World Vada Pav Day 2026: Why Is The Mumbai Street Food Celebrated?

World Vada Pav Day is annually observed on August 23 to honour Mumbaikars staple street food. Vada pav consists of a deep-fried potato fritter, or batata vada, placed inside a soft pav, usually accompanied by spicy green and red chutneys. Fried green chillies are also commonly served alongside it. The origins of vada pav are closely associated with Mumbai in the 1960s. Food historians and popular…