18 Places to Binge on Your Favourite Food Throughout India

Food is definitely our first love and everything else follows. Don’t you agree? A delicious meal can add that extra zeal to your day and cheer up your mood. While choosing what to eat is sometimes a really difficult task, planning where to eat is an arduous deal in itself. Don’t worry, we got your back.

India is famous for its variety of dishes and we bring to you the best of them. From the specialities of the hills to the flavours of Deccan, we bring to you a list of mouth-watering dishes that Indians have been binging on. Not just the food, their locations too are mesmerizing.

So, if you also got some serious food goals, scroll through this list and find out how many of these dishes have you tried. Even if you are not an ardent foodie, we are sure this article will compel you to binge on some of these traditional yet authentic delicacies.

DELHI!!

1. Paranthas

If you are in Delhi and have an empty stomach, we would recommend you to try these stuffed parathas, especially from the streets of Chandni Chowk. Being the heirloom, these restaurants are being run by their seventh generation. From Aloo Parantha to Mewa Parantha, you’ll get it all.

Location: Parathe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk 

                 Price for Two: 200 INR

                 Moolchand Paranthe Wala

                 Price for Two: 150 INR

2. Chaat

Remember your childhood when you used to run to the chaat corner almost every evening? One of the most common dishes throughout India, Delhi’s chaat has its own flavour.

Location: Bittoo Tikki Wala, Karol Bagh

                 Price for Two: 120 INR

                 Daulat ki Chaat, Chandni Chowk

                 Price for Two: 150 INR

MUMBAI!!

1. Keema Pav

We all are familiar with the taste of Pav Bhaji and so we have this Keema Pav now. This restaurant uses fresh minced meat which is slowly cooked for hours and is served with pav. A typical Mumbaikar has an immense fantasy for this delicacy.

Location: Gulshan-e-Iran, Crawford Market

                 Price for Two: 450 INR

2. Vodka Panipuri

Panipuri served with vodka, yes you heard it right. The thing that no one could even think in dreams, this restaurant from Mumbai has made it come true. Rather than the usual water, they serve vodka which gives a subtle and unique flavour. As per our suggestion, this could be one of the items you should add in your bucket list.

Location: Mumbai Vibe

                Price for Two: 400

LUCKNOW!!

1. Basket Chaat

If you are in Lucknow, you cannot resist this great combination of chaats loaded with spices and quintessential flavours. Earlier this chaat was made to fantasise Mughals about the traditional Indian culture. However, with time it started appearing in the plates of common people.

Location: Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj

                 Price for Two: 150 INR

2. Malai Makhan

If you are craving for an amazing sweet dish that can totally impress you with its taste, then Malai Makhan is the name we would suggest. It is one of the specialities of Lucknow which is mostly served during the winter seasons. 

Location: Chowk, Hazratganj

                 Price for Two: 250 INR

KOLKATA!!

1. Puchkas

Kolkata is called the “city of sweets” but they too have a triggering spice bud which can drool you like anything with these amazing Puchkas. Puchka is one of the few savouries which people of no bar age can enjoy with the same emotion. 

Location: Vivekananda Park

                 Price for Two: 60 INR

2. Kathi Rolls

The rolls from the streets of Kolkata are the king in the food market. The localities usually come up with the phrase “When in town, Eat it Brown” and here brown means these roasted rolls. The more you roast, crispier the roll becomes. This can be the best recommendation in Kolkata to satisfy your hunger needs.

Location: Zaika, Park Street

                 Price for Two: 200 INR

JAIPUR!!

1. Pyaaz Kachori

You’ll be surrounded by the aroma of these amazing onion stuffed kachoris as soon as you enter Jaipur. The best part of this city is that you don't need to carry a hefty amount to purchase this savoury.

Location: Rawat Mishthan Bhandar

                 Price for two: 150 INR

2. Jalebi

One of the specialities from the confectioner’s basket. It can be your midnight snack, or your hot chai partner to satisfy your sugar cravings. The localities believe that Jalebi completes the daily meal. It is usually served with crispy pakoras.

Location: Laxmi Mishthan Bhandaar

                 Price for two: 220 INR

NAINITAL!!

1. Momos

The perfect steamed momos, also known as Dumplings locally, are the all-time munchy for the people of Nainital. You are definitely going to find a huge variety of momos, as per the spice preference.

Location: Sonam fast food

                  Price for Two: 120 INR

2. Bal Mithai

Bal Mithai is one of the best creations of this hill station. It is one of the most amazing essences of the location. People from around the world make their presence in this stall to get a strong glimpse of the process and review it by tasting the different flavours.

Location: Mamu’s Naini sweets

                 Price for Two: 150 INR

PUNJAB!!

1. Butter Chicken

Punjab and Butter Chicken are like socks and shoes of the food industry. People of Punjab have a strong obsession for Butter Chicken and prefer to be the best in main course dishes. A glass of Chilled Lassi and a plate of Butter Chicken will be the weapon for any Punjabi to defeat the empty stomach cravings.

Location: Haveli, Jalandhar

                 Price for Two: 450 INR

2. Chole Bhature

Chole Bhature is found throughout the city with a special element of flavours. When it comes to Chole Bhature, the best recommendation is Singh Chole Bhature located in Ludhiana. 

Location: Singh Chole Bhature, Ludhiana

                 Price for Two: 120 INR

HARYANA!!

1. Kadhi Pakora

This is the root of Haryana culture and has been running since ages with the same taste throughout. Every Haryana mother knows a variety to curate with a different flavour. The best way to try the traditional culture of Haryana is to visit this restaurant.

Location: Kwality Meat Dhaba, Sirsa

                 Price for Two: 560 INR

2. Bajra Khichdi

One of the best items you will find only in Haryana, this dish is mainly made with Bajra and various condiments. It is considered to be the complete satisfying meal in itself. Coming to Haryana and budging at this eatery is totally worth it.

Location: Sukhdev Dhaba, Sonipat

                 Price for Two: 360 INR

BANGALORE!!

1. Dal Obbattu

Locally called Bobbatlu or Puran Poli, Dal Obbattu is made of Toor dal, Jaggery, Cardamom powder, Flour, and Rava. It is best served in the festival of Diwali and is considered one of the best items to be eaten on an empty stomach. The HOLIGE MANE is one of the reputed restaurants which makes this product and sells locally.

Location: Holige Mane, Malleswaram

                 Price for Two: 270 INR

2. Sambhar Vada

A cuisine which every south Indian can easily binge on. Easy on Gut and damn pocket-friendly. Whenever in the South, do visit this amazing restaurant for the best south Indian food. The complete package to show the Traditional Bangalore lies here.

Location: Brahmin’s Coffee bar, Malleshwaram

                 Price for two: 300 INR

Where there is a way, there is a foodie and so are you. If you love travelling, you should definitely try these mouth smacking locations with traditional foods. We bet you won’t regret.