This Indian Street Food Is Now a Global Sensation, Foreigners Can’t Stop Raving About It

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): An iconic Indian street food has taken the global food community by storm, earning praise in international food festivals and social media platforms. From New York to Tokyo, food lovers are lining up to taste this spicy, tangy delight, pani puri.

Often introduced in global menus as “Indian crispy water balls,” pani puri has recently become one of the most talked-about street snacks internationally. Food vloggers and chefs worldwide are experimenting with fusion versions, including avocado pani puri, cheese-filled variants, and even molecular gastronomy versions served in fine-dining restaurants.

What makes pani puri so addictive is its burst of flavors, crunchy shells filled with spicy water, tangy tamarind, potatoes, and herbs. Many foreign food influencers call it “the ultimate flavor explosion.”

The rise in its popularity comes from social media challenges, where people try pani puri for the first time and share their reactions. Several Indian restaurants abroad report a surge in demand, with some adding dedicated pani puri counters.

This trend shows how Indian street food is continuing to shape global culinary tastes, proving that authentic, bold flavors can win hearts anywhere.