If you are a Mumbaikar currently craving some lip-smacking Desi Chinese, we’ve got you covered. While restaurants and cafes are your regular go-to places, if you’ve never tried the food from Mumbai’s food vans, you’re missing out!
We’ve listed out some of the best Desi Chinese food vans in Mumbai for you to arrest your cravings this year! Read on.
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This amazing food on wheels place serves a limited menu, but trust yourself to return for a second time. Their Manchurian Pav is perhaps one of the most loved items on the menu, right after the Cheese Buttery Hot Schezwan Pav and Cheese Schezwan Manchurian Pasta. Perfect for a quick bite as you’re ending your day or taking a walk, Chef On Road will not disappoint you!
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Located in Thane, this compact van solely takes care of the residents’ Indo-Chinese cravings. The best part about this food van is their budget friendly prices. They have a wide range of items for you to try out; though we’d suggest trying the Chinese starters, and their Chicken Triple Schezwan Fried Rice. Don’t forget to try their manchow soup when you’re around the second time!
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Tucked away in a little corner of the street, you’d probably miss it at first glance. But once the flavors reach your tongue, you’d definitely be craving for more. The most popular items here are the snacks like chicken samosa, and the Yummy rice dishes like Chicken Hongkong fried rice and the chicken Singapore fried rice. If you are willing to try something new, try their Apple Fried Rice once.
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Doesn’t matter if you are a lover of Indo-Chinese or not, Tasty Tyres attracts all kinds of food lovers, veg and non-veg, and for the best reasons. The best part about this, there’s an open dining area just above the van, talk about cozy! Their Veg Cheese Schezwan Frankie and the Chix Triple Fried Rice among others are amazingly popular.
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This food van takes care of all your dumpling cravings, and more. Their food has amazing reviews, and coupled with their vision of serving the best quality, trust yourself to be satisfied. If you aren’t sure what you should order, we’d suggest starting with their yummy Tandoori dumplings. And if your Indo-chinese palate isn’t yet satisfied, get their Manchow Soup Dumplings to get the real deal.
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Bhel lovers assemble! Yes, the pun was intended; but if you try out a couple of their Bhels, Manchurian snacks and Hakka noodles options, you’d know we aren’t joking.This place has the best Indo-chinese options as well as authentic Chinese dishes on the menu, so be sure that you’ll be leaving with your pockets a little lighter and your cravings more than satisfied.
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Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian, this food van has something for everybody. And if you’re trying out Indo-Chinese for the first time, you’re in for a treat! Their Veg Schezwan Crispy and Paneer Chilli Dry are a couple of the most loved snacks. For more, try their Chicken hot and Sour soup along with their special fried rice items. Don’t forget to order the Hakka noodles while you’re at it.
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Last on this list but hardly the least, Hot Box’s soup menu is very generous. When you’re done with that, try their chicken lollipop snacks. The most popular dishes here are the chicken fried rice items and their chicken gravies. For vegetarians, the menu is quite limited, but lip-smacking nonetheless.
If you are a lover of the food truck culture, you probably found some new places to try out. While these are only a handful of the amazing Desi Chinese food trucks wheeling around Mumbai to attract people like you, they aren’t the only ones. So what are you waiting for, grab that takeaway from your nearest Desi Chinese food van!