A trip to Jaipur always includes two things — exploring the magnificent forts and palaces, and savouring authentic Rajasthani delicacies. The street food of Jaipur is not only loved by the locals but is also popular among the visitors. Peppered with a range of small-in-area but high-on-taste food joints, this vibrant desert city has a lot to offer when it comes to food. From going crazy over the tangy golgappas at Chawla’s and tasting crispy pyaaz kachoris at Rawat Misthan Bhandar to getting your hands dirty at Sethi Bar-Be-Que; the Jaipur’s street food will leave you longing for more. The narrow lanes of the Pink City are bustling with such street side food vendors selling almost everything, be it a cool glass of lassi, a variety of omelettes or kulfi faludas. Here we have compiled a list of some famous Jaipuri street food.
1. Pav Bhaji at Pandit's
Are you someone who loves the mouth-watering butter laden pav bhaji as much as I do? If yes then this place is a heaven for you. The Pav Bhaji stall of Pandit located near the Birla Mandir has earned a permanent name on the list of best places to eat in the city. The freshly made spicy pav bhaji loaded with butter is loved equally by the locals and tourists. A plus point is that all this scrumptious food comes at a very nominal price! The aroma of the simmering pav bhaji will make you forget your entire dieting regime and you will surely have a feast at this place.
2. Golgappa at Chawla's & Nand's
For all the golgappa (pani patashi) fanatics, Hotel Chawla and Nand on Fashion Street, Raja Park are an absolute heaven. Dipped in spicy, sweet and tangy chutneys, these custom-made wonders served here are quite famous in the city. Both these competitor stalls stand opposite to each other and lure customers with their mouthwatering golgappas. Here you can choose from various chutneys or dips suiting your palate. So, when on a street food tour of the city, do try the golgappas at both the places and decide yourself which one's the best!
3. Chicken Tikka at Sethi's
Satisfy your meat cravings at the popular Sethi Bar-Be-Que restaurant in Raja Park, which is believed to serve best chicken tikka and tandoori in Jaipur. Having a dhaba-style atmosphere, this little food joint is quite a craze among the non-vegetarian crowd of the city. People prefer to eat inside their cars here so a long row of cars can be seen parked outside the restaurant. Served with tandoori rotis, masala, chutney, onion rings and lemon, these tantalisingly delicious chicken tikkas will definitely leave you longing for more. Do not forget to try their lahsooni chicken tikka and hariyali chicken tikka, which are truly divine. Apart from non-veg food items, they also serve veg delicacies for the vegetarian foodies.
4. Pyaaz Kachori at Rawat Mishthan Bhandar
Pyaaz Kachori is something that Rajasthani’s specialise in and you can’t let this one go. Once you taste these high-on-calorie-but-even-higher-on-taste kachoris you won’t be able to stop eating it. The most known place in Jaipur for this delectable item is Rawat Mishthan Bhandar. This is actually a restaurant but is more popular as a mithai shop. Apart from serving the pyaaz-kachori they have almost 50 other varieties of sweets. You can also try the samosa, mirchi-vada, aloo bonda, dal kachori and every other thing that is basically a nightmare for people on a diet. Be assured you won’t regret savouring these spicy Rajasthani dishes.
5. Masala Chai at Gulab Ji Chaiwala
If you are a tea-lover this place should be a must and on top of your list. Situated opposite Ganpati Plaza this place is renowned for their masala chai and bun-muska. The hot chai high served with the bun-muska is sure to make every tea-lover sing praises for this place. You can also try the bun-samosa which a speciality of this place and is a craze among the locals. It is always packed and you will find people sipping chai and gossiping their heart out here. Be sure to visit this place the next time you are in town.
6. Omelette at Sanjay's
You might wonder what’s so extraordinary about an omelette that this place has a special mention on this list. Well, it’s not actually just the omelette but this place which makes the omelette special! The Sanjay Omelette located at Bapu Nagar is a place that serves 20 different varieties of omelettes. It is run by Sanjay Sharma who was a participant in the famous show – Masterchef India. This place is visited by people from around the city, as well as, tourists coming to the city. It has been in operation for over two decades now and is a must visit. Their signature dishes are the egg pizza and masala omelette which are not something to miss out on.
7. Lassi at Lassiwala
Not just the Punjabis but also the Rajasthanis know how to serve a totally delicious glass of Lassi. At least that’s what we can confer from the popularity of the Lassiwala located on the MI Road. The USP of this place is the lassi served in earthen pots which add a unique aroma to the lassi. Available in both sweet and sour flavour, the lassi is topped with a thick layer of malai which leaves you refreshingly fresh and also surprisingly full! The Lassiwala has been in existence since 1944 so you can figure out the popularity of this place. Make sure to visit it in the early hours of the day as they tend to run out of lassi by 4 pm every day.
8. Kulfi Faluda at Bapu Bazar
When it comes to desserts, Kulfi Faluda is one of the most loved among us Indians. Whether at weddings or dinner parties or simply at home, we can always have a scoopful of kulfi with the yellow noodles like faluda. When in Jaipur, a plate of delicious kulfi is the best option to beat the heat and the best place for it is the Shop Number 28 on Link Road at Bapu Bazar. The shop is statistically located on the busy street full of hustle and bustle of the crowd. The delicious kulfi faluda will take you on a trip down the memory lane of your childhood when you savoured this dish with it dripping all over you!
9. Srikhand at Falahaar
Shrikhand- a very popular cuisine of Rajasthan is best served at Falahaar which is a small food joint located in Saraogi Mansion. This place has become a favourite among the vegetarian crowd of the city with the variety of dishes on the menu here like the Sabudane ki khichdi & Sabudana Dahi Vada. If you have never tasted the sabudana dish then you are missing out on something totally appetising. Apart from this, the place is also known for its makkhan lassi, fruit cream, mango kalakand and of course, SHRIKHAND! Don’t miss out on tasting the shrikhand here as it is one of the desserts which is like all the love in a single dish.
10. Kaathi Roll at Al Bake
Al Bake, more popularly known as “Chicken Paradise” is every chicken lover’s heaven. They serve every variety of chicken from swarama to tikka and have a huge variety on their menu. Located on the MI Road the place is most popular for its Kaathi Roll. It is a hugely crowded place with a majority of people ordering Kaathi Rolls which is basically a delight to consume. This place remains open until midnight and is a very famous spot among the youngsters. Your street food expedition in Jaipur is considered incomplete without a visit to this place.
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