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Elco Pani Puri Centre

  • CuisineMumbai Street Food, Chaat
  • CategoryStreet Food / Chaat
  • VibeBuzzy, informal, evening crowd
  • Rating★ 4.3
  • Price$

Elco Pani Puri Centre operates inside the small Elco Market arcade off Hill Road in Bandra and has become one of Mumbai's most recognized chaat destinations. It offers the usual repertoire of pani puri, sev puri, and ragda pattice, but with a cleaner preparation and small counter seating that makes it more approachable to visitors than an open street cart. Evenings draw long queues, particularly on weekends.

A beloved Bandra chaat counter inside Elco Market, known for its pani puri and sev puri served in a clean, sit-down format.

Elco Pani Puri Centre operates inside the small Elco Market arcade off Hill Road in Bandra and has become one of Mumbai's most recognized chaat destinations. It offers the usual repertoire of pani puri, sev puri, and ragda pattice, but with a cleaner preparation and small counter seating that makes it more approachable to visitors than an open street cart. Evenings draw long queues, particularly on weekends.

Practical information for Elco Pani Puri Centre · Last updated August 2026
Price $
Hours Daily 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Dress code Casual
Reservations Not accepted, counter and small seating
Address Elco Market, 14th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

Signature dishes

  • Pani Puri
  • Sev Puri
  • Ragda Pattice

Good to know

Known for
Bandra's best-known pani puri and chaat counter

Location

Elco Market, 14th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

19.0619, 72.8318 View on map

Highlights

  • One of Mumbai's most recommended pani puri stops
  • Located inside Elco Market, near several other food and shopping stalls
  • Offers counter seating unlike most street carts

Tips for visiting

  • Go on a weekday evening to avoid the longest queues
  • Ask for the spice level to be reduced if unaccustomed to very spicy pani puri water
  • Combine with a walk through Hill Road's shops afterward

Accessibility

Small counter seating, limited space, can be crowded

Frequently asked questions

Is Elco safe for a traveler wary of street food hygiene?

It is commonly recommended as a cleaner, more consistent option than open street carts, though it retains an authentic street-food style.

What does a serving cost?

A plate of pani puri or sev puri costs around INR 80-150 (approx $0.85-1.60 USD).