“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ~ Ruth Reichl
For every new city you visit in India, there is a new taste on offer. If you start off on a culinary journey throughout the country, it is going to be practically impossible to experience all the food scenes in a single try. Such is the variety of food India boasts of. But you need not worry. Here we bring to you a mouthwatering list of the special authentic dishes of some of our major cities. Dig in deeper, we even provide you with the best eateries recommended by our local food experts to enjoy the tastiest version of these delicacies.
You might find it difficult to control your hunger pangs once you have a read through this. Watch out!
1.Benne Dosa- Bangalore
Shri Sagar ( CTR ) , Malleswaram
Rs.45 for the Benne Dosa
When in Bangalore, you just cannot miss out on these delightfully crispy yet soft dosa laden with generous amounts of butter(yes, that’s what “Benne” stands for).
Food and travel blogger Dushyant Chillale has this eatery as the first name in mind when it comes to looking out for the best plate of benne dosa in the city.
Location: 7th Cross Road, Malleshwaram West, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560003
Best Directions: 950 m from the nearest Mantri Mall metro station
250 m walk from Malleshwaram Circle Bus stop
2. Chole Bhature- Delhi
Chache Di Hatti, Kamla Nagar
Price: Rs.40 per plate
The irresistible combination of bhatura or fried bread and chhole or chana masala is what food fantasies are made of. Here is what SoDelhi, a leading city guide has to say about this hugely popular place in the capital- “This is the place DU students visit when they want a delicious & fresh plate of spicy Chole Bhature which are absolutely divine and equally light on the tummy as well. One catch though – better get in there early in the day, as come lunch-time, all his yummy Chhole Bhature have already been polished off!”
Location: 32, Bungalow Road, Kamla Nagar, North Campus
Best Directions: Around 2.6 km from the nearest Vishwavidyalaya and GTB Nagar metro stations
Walking distance of 600m from nearest Kamla Nagar and Roop Nagar bus stops
3. Kosha Mangsho – Kolkata
Golbari, Shyambazar
Price: Rs.215 per plate
Kosha mangsho or Bengali mutton curry has a thick delicious gravy, that is definitely going to make you lick your fingers till the end.
Entrepreneur Indrajit Lahiri became quite popular with his blog mohamushkil.com which as he explains means “a lot of trouble” in Bengali. The website which enlists his culinary experiences talks fondly about this iconic food joint. “New Punjabi Resaurant, or Golbari as its popularly knows, is a 90+ year old shop opened by Mr Ratan Arora and now taken over by his son, Kishen Arora. The idea was to serve spicy, delicious meat to the locality. Though, they serve fish fry, chops and few other stuff, the joint thrives on their Roti (more like a lightly fried Parota) and Kosha Mangsho combo and the signature Tamarind chutney. And almost no self-respecting Kolkattan has been able to skip that joint , at least once in their lifetime.”
Location: Shyambazar, 211, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Rd, Fariapukur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700004
Best Directions:130 m walk from the nearest Shyambazar Metro Station
70 m walk from the nearest Shyambazar bus stop
4.Kothu Parotta- Chennai
Shree Konar Vilas, Purasavakkam
Price: Rs.100 per Egg Kothu Parotta
Having its origin in Virudhunagar In Tamil Nadu, Kothu parotta or minced paratha is made up of strips of paratha tossed with an assortment of spices and salna(a sauce). Delicious in every bite. Chennai based food expert and instagrammer Mahenthra Krishna swears by this restaurant for the delicious experience of Kothu Parotta.
Location: 113, 1, Perambur Barracks Rd, Perumalpet, Purasaiwakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600010
Best Directions: 110 m walk from the nearest bus station Bhuvaneshwari.
5.Vada Pav- Mumbai
Ashok Vada Pav Stall, Prabhadevi
Price:Rs.20 per Vada Pav
One of the most popular vegetarian snacks, vada pav basically consists of a fried potato patty(vada) in a bun(pav). What makes it delectable is the chutney that is added to this delicacy.
