The vada
Vada pav is the street food Mumbai is known for: a spiced potato fritter tucked into a soft pav. Our menu calls it the original Mumbai street food and the Hero Vada Pav is AED 11, dine-in.
the vada pav, Mumbai to Dubai
The vada pav, Mumbai to Dubai
A vada pav is a spiced potato fritter in a soft pav, the original Mumbai street food, and at Cha Cha Chai (pouring karak in Dubai since 2013) it is the Hero Vada Pav at AED 11, dine-in. This guide covers how we serve it, how it differs from samosa pav, the combos and how it joins the karak at events.
What goes into a vada pav, how it differs from samosa pav, which combos include it and how to get it at an event.
Menu prices as published on our menu, 10 October 2026; event prices ex 5% VAT.
Quick answers
- What is a vada pav?
- A spiced potato fritter in a soft pav (bun), the original Mumbai street food. At Cha Cha Chai it is the Hero Vada Pav, AED 11, dine-in.
- What is the difference between vada pav and samosa pav?
- Vada pav is a spiced potato fritter in a soft pav, AED 11. Samosa pav is a crisp samosa with kanda masala in a soft pav, AED 12.
- What combos include vada pav?
- The Vada Pav + Karak + Rusk combo is AED 30 and is described on our menu as the full Mumbai snack meal. Karak + Cake Rusk is AED 17 and Karak + Samosa is AED 18.
- Where can I get vada pav in Dubai?
- Our menu lists it as served at Business Village in Deira, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai Science Park. Order on Talabat, or call or WhatsApp +971 50 645 7762 for office orders.
What it is, and how we serve it
On the menu
It sits in the Snacky Bombay line next to Samosa Pav, momos, the Aloo Paratha Roll and Chilli Cheese Toast. The menu lists Snacky Bombay as served at Business Village in Deira, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai Science Park.
With karak
Vada pav is street food that wants a glass of karak beside it, which is why the menu pairs them in a combo. Delivery prices vary slightly on the apps.
Vada pav or samosa pav?
| Hero Vada Pav | Samosa Pav | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Spiced potato fritter in a soft pav | Crisp samosa with kanda masala in a soft pav |
| Menu line | The original Mumbai street food | Mumbai’s greatest hits |
| AED | 11 | 12 |
Choose vada pav for the soft, spiced potato, or samosa pav for a crisp pastry in the bun. Can’t decide? Order one of each; they are AED 23 together, dine-in.
Combos, as priced
| Order | What you get | AED |
|---|---|---|
| Vada Pav + Karak + Rusk | The full Mumbai snack meal | 30 |
| Karak + Samosa | Tea-time, solved | 18 |
| Karak + Cake Rusk | The classic pairing | 17 |
| Hero Vada Pav on its own | Spiced potato fritter in a soft pav | 11 |
For the full pairing table, see what to order at a karak chai cafe, and karak, explained by the cup for the karak side.
Vada pav at your event
For events, our sister brand ROAST offers the Coffee + Karak Experience from AED 5,900 (before 5% VAT), which adds Cha Cha Chai street food (vada pav, samosa pav and momos) to a live karak and gahwa station. Quantities are confirmed on your quote. See ROAST corporate catering for the package.
Just karak for the office? Flasks start at AED 40 and trays at AED 250. See office orders.
One more question
- Can vada pav be served at an event?
- Yes, as part of the Coffee + Karak Experience on our sister brand ROAST, from AED 5,900, which adds Cha Cha Chai street food (vada pav, samosa pav and momos). Quantities are confirmed on your quote and prices are before 5% VAT.
Find an outlet in Dubai
Deira — Business Village
Business Village, Port Saeed, Deira, near Clock Tower.
Sheikh Zayed Road — Blue Tower
Blue Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, near Crowne Plaza.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai.
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