Metro Food Hoppers
This show is an oral history of food, showcasing eateries, cuisines and chefs in Indian metros. We begin in Mumbai and make our way to other cities, listening to the sounds of their streets as our hosts gorge on their food and tell us the stories of their habits and institutions
It’s a wrap!
Join host Simona and producer Joshua Thomas, as they reflect on all that went into the first season of Metro Food Hoppers.
Asian Invasion
Find out where to get authentic East Asian fare and get updated on restaurants doing their best to make exotic cuisines, more accessible to us all.
Sustainable Seafood
In this episode of the #Metrofoodhoppers podcast, we celebrate seafood and find out how what we eat, buy and order is affecting entire communities and the planet.
Regional Cuisines – Part 2
Listen in to hear about experts who craft culinary experiences revolving around their heritage and influences in this second part of our episode on regional cuisine experts on the #MetroFoodHoppers podcast.
Regional Cuisines – Part 1
Listen to regional cuisine experts talk about food you’d be hard pressed to find outside of private homes and community kitchens. In Part 1 we feature Bengali and Mangalorean cuisine.
No Name, No Fame
In this episode of the Metro Food Hoppers podcast, we’re speaking to two incredible individuals who recount their experiences with exploitation and entrepreneurship while working behind the scenes in the food industry.
Dessert Divas
Meet Bombay's Delectable Dessert Divas in this episode of the Metro Food Hoppers podcast.
Irani Cafes
Tune in as we take you to Bombay's Irani Cafes, havens of simple but good food, great chai and old world charm.
Pigging out on Pork
In the 7th episode of Metro Food Hoppers, we celebrate all things Pork covering delicacies from 3 Chicks and a Bear, Mav's Cakes and Bakes and also an extended interview with the man behind Swine...
From Scratch
The sixth episode of Metro Food Hoppers introduces you to some talented chefs who craft many of their ingredients from scratch.
Matunga’s Udupi Magic
The fifth episode of Metro Food Hoppers takes you on a trip to 3 of Matunga's oldest South Indian food joints in Bombay - Cafe Madras, Ram Ashraya and Mani's.
Punjabi Food and North Indian Cuisine
In the fourth episode of Metro Food Hoppers, we invite you to take the plunge with us into what I call ‘Bandra’s Bermuda triangle of Punjabi food & North Indian cuisine’ – Mini Punjab, Pal’s...
Tea Time in Bombay City
Where would we Bombaywallahs be without our tea? In the third episode of Metro Food Hoppers, we take you on a tour of some of the city's fancy tea houses - Taj Mahal Tea House,...
Old Skool Bakeries
In the second episode of Metro Food Hoppers, we take you on a tour of Bandra's old skool Bakeries - A1, J. Hearsch & Co, American Express and Cafe Andora. These may be some of...
The Holy Trinity of Pani Puri in Bandra
In the opening episode, we take you on a tour of Bandra's iconic Pani Puri joints - Elco, Karachi and Punjab sweet House. They are some of the longest running Pani Puri sellers in the...
Welcome to Metro Food Hoppers
An oral history of food, showcasing eateries, cuisines and chefs in Indian metros