Well known Instagram handle @ mumbaifoodie, boasting of 349k followers, is full of praise for this popular eatery.
Location: Off Cadel Road, Kirti College Lane, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400028
Best Directions: 1.5 km from the nearest Dadar railway station
250 m walk from the nearest Shri Siddhivinayak mandir and Kirti college bus stops
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6.Galawati Kebab- Lucknow
Tunday Kebabi, Chowk
Price:Rs. 20 per piece
The moment you put one of these succulent spicy minced meat kebabs in your mouth, be sure to find yourself in food paradise. With its origin traced back to the time of the nawabs, Galawati kebabs have long been the must try dish of the city.
Shobhna Mishra, the face behind the Lucknow based food blog “Feelings on Platter” has come a long way in the path of culinary expertise with her immense love for food. “When I had come to Lucknow first, on my first outing, I had these “Galawati Kebabs” and was absolutely mesmerised by its “Galawat” (Tenderness). These Kebabs just melts in your mouth and slips through your tongue, making you crave more of this lip-smacking delicacy. Till date, this is my favourite kebab variant and I haven’t gotten rid of it yet.”, she says in her blog about this mouth watering dish from the city of Nawabs.
Location: 151, Phool Wali Gali, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003
Best directions: Distance of 850 m from the nearest Chaupatiya bus stop
Walk of 750 m from Chowk, 800 m from Akbari Gate.
7. Hyderabadi Biriyani- Hyderabad
Zaiqa-E-Hyderabad, Banjara Hills
Price: Rs410 per plate of mutton biriyani/Rs.350- chicken biriyani
Arguably the most popular Indian non vegetarian dish, biriyani is prepared in different styles across the country. The Hyderabadi biriyani can be termed to be the spicier version noted for its chunky pieces of meat.
Location: 8-2-337/A, Rd Number 3, SBI Executive Enclave, Venkateshwara Hills, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034
Best directions: 350 m walk from the nearest Banjara Hills Road Number 2 bus stop
Near TV9 office
8.Khandvi- Ahmedabad
Das khaman, Ambawadi
Price: Rs.240 per kg of khandvi
Khandvi, one of the most popular Gujarati savouries consist of delicate tightly rolled pieces of gram flour and yogurt. The ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ quality of this snack makes it a foodies’ delight.
Baroda Food Explorers who specialise on Gujarati cuisine suggests this place which has been thronged by the food lovers since a long time
Location: 2, 120 Feet Ring Road, Near Nehru Nagar Circle, Patel Colony, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006
Best directions: 260 m walk from the nearest government quarters and Nehru Nagar bus stops
Near Nehru Nagar Circle
9. Prawns Thenga Kothu Ularthiyathu- Kochi
Seagull, Fort Kochi
Price : ₹250/-
Better described as prawns roasted with coconut strips, this is a dish to be savoured by the seafood lovers.
Kochi based foodie group EatKochiEat can’t stop gushing when describing the culinary experience at this place which not only offers the best prawn delicacy but also a breath-taking view.
Location: 2/7, 8 & 9, Calvathy Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
Best directions: 180 m walk from the Fort Kochi Ferry Station
Opposite to Greenix Village
10. Pyaaz Kachori- Jaipur
Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, Sindhi Camp
Price: Rs.40
This particular type of kachori, the snack most Indians vouch for is found in its most authentic and delicious form in the pink city. The kachori or the fried pastry is stuffed with a spicy onion feeling. Yummy to the core!
Skilled photographer and expert foodie Himanshu Sehgal, better known as the founder of “myyellowplate” carried on his food journey to Jaipur and immersed himself in the authentic delicacies available all around.
Location: Station Road, Near Sindhi Camp, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001
Best directions: 170 m walk from the nearest Sindhi Camp bus station
350m walk from the nearest Sindhi Camp metro station
Even a thousand lists may fail to do justice to the immense variety of dishes available across the length and breadth of India. But all the food lovers out there can definitely make a start with the ones mentioned above. Embark on your very own Indian food trail, tick the dishes off your check list and immerse yourself in culinary heaven.
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