Street Food in Ahmedabad

Street food in Ahmedabad may be dominated by the bad boi gangs of dhoklas and khakhras. But there is much more to explore in the many, many busy streets of the city. Also, let’s admit it, you’re probably bored of the same old meals served at your hostel or the same old theplas offered by your Gujju colleagues during your office breaks with chai. Like no disrespect to your colleagues or theplas, exploring the vibrant lip-smacking dishes that are part of the best street food in Ahmedabad will breathe fresh air into your taste buds. And your soul too.

And hey, speaking of fresh air, we know young folks like you are desperate for a break more than anything. All thanks to your monotonous routine of going to and fro between your college (or your office) and home. Now, combine that with the unending number of assignments and excel sheets that you’ve got pending, and you may find yourself working on your laptop even after coming home. So it’s exactly why we thought introducing you to the best street food items in Ahmedabad would give you a much-needed excuse to go out and catch a breather with your close people. Because honestly, we can’t see young people not enjoying the best years of their lives. And so it’s our full-time job at our Stanza Living residences to free up your time and get you a mandatory dose of fun every day of the week. Why else do you think our residences provide professional housekeeping, take care of your laundry, and prepare homely meals for you? And why else would we have a one-of-a-kind common area with foosball, gaming consoles, and plenty of pool tables? But that’s not all, we even organize regular karaoke and movie nights on weekends for you. And on top of that, we even become your personal tour guides when you wanna explore the city. Just like we compiled this list below. So please bookmark this page and note down these names. Before one more person offers you a plateful of theplas with a smile that has started to feel more annoying than innocent in your head.

Best Street Food Items in Ahmedabad

Top 15 street food dishes in Ahmedabad are:

• Paani Puri
• Kulfi
• Dal Vada
• Maska Bun
• Momo
• Samosa
• Paratha
• Bhuna Gosht
• Jalebi
• Cheese Takda Maggi
• Ice Gola
• Bhel Puri
• Dhokla
• Khakhras
• Mutton Chaap

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Paani Puri

Paani Puri is one thing that binds everyone together. If you vibe with us on that, then you’ll probably love the paani puri valas in Ahmedabad. They serve not just one kind of flavored water, but three and sometimes even more. So on those days when you’re desperate to lift up your mood, visit a pani puri stall and you can cry your eyes out for all the right reasons.

Where to Try: Manek Chowk

Kulfi

If you ever find yourself irritated from Ahmedabad’s scorching heat, then all you need is a kulfi. Though it’s not like you can only eat kulfis in the summer. We know some people like to live life on the edge and bite a brain-freezing kulfi even on a cold wintery night. So whichever type you belong to, kulfis are a must-try when you’re living in Ahmedabad.

Where to Try: Ashrafi Ni Kulfi

Dal Vada

We can’t simply talk about street food in Ahmedabad and not include dal vadas in it. These crispy fritters are so popular, they might as well be called a staple for locals. But local or not, you’ll find a plateful of dal vadas and garam garam chai is all you need on those evenings when you want to sit down with your bestie in a roadside stall and talk for hours.

Where to Try: Ambika’s Dalvada Centre

Maska Bun

Maska Bun is something you’ll find in every nook and corner of the city. And it tastes even better with a cup of cutting chai to wash it down. In fact, some people even say that maska bun and cutting chai is the most entertaining couple, followed closely by Kim and Kanye. Both before and after the break-up.

Where to Try: Bobby Maska Bun

Momo

Momo is definitely a big part of the best street food in Ahmedabad. And although authentic momo lovers may find the use of mayo and soya bean filling a bit odd in roadside stalls, they can always head to places like the Amdo’s Kitchen to try the authentic steamy ones. No offence to people who need a bucket full of mayo in everything and anything tho.

Where to Try: Amdo Kitchen

Samosa

Veg Samosas are pretty common in almost each and every part of the country. But what if we told you that Ahmedabad serves chicken and mutton samosas too? Yup, that might come as a surprise but we know non-vegetarians are already packing their bags and booking an uber to try those asap.

Where to Try: Gita Samosa Centre

Paratha

Who doesn’t love a well-stuffed paratha with a spicy green chutney and melted butter on top? That’s especially true for the ones served in Ahmedabad. Their signature taste can compete with even the most famous paratha hotspots in the country. Yup, Delhi, we’re looking at you.

Where to Try: Thaltej

Bhuna Gosht

Nothing’s more lip-smacking and filling than Bhuna Gosht on this list. It’s a mutton dish with spicy gravy and garnished with coriander leaves. In fact, the only thing spicier than the gravy is SRK’s comebacks every time a reporter asks a question to test his cool.

Where to Try: Dheemi Aanch

Jalebi

Whether you decide to hog on Ahmedabad’s jalebis with hot milk or with rabdi, it’s gonna do wonders for your mood. Because that’s the thing about jalebis, no matter what time of the year, it sparks off the festive mood in you and makes you wanna grab an auto to FabIndia to buy a kurta and prepare for Diwali in advance.

Where to Try: Astodia Darwaza

Cheese Takