History Of Vada Pav: 6 Facts To Know About This Beloved Bambaiya Street Food

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If there is one street food that defines Bombay, it is Vada Pav.

Beloved Bambaiya Food

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Following are 6 facts that every Vada Pav lover should know!

Vada Pav Facts

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It is said that Vada Pav originated in the year 1966.

1. Year Of Origin

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Ashok Vaidya is credited with originating this iconic street food.

2. Who Created It?

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It was after the mill workers lost their jobs that Vada Pav was created.

3. Its Origin Story

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Inspired by Balasaheb Thackeray’s speech which encouraged entrepreneurship in Marathi people, Ashok Vaidya set up his stall outside Dadar railway station.

4. Political Vada Pav

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5. World Vada Pav Day

World Vada Pav Day is celebrated on August 23 every year.

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The Guardian named it one of the top 10 sandwiches in the world.

6. Top 10 Sandwiches

Which of these facts did you find most interesting?

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