mumbai. Running for decades, the place, which opened in 1966, invented Vada Pav and has since been serving the snack to generations of food lovers, commuters, students and even celebrities.
Check Out The Top 25 World’s Most Iconic Sandwiches
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- Pan Con Chicharrón, Sanguchería El Chinito, Lima
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- Panino Con La Porchetta, Er Buchetto, Rome
- Montreal Smoked Meat, Schwartz’s, Montreal
- Butifarra, Restaurante Bar Cordano, Lima
- Jibarito, Papa’s Cache Sabroso, Chicago
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- Hot Chicken Sandwich, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Nashville
- Toast Skagen, Riche, Stockholm
- Choripán, Nuestra Parrilla, Buenos Aires
- Mozzarella In Carrozza, Rosticceria Gislon, Venice
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- Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll, Lobster Landing, Clinton
- Cuban Sandwich, Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop, Miami
- Bagel And Lox, Russ & Daughters, New York City
- Churrasco Italiano, Fuente Alemana, Santiago
- Bocadillo De Jamón, Bar Costa, St. Gertrudis De Fruitera
- Vada Pav, Ashok Vada Pav, Mumbai
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FAQs
What makes Vada Pav special?
Vada Pav is loved for its spicy potato filling, soft pav and flavourful chutneys.