By Devaki Athalye

Speedy trains run and people moving in crowds

Taste of new adventure, the life’s loud

 Through a roller coaster of dreams and goals

 A unique culture dwells in their hearts and souls

The skyscrapers share their vibes

The zest and the spirit this city imbibes

Up and down, toss and turn, every time a new role

A unique culture dwells in their hearts and souls.

This unique culture is a perfect blend of the words ‘quick, tasty and budget!’ Yes, the city of Mumbai, which is a home to millions of immigrants from all over the country, has a unique culture like every other Indian city!

Delving through the cinema and art, touring around its timeless history, experiencing the street shopping with a cup of cutting chai and vada pav! #TrulyMumbai

Mumbaikars are passionate foodies. The culture of Mumbai is rather sketchy without the account of its food. Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri, Misal have a loyal following. The flavors of onion bhajiyas especially when it’s pouring, sandwiches, dosas, frankies and juices charm the identity of Mumbai. The kebabs, the falooda, the fish curry, the prawns, and the samosas are savored and relished all over the city.

The kulfis, Chinese bhel, the omelettes, the sizzlers, the ice gola, the ragda pattice, the butter chicken grace the gastronome’s tummy.

Despite the elite and five star hotels decking the streets of Mumbai, the street food of Mumbai remains a hot favorite choice of the people here. It is the taste, easy availability and the affordability that makes it so unanimously popular. Mumbaikars, irrespective of the religion, ethnicity or any other barrier are zealous about this street food!

Thus, it is rightly said that you have to taste a culture to truly understand it!

About Devaki Athalye

Explorative poetess and writer, Devaki is passionate about beauty, art, culture and dreams. She believes in inspiring and being inspired! A fragrance enthusiast, she works for a celebrated fragrance house. An avid painter, she regards creativity as the essence of life. She often suffers from what we call, ‘Good Food Indulgence’. A choosy reader, a mood driven music listener, and a zealous astrology student would sum up her personality.

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