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 and where to find them when in Jaipur.
Masala Tea at Gulab Ji Chai Waala
Situated opposite Ganpati Plaza on MI Road, Gulab Ji Chai Waala is renowned for its tasty and refreshing masala chai, bun and muska. You can also ask for bun muska samosa, which tastes delicious and is a craze among people here. Always packed with tea lovers, the Gulab Ji Chai Wala serves tea till 6 pm only. So, if you are a tea person, a trip to this place is compulsory. Make sure to add Gulab Ji Chai Waala in your list while exploring the street food joints in Jaipur.
Golgappas at Chawla’s and 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!
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.
Omelettes at Sanjay’s
People often question what's such a big deal in making omelettes? To get your answer, you need to visit Sanjay Omelette in Bapu Nagar, which serves more than 20 varieties of omelettes. The place is owned by Sanjay Sharma, who was also a participant of the famous show called the Masterchef India. He has been running this place for more than two decades now and people from all across the city visit here to enjoy the wide range of omelettes. Two of the most popular dishes here are the egg pizza and masala omelette, which are simply delicious. So, Sanjay Omelette should definitely be in your list of street food joints to eat at while in Jaipur.
Srikhand at Falahaar
Falahaar, a small food joint situated in Saraogi Mansion, is ideal for vegetarians and people on fast. The place is known for its sabudane ki khichdi, a dish that is light and healthy, and sabudana dahi vada, a blend of tangy flavours. Besides, their makkhan lassi, fruit cream, mango kalakand and shrikahnd are also a must-try. With its clean surrounding, healthy and tasty food and pocket-friendly rates, Falahaar has now become an extremely popular street food joint in the city of Jaipur.
Kathi Rolls at Al Bake
Al Bake - The Chicken Paradise, as the name suggests, is a heaven for chicken lovers. From swarama to tikka, you can find almost all chicken items to bite into in the menu. Located on MI Road, the shop remains open till 12 in the morning and is always crowded with customers. You can see people ordering kathi rolls here largely, which is an absolute delight for all carnivores and a signature dish of this outlet. Your street food journey of Jaipur wouldn't be considered complete without sampling Al Bake's hot and scrumptious kathi rolls.
Pyaaz Kachori at Rawat Misthan Bhandar
Come to Rawat Misthan Bhandar and treat your tastebuds with Rajasthan's signature pyaaz kachori, a flavoursome crisp and deep fried delicacy stuffed with spicy caramelised onion. The place is always jam-packed with customers since the crack of dawn to dusk, so you need to rise up real early and visit if you want to taste the best kachoris in Jaipur. The shop is not only famous amongst the locals but tourists too come here to take home Rawat's pyaaz kachori. Apart for this, their samosa, aaloo bonda, dal karchori and mawa kachori are also quite famous.
Lassi at Lassiwala
If you thought lassi is only a Punjab thing, you really need to visit Lassiwala on MI Road in Jaipur. Served in earthen glasses topped with a thick layer of malai, the sweet (meethi) and sour (namkeen) lassi here will instantly rejuvenate you with its freshness. To enjoy these thick, buttery and revitalising coolers, make sure to visit early as the shop often runs out on lassi after 4 pm in the evening. The Lassiwala has been here since 1944 and this legendary lassi shop now is a must-visit for all those visiting Jaipur.
Kulfi Faluda at Bapu Bazaar
What could be better option than a plate of delicious matka kulfi on a sultry summer day in Jaipur? To taste the best kulfi faluda in Jaipur, visit the shop number 28 on Link road at Bapu Bazaar. The taste of these kulfis will take you down the memory lane reminding you of your joyous childhood. The shop has an ideal location for classic street food experience, in the middle of all crazy noise and chaos. So, do take some time out and visit here to sample their creamy kulfis, which are considered best in the city.
Pav Bhaji at Pandit’s
The pav bhaji stall of Pandit near Birla Mandir has earned a permanent name and fame for itself for serving hot and delicious pav bhaji in the city. Loved equally by locals and tourists for its consistent tastiness, the pav bhaji is served at quite a nominal price. For all those on a street food hopping in Jaipur, these stalls are a must visit. Freshly made and served hot with cube of butter and garlic chutney, you can simply not stop yourself from eating. The smell only of these pav bhajis in making are capable of making you forget all about your dieting regime!
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