Exploring the Cultural Significance of Indian Street Food in Comparison with South Asian Megacities: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

This research paper is unique in nature as it focusses on such a domain that is oftenoverlooked and that is the culture of street food in South Asian megacities specially with the comparison of the India’s one of the largest cities i.e. Mumbai. This paper investigates the economic and socio-cultural impact of the street food. Comparative analysis is used for the purpose of this study encircling the urban hubs of Dhaka, Mumbai and Lahore. This paper unveils the complex array of culinary customs, unique array of flavors and the street food vendors influence on the local identity. This research paper contributes to a deep understanding of the active interactions among culture, food and urban existence in the whole region by digging into a facet of South Asian societies that is less explored and with a specific focus on the India as it is one the world’s biggest economies and tourists place that is famous for its culinary traditions.