India Street Foods

Indian street food is as diverse and plentiful as Indian cuisine. Every region has its own specialties with city vendors offering hundreds if not thousands of different options.

Chaat, the most popular type of Indian street food, was first introduced to Old Delhi during that time. It became popular as a mid-day snack after cooks from Varanasi were invited to set up shop in Delhi by officials of the Mughal Dynasty.

Today, street food has become an important part of Indian culture and has taken root in every part of the country. Its affordability makes it accessible to everyone. Aside from chaat, other popular varieties of Indian street food include kebabs, biryani, korma, and kulfi.

Most Indian street food dishes consist of simple, easy-to-make dishes but that doesn’t mean that they won’t explode releasing an array of rich, exotic flavors in your mouth and leave you craving for more. India is like a giant, tasty labyrinth whose only exit is to eat your way out.

Indian street food is incredibly delicious but if you’re not used to the local spices, you might end up with the notorious Delhi belly. That’s why it’s important to be careful choosing where to eat and what you eat. That’s why (especially if you’re visiting for the first time), the best thing you can do is go for a street food tour. Here are some of our favorite street food tours across India.

This app brings you some of the popular Indian Street Foods