Best Indian Street Food in Austin, TX

Indian street food — the world of pani puri, pav bhaji, chaat, vada pav, bhel puri, and kathi rolls — occupies a completely different category from the sit-down curry experience that most Indian restaurants in Austin offer. It's fast, snackable, acidic, spiced, and meant to be eaten standing up or at a counter.

Austin has only a handful of restaurants that do this well, but the ones that do are excellent. Here's where to go when you want something lighter and more playful than a full curry dinner.