# Buying Mumbai street food

**Language:** Hindi  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Master Hindi food vocabulary by listening to रोहन and दीया's conversation about ordering popular street food in Mumbai. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai's street food stalls, from the busy lanes of Dadar to the shores of Girgaon Chowpatty. Rohan is visiting Mumbai from Uttar Pradesh, and he connects with Diya, a local tiffin cook, who offers to show him the best and safest street food spots in the city.

## Lessons

### 1. Asking about famous local food

Rohan asks Diya about Mumbai's famous food, and Diya asks him what he would like to eat.

### 2. Expressing concerns about food

Rohan shares his worries with Diya about the strong spices and hygiene of local street food.

### 3. Suggesting a place to eat

Diya reassures Rohan by offering to take him to a clean spot in Dadar for some good Vada Pav.

### 4. Describing a local dish

Diya explains to Rohan what Vada Pav is and reassures him that he can get it with mild spices.

### 5. Discussing the price of food

Rohan agrees to a mild spice option, and Diya points out how cheap it is at only fifteen rupees.

### 6. Asking about food spiciness

Rohan likes the cheap price, so Diya suggests going to Chowpatty for bhel puri, prompting Rohan to ask if it is also very spicy.

### 7. Expressing opinions on food flavors

Diya explains that the dish is a mix of sweet and spicy, while Rohan expresses his skepticism about this flavor combination.

### 8. Setting conditions for dining out

Diya encourages Rohan to try the food first, and Rohan agrees on the condition that they find a clean shop.

### 9. Trusting a restaurant recommendation

Diya reassures Rohan by offering to take him to her personal favorite eatery, and Rohan happily trusts her judgment.

### 10. Talking about familiarity with places

Diya explains that she has been visiting the eatery for ten years and knows the owner, which highly impresses Rohan.

### 11. Proposing a time to meet

Diya mentions her local tiffin business, leading Rohan to suggest they visit the restaurant together this evening.

### 12. Confirming a specific meeting time

Diya agrees to Rohan's proposal to go out this evening and suggests they meet up at half past six.

### 13. Confirming readiness to meet

Rohan confirms the plans with Diya and assures her that he will be ready on time.

### 14. Giving advice before dining out

Diya advises Rohan not to arrive too hungry since they have a lot of food to try.