Indian street food has a character of its own. From vada pav and pani puri to street-side versions of Hakka noodles, these favourites pack bold flavours. On The Splendid Table, James Beard Award-winning chef Meherwan Irani brings these street-side classics into home kitchens.
Meherwan Irani
The author of The No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World, Irani discusses vada pav made with spiced potato croquettes coated in chickpea batter and pani puri filled with spiced potatoes and tamarind chutney. He also shares his recipe for Roadside Hakka Noodles, inspired by a beloved street-side staple.
The episode then turns to Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen. Her cookbook, Have You Eaten Yet: Family Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter, draws on memories of growing up in her family’s restaurant.
Ming-Na Wen’s cookbook
Wen reflects on the food that shaped her relationship with cooking and shares recipes she has made on her own, including her Baba’s Clam Chowder. Together, the conversations celebrate the personal histories and cultural influences behind the food we love. From Indian street stalls to a family restaurant kitchen, each dish carries a story worth savouring.
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