Indian Street Food

Train journeys in India are full of stories — and some are best told through food. This list brings together 10 stations where iconic local dishes steal the spotlight.

From a Amritsar kitchen to a serene New York bungalow, Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna is redefining global food with India’s native ingredients and traditional wisdom.

India’s ‘khau gallis’ offer a sensory feast, blending centuries-old recipes with vibrant local flavours. Street food walks across cities like Delhi, Varanasi, Mysuru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and the Northeast immerse travellers in authentic street food experiences, cultural stories, and community traditions.

Divya Rao, an IIM alum, has created a landmark in Bengaluru with The Rameshwaram Cafe. It has achieved crores in revenue. Discover Divya's journey here.

The popular street food pav bhaji was invented during the American Civil War as a meal for struggling cotton mill workers.

Opening a food truck means less investment and maintenance compared to a restaurant and covering as many locations as possible. Here’s a simple guide to get you started.

Shivam Soni, an engineering dropout, runs ‘Hunger Langar’, a heartfelt endeavour to provide meals to the needy for just Rs 10.

In Odisha’s Malkangiri, Sumit Samal and Priyam Bebarta set up Engineer’s Thela to serve fresh biryani every day after work. Today, they are selling up to 100 plates a day, earning up to Rs 8000 a day!

Famous for serving up the most-ordered dish on Uber Eats in all of Asia Pacific, Indore's Johny Hot Dog on Chhappan Dukan street was started by Vijay Singh Rathore when he was just 11.

Since this isn't an exhaustive list, we'd love to hear from you. What's that one street food snack that makes you want to go out and eat? Come join the #FoodIsLove party.