Pav bhaji is of cotton-like soft, buttery dinner rolls, crunchy onions, herby fresh coriander and tangy lemon. To sum up, the Pav Bhaji – a famous street food from the ‘city of dreams,’ Mumbai. This Pav Bhaji Recipe is going to be create fireworks on your palate!!! Pav bhaji is an iconic dish from Mumbai, which is also hugely popular as street food all over India. It first came into picture in Mumbai as a quick lunch option for textile mill workers. Gradually, over the years, the dish became widespread. Today, you can find it as a common street food and a special in restaurants in Mumbai and the rest of India.