Pani puri is a deep-fried breaded hollow spherical shell, about an inch in diameter, filled with a combination of finely diced potato, onion, peas and chickpea. Pic/iStock
This newly opened haunt is winning over pani puri lovers for its automatic pani puri service where a machine pours the pani into your puri. The four flavours available include khatta meetha, garlic, jaljeera and regular pani. They serve Jain options as well.
At Hygienic Pani Puri, Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali West
Call 8291055667
Cost Rs 40 for six in a plate; Rs 50 for Jain variety
This pani puri is best known for its science lab-like presentation. The teekha pani in test tubes arrive in a smoke-filled glass. The tamarind chutney, on the other hand, is served with a gigantic injection.
At Spiceklub, Phoenix Mills 8A, Lower Parel.
Call 46104604
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Cost Rs 600
Pani puri shots
At DPs Fast Food; outlets at Dadar, Chembur and Matunga.
Call 2224145326
Cost Rs 60
One of pizza’s most loved and hated toppings, pineapple, has made its way to the classic ragda and moong pani puri. Other flavours available at this stall include hajma, guava, garlic, mint, lemon, cumin, green mango, tomato, watermelon and ajwain.
At Maharaj Chat Center, Matunga East.
Call 932660125
Cost Rs 50 (for a plate of six different-flavoured puris)
If you are looking for a break from the ragda-filled pani puris of the city, try these Kolkata-style phuchkas, packed with a spicy mix of mashed potatoes. For those in the mood for further experimentation with the chaat, options here include cheese corn pani puri, paneer pani puri and cheese moong pani puri.
At Guru Kripa Pani Puri House, Sion West; also at Bandra West.
Call 9820501313
Cost Rs 70
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