Food in the Walled Heritage City of Jaipur
The food in Jaipur reflects various traditions that are complex. Rajasthani cuisine has got the best from royal kitchens and is tailored to an arid existence. For instance, hunting activity led to the ritual of serving game meat, spiced and slow-cooked like the Lal Maasor Banjara Gosht. Elaborate meals gave birth to the quintessential thali that is an integral part of the dining experience that comes complete with soothing curries, hot breads and accompaniments. Jaipur is also very famous for its street food.
Street Food In Jaipur
While the most popular joints for tourists are places like LMB (Laxmi Misthan Bhandar), authentic street food in Jaipur’s pink city is available elsewhere; and for a fraction of a restaurant’s price.
Pani Puri @ Chawla’s
Gol Gappe, also famously known as Patashi and Puchka. The name is enough to flood your mouth and make you eager to get one instantly to satisfy your taste buds. Though this dish can be found at every corner of the city, but the place which is famous for most amazing Gol Gappe is Chawala’s. The outlet is located at Fashion Street in Raja park area of Jaipur. Here you can find all different flavoured waters. All Gol Gappa lovers do not afford to miss this tangy place.
Rawat Mishthan Bhandar:
Pyaz ki Kachori is again something which is loved by most of the Jaipurites and the best of Kachori is served by ‘Rawat Mishthan Bhandar’ which is continuously creating the magic of taste over from generations to generations and will continue their legacy through the coming generations. It is situated in the heart of the Jaipur City, opposite to Polo Victory Club cinema, Station road.
Lassi at Lassiwala
Not just the Punjabis but also the Rajasthanis know how to serve a totally delicious glass of Lassi. There is a huge 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. The lassi is available in both sweet and sour flavour, and 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, so you can figure out the popularity of this place.
Haldiyon ka Rasta for kachori samosa. While walking around Johari Bazaar, enter any by lane and follow the crowds to find the best savouries in Jaipur.
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 owned by Sanjay Sharma who was an ex-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. Their signature dishes are the egg pizza and masala omelette which are not something to miss out on.
Kulfi Faluda at Bapu Bazaar
Kulfis are something which help relive our childhood memories with just the first bite. It is one of the famous deserts among the Indians. Whenever in Jaipur, one should must try a plate of delicious kulfi to beat the heat and the best place for it is the Shop number 28 on Link Road at Bapu Bazaar. The shop is statistically located on the busy street full of hustle and bustle of the crowd.
During festivals such as Teej, Ghevar shops spring up across the old city.
During winter – Malpua and Rabri for dessert. Winter also brings deliciousness in the form of breakfasts of doodh jalebi.