Forget Gateway to India, Mumbai’s true calling card is cheese! We’re not talking cheddar on toast here. Get ready to embark on a gooey, glorious adventure through the city’s creamiest, stretchiest, most cheese-tastic delights. From fiery paneer tikka masala oozing with molten mozzarella to decadent desserts that redefine indulgence, this list will have your taste buds singing (and your arteries begging for mercy, but hey, it’s worth it). So, ditch the diet and dig into Mumbai’s meltiest masterpieces – cheese nirvana awaits!
Cheese Burst Dosa – Pure Milk Centre: A Dosa Explosion
Mumbai’s love affair with dosas is legendary, but Pure Milk Centre takes things to the next level with their Cheese Burst Dosa. Imagine a crispy, golden dosa, its delicate surface concealing a molten heart of molten cheese. With every bite, you get a delightful contrast of textures – the satisfying crunch of the dosa giving way to a rich, gooey avalanche of cheese. Pure magic!
This isn’t your average cheese filling, though. The folks at Pure Milk Centre use a special blend that stays hidden within the dosa until you pierce it. The anticipation is almost as delightful as the cheesy eruption itself. Pro tip: Pair this with their tangy coconut chutney for a flavour explosion that will leave you wanting more.
Cheese Blast Sandwich – Bliss Veg Resto: A Veggie Delight
Vegetarians, rejoice! The Cheese Blast Sandwich at Bliss Veg Resto is your cheesy dream come true. This isn’t your limp, soggy excuse for a sandwich. This is a flavour and texture powerhouse. Imagine layers of soft, fluffy bread piled high with a variety of fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. But the star of the show is the hidden gem – a generous portion of molten cheese nestled within the veggie goodness.
Bliss Veg Resto doesn’t skimp on the cheese. They use a creamy, full-bodied cheese that melts beautifully, blanketing the vegetables in a blanket of cheesy goodness. Each bite is a symphony of flavours and textures – the crunch of fresh veggies, the softness of the bread, and the gooey indulgence of the cheese. This sandwich is a vegetarian masterpiece, proving that cheese and veggies can be a match made in heaven.
Cheese Grill Vada Pav – Anand Stall: A Street Food Revelation
Vada pav, the quintessential Mumbai street food, gets a cheesy upgrade at Anand Stall. This iconic stall takes the humble potato patty encased in a soft pav bun and elevates it to new heights with the addition of molten cheese. The result? A symphony of textures and flavours that will have you lining up for seconds.
The beauty of Anand Stall’s Cheese Grill Vada Pav lies in its simplicity. They don’t drown the vada pav in an ocean of cheese. Instead, they add just the right amount, enough to add a creamy, gooey layer of indulgence without overpowering the other flavours. The cheese interacts beautifully with the spicy chutney and the soft potato patty, creating a flavour bomb that explodes in your mouth with every bite. This is street food at its finest – delicious, affordable, and utterly satisfying.
Cheese Pani Puri – Shreeji’s The Fusion Kitchen: A Pani Puri Revolution
Pani puri, those crispy, hollow spheres filled with a flavourful potato and chickpea mixture, are a beloved Mumbai snack. But Shreeji’s The Fusion Kitchen takes things up a notch with their Cheese Pani Puri. This innovative dish combines the classic flavours of pani puri with the delightful indulgence of cheese, creating a truly unique and delicious experience.
Instead of the usual watery stuffing, Shreeji’s fills their pani puris with a creamy potato and chickpea mixture generously laced with molten cheese. The result is a textural and flavourful explosion. The crispness of the puri gives way to a burst of creamy, cheesy potato goodness. It’s a delightful departure from the traditional pani puri, and a must-try for any cheese lover.
Cheese Kulfi Falooda – Novelty Ice Cream Corner: A Sweet Ending
No cheese adventure in Mumbai is complete without a sweet ending. Novelty Ice Cream Corner serves up the Cheese Kulfi Falooda, a dessert that’s as unique as it is delicious. This decadent concoction features layers of creamy falooda – a sweet, milk-based concoction with vermicelli noodles, nuts, and rosewater – interspersed with chunks of cheese kulfi, a dense, Indian ice cream flavoured with cardamom and pistachios. The result is a textural and flavour explosion – the coolness of the falooda contrasting perfectly with the richness of the cheese kulfi. It’s a perfect way to end your cheesy exploration of Mumbai, leaving you with a smile and a happy stomach.
