Vasai Road, also known as Vashi today, is famous for its coastlines. It is often compared to the beaches of Goa due the similarity of beaches. Due to thick greenery on the coastline, Vashi is a famous picnic spot for many tourists, and when people come here, they do not stop themselves from trying the local street food of this city.
No doubt, Maharashtra has fleet of fine dining restaurants serving cuisines from different parts of the world, but there are days when you do not like to dress up and visit any fancy restaurants. Vashi is a place where you can fill your appetite with so many street food options that would satisfy your taste buds and hunger. Basically, Vashi Road is a street food paradise for the locals and the tourist visiting this city.
- Frankies – Frankies are nothing but another version of kathi rolls but prepared in different style. One plate of Frankie can make you feel full and that too under 100 rupees. There are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available and depending on your taste, you can choose one. It is hard to believe, but it is a fact, being a street food, there are no proper seating arrangements made for the visitors, but a Frankie corner is always full, since the dish served here absolutely delicious. A must try for someone who is visiting this place for the first time.
- Shawarma – This is another street food that is quite popular in the street of Vashi. This dish is originally a Lebanon delicacy, and today, it is found in parts of the city. However, it is the juicy, fresh, mouth-watering taste of this dish that makes it a delight for food lovers. In fact, the Shawarma stall near the Vashi station is quite popular, and if you are travelling by train, you can also order by using the food delivery at Vasai Road to taste this amazing dish. It is definitely worth a try.
- Sandwiches & Pizzas – Many people would think how a sandwich can be different than the one served in Vashi. But once you taste it, you would know it. The sandwich served here is very different in taste than the ones served normally, and that is the reason, it is one of the famous street foods especially amongst the youngsters. These sandwich corners do not just serve sandwiches but also pizzas and other beverages. So, if you are not feeling too hungry and want to eat something light, then these sandwich corners are a good option.
- Sambhar Dosa – Another popular roadside snack that is popular amongst the street food junkies here is Dosa. There are some famous food joints that can be visited to try different varieties of Dosa. These outlets are flooded with people, and hence, you might have to wait for your food to arrive but it is definitely worth the wait.
So, the next time, if you are visiting this city or passing the station, try these budgetary tasty foods that would satisfy your craving for street food.