Best Street Food in Ahmedabad: Capital of Snacking Delicacies

Gujrat has a lot more to offer than Farsaan, Dhokla, Thepla and Thalis. Gujrat’s capital has a unique menu of lip-smacking food items that are a confluence of Northern and Western culinary preferences. If you have taken up Ahmedabad Tourism, be sure to tickle your taste buds with the street food. Here is a guide to where you can find them.

Deep fried goodies

Famous Gujju snacks are Fafda, Khaman Dhokla, Khakra, Thepla, Gunthiya, Patra, Dalvada, Cholaphali, Dabeli, Sev, and Farsan.

Ahmedabad tourism is incomplete without its lively street-food scene where you will find mouth-watering snacks to satiate that hunger between meals. The most popular of the places where such food is available, are:

Induben’s in Navrangpura

Thin, round and crispy crackers, Khakras are made from mat bean and wheat flour. Light and spicy, these are the perfect accompaniment to tea. AtInduben’s, you will also find Fafda, Papad, Namkeen, chutney, Mukhwas etc.

Das Kaka’s

Khamans are like Dhoklas, but softer and spicier. Served with onions and Sev, these come in many varieties like Tamta, Sada, Mariwala, Green-fry etc.

Ambika’s in Navrangpura

Dalvadas are like fritters. These are best had with Green Chillis, chutney and hot tea. Raipur and Astodia Bhajia house for Bhajia and Jalebi combo. Almost every tea stall in the city will have the Maska bun and Ketli Chai combo on offer.

Manek Chowk

This jewellery hub transforms into a bustling street for night-time food. Get spoiled for choice here. Options available are Ragdapattice, Papri Chat, Panipuri, Sevpuri, Tikki chat, Pakoda, Pav Bhaji, Jalebi, Masala Dabeli, Kachori and so on.

Many Gujjus (as we lovingly call Gujratis)  swear by the ‘Desi Pijja’ here, try the sweet version of Pizza at Jassuben’s. You can also try the chocolate cheese or the pineapple cheese sandwiches.

Law Garden

Home to the KhauGali, famous food here are Vada, Dhokla, Pav-Bhaji, Dabeli and Gotas. Kharek is a common street food, made with dried dates and Churan powder, and very effective for digestion.

Sweet Indulgence

When you take up Ahmedabad tourism, it’s a guarantee, your sweet tooth will be happiest of all. Gujrat has a list of famous sweets like the Mohanthal, Ghugra, Shrikhand, Dhoodpak, Malpua, Basundi, and Ghari. Shikanji is a popular drink. Places to visit on your sweet quest are:

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Rasranjan

Indulge your sweet tooth with Mohanthal (fudge), kesarkoprapak, Rasmalai or Pedas.

Swati snacks

Have the Patra, Daalbati, Handvo, Sukhdi or Ganna Juice.

Baraf Gola

Is the Indianized version of ice lolly, made from shaved ice on a stick and dipped in flavoured syrup.
Asharfi ka Kulfi

In Gurukul, is a popular Kulfi center where you will find Kulfi of every imaginable flavour like Malai (Sour cream), Rajbhog, Mango, Sitaphal (Pumpkin), Badam-Pista-Kesar(Almond-Pistachio-Saffron), etc.

Meat lovers

The city is not only a veggie lover’s delight. Here are some joints for the meat-loving tourists in Ahmedabad:

Juhapura

Try mutton Samosas here.

BhatiyarGali

A paradise for non-vegetarians, the whole street is full of food joints, and located right in the middle of the city. Try the Chaap, Bhuna Gosht, Keema Samosa, Kabab, Tawa Biryani, Bheja Masala, and Chicken Angaar. The Haleem here is just out of the world.

Baghdad Fry Center

Located in Mirzapur, visit this shop for their famous Keema (Minced Meat) and mutton Chaap.