Panipuris (known by different names in various regions—golgappe in the North, puchkas in West Bengal, and gupchups in some regions of the East) are among the most favored street foods in India. It is the small irresistible snack of a shallow crisp exterior with an internal mixture of tamarind chutney, flavored water, chili, chaat masala, potatoes, onions, and chickpeas.

Different kinds of flavored water are served inside panipuri, meethi chutney, green chutney, tamarind water, spicy water, etc are some of. The filling is also different in different places, some vendors serve mashed potatoes as fillings while some use chickpeas and other spices to bring up the game. For the spice-loving ones who crave for surpassing panipuri experience, I bring some recommendations of places where you can eat the best panipuri in India

1. Elco, Mumbai

Standing among the hustles of Bandra, Elco Pani Puri Centre has a reputation that goes beyond the delicious snacks; this shop is well-known for following high standards of hygiene, a rare talk of the town for street food vendors. At Rs. 60/plate, it looks too different from the other street foods, but you will not regret the cost after having its super delicious flavors and being served in a clean environment.

2. Sindhi Pani Puri House, Chembur, Mumbai

Sindhi Pani Puri House has been a name in the pani puri game for over 3 decades, serving cold boondi-filled sour pani puri that blows your mind and craving for just another! Creating a new-age family legacy, their family commitment to taste and quality has made them a landmark in the city’s street food scene.

3. Padam Chaat Corner, Delhi

Right in the hub of Chandni Chowk is addressed a famous corner for chaat– Padam Chaat Corner, where you get to choose from a variety of souped-up chaats. This is seen by the fact, that the chana panipuri offered does not come only with the traditional tamarind water, but it is topped up with a variety of chutneys, thus, every single bite taken delivers a complex blend of tastes.

4. Ashok Chaat Bhandar, Delhi

Sitting right in front of Chawri Bazar metro station, this stall attracts more than 700 people on average which is a testimony to its popularity. The mint-flavored, spicy water served at Ashok Chaat Bhandar is a new twist to the plain, but popular recipe.

5. Lala Babu Chaat Bandar, Chandni Chowk, Delhi

This counter is yet another worthy destination for Dilli wallas, one that is renowned for its distinctively mouthwatering jaljeera water, which is as refreshing as it is appetizing, and it wonderfully blends with puchkas stuffed with potatoes.

6. Dillip da’s Phuchkas, Kolkata

Every corner or by-lane of Kolkata has someone special for them who cooks the phuchkas. But that bold guy Dilip da is an all-rounder at Vivekananda Park. He succeeds remarkably with a filling that consists of mashed potatoes seasoned with a mix of spices and tamarind pulp and topped with tamarind water that is both refreshing and tasty.

7. Chakraberia, Kolkata

At Chakraberia near Triangular Park, there is a stall that is for the exclusive use of Jains. Here, you can find a special style of panipuri made with mashed banana as opposed to the regular one with a potato mix.

8. Vardaan Market, Kolkata

The phuchkas here are reputed for being the wonder of this quarter with their fresh ground spices that stir up the tastebuds, served with a minty tamarind chutney, that competes fiercely with any other phuchka for the supreme title in Kolkata.

9. Marina Beach, Chennai

Neither stick to the north of India, panipuri appears in Chennai, one of the favorite snacks of many people here. The stations at Marina Beach sell this soul-winning snack against the view of the ocean, becoming part of the uniqueness of that snack-eating overall process.

10. Ramraj's Pani Puri, Frazer Town, Bangalore

Adopting Kolkata's phuchkas as its base, Ramraj brings the same taste and has earned it a dedicated following in Bangalore. Ramraj, a deal, little by little, growing from a single stall, serves his panipuris with all the signature dishes at multiple locations in the city.

For me, panipuri is not merely food to be placed in my mouth. Its textures along with its taste and feels make the experience much more. Through each of such counters not only do they serve pani puri but also tell a story, a tradition that evolved itself but retained the roots of Indian street food culture. Whether you are a native of the city or a tourist, not finding the time to go to these tiny local panipuri stands is a true injustice to your palate! Thus, the next time you prepare for your food trip in India, consider these destinations to be on your planning list.