If you have been living in Maharashtra at least for a week then there has to be one breakfast or snack time fulfilled with delicious Misal Pav!!! I must say - Zanzanit, rassedar Misal Pav (extra tari maarun).
Pune, Mumbai, Kalyan, Dombivali, Nasik, Nagpur, Satara, Kolhapur and in all other places (like Shegaon, Lonand, Ambejogai, especially towards the Ghat side) across Maharashtra you will get this spicy, heavy yet affordable dish. In Konkan this is not that popular, still you will get it at selective places (Alibag, Vadkhal, Pen etc).
Each locality here in Maharashtra, definitely has Four kinds of popular "Khoptas" - Chayvala, Vadapavvaala, Bhelwala(is it so after defame story from Thane?) and Misalvala. Lot of bachelors, Couples, Auto / Cab drivers, Katta groups, Society groups (including Girls), Family groups are periodic (I have not said frequent) visitors to the popular Misal shop.
Each shop has it's distinct features. FoodieCAT loves this breakfast the most. CAT has a record of having the same breakfast (Misal Pav) from the same shop consecutively for Eight calendar days.
I would like to list my favorite shops / Khoptas. These are arranged in the descending order of the preference:
1. Hari Vitthala Misal - Kalyan West. This is where FoodCAT holds the record.
2. Misal from any stand located at CBS - Nasik. (Nearly Six years ago it was served with Papad, not sure if this is continued till date).
3. Puneri Misal - Sadashiv Peth (I can not recollect the name of the stall).
4. Lokmanya Misal - Kalyan West.
5. Kshudha Shanti Misal - Kalyan West.
6. Misal Pav at Gabheri - Vile Parle East.
7. Kolhapuri Misal - Exact opposite to Mahalakshmi Temple.
8. Misal Pav (Breakfast) at Hotel Ayodhya Kolhapur.
9. Munmun Misal - Dombivali.
10. Mamledar Misal - Thane.
11. Mi Marathi Misal - Vile Parle East.
12. Sapre Misal - Goregaon West.
13. Datta Snacks - Panvel Highway.
Few unethical creatures do add chemicals to the famous "Tari" to make it red and spicy. Be-aware of these facts; FoodieCAT recommends not to eat Misal at just any other outlet, check, inquire, see if someone is having it for long time and does not have health issues.
Before leaving Rave technologies, I was suggested to taste Jai Hind Misal (Lower Parel).
Here are the recent snaps from the place.
All will have their own list, their own thoughts on Misal Pav.
FoodieCAT believes that all these opinions and thoughts are correct. Few may have even negative views on the dish itself, however that does not take away the taste and the "Charm".
Pune, Mumbai, Kalyan, Dombivali, Nasik, Nagpur, Satara, Kolhapur and in all other places (like Shegaon, Lonand, Ambejogai, especially towards the Ghat side) across Maharashtra you will get this spicy, heavy yet affordable dish. In Konkan this is not that popular, still you will get it at selective places (Alibag, Vadkhal, Pen etc).
Each locality here in Maharashtra, definitely has Four kinds of popular "Khoptas" - Chayvala, Vadapavvaala, Bhelwala(is it so after defame story from Thane?) and Misalvala. Lot of bachelors, Couples, Auto / Cab drivers, Katta groups, Society groups (including Girls), Family groups are periodic (I have not said frequent) visitors to the popular Misal shop.
Each shop has it's distinct features. FoodieCAT loves this breakfast the most. CAT has a record of having the same breakfast (Misal Pav) from the same shop consecutively for Eight calendar days.
I would like to list my favorite shops / Khoptas. These are arranged in the descending order of the preference:
1. Hari Vitthala Misal - Kalyan West. This is where FoodCAT holds the record.
2. Misal from any stand located at CBS - Nasik. (Nearly Six years ago it was served with Papad, not sure if this is continued till date).
3. Puneri Misal - Sadashiv Peth (I can not recollect the name of the stall).
4. Lokmanya Misal - Kalyan West.
5. Kshudha Shanti Misal - Kalyan West.
6. Misal Pav at Gabheri - Vile Parle East.
7. Kolhapuri Misal - Exact opposite to Mahalakshmi Temple.
8. Misal Pav (Breakfast) at Hotel Ayodhya Kolhapur.
9. Munmun Misal - Dombivali.
10. Mamledar Misal - Thane.
11. Mi Marathi Misal - Vile Parle East.
12. Sapre Misal - Goregaon West.
13. Datta Snacks - Panvel Highway.
Few unethical creatures do add chemicals to the famous "Tari" to make it red and spicy. Be-aware of these facts; FoodieCAT recommends not to eat Misal at just any other outlet, check, inquire, see if someone is having it for long time and does not have health issues.
Before leaving Rave technologies, I was suggested to taste Jai Hind Misal (Lower Parel).
Here are the recent snaps from the place.
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| From right Hitesh, Pradeep, Chetan, Sushil at Jai Hind |
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| Outside Jai Hind |
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| Hmmmmm, yummmy Misal at Jai Hind |
All will have their own list, their own thoughts on Misal Pav.
FoodieCAT believes that all these opinions and thoughts are correct. Few may have even negative views on the dish itself, however that does not take away the taste and the "Charm".
Enjoy Food -
Miyaaon
Good one...Wil surely make a point to visit the mentioned places for MISAL PAV :)
ReplyDeleteNeed some help in getting exact location for Hari Vitthala Misal? is it in Mumbai?? also for Lokmanya misal? address please.
ReplyDeletealso for the Kolhapuri misal opposite Mahalaxmi temple? opp Mahalaxmi temple Mumbai?
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