\Mumbai has once again proven why it’s called India’s undisputed street-food capital. For the second year running, the city has secured 5th place in TasteAtlas’s prestigious list of the World’s 100 Best Food Cities 2025, making it the only Indian city in the global top 10.
From the tangy explosion of bhelpuri on Chowpatty Beach to the butter-drenched pav bhaji served at midnight stalls, Mumbai’s food lives and breathes on its chaotic, flavour-packed streets. Vada pav, steaming modaks, ragda pattice; these are more than snacks; they’re the soul of the city, and the world has taken notice.
TasteAtlas didn’t just praise the streets. It spotlighted the legendary institutions that have preserved Mumbai’s authentic flavours for generations. Must-visit icons include:
But Mumbai isn’t alone in flying the Indian flag. Five more Indian cities made the coveted list, each bringing its own irresistible regional magic:
Topping the 2025 list are four Italian heavyweights:
Yet, with six cities in the top 100 and Mumbai firmly in the top 5, India’s incredible diversity; from Punjabi richness to Nizami grandeur, Bengali sweetness to Tamil crispness; continues to conquer global palates.
Mumbai doesn’t just feed people. It feeds souls. And right now, the world can’t get enough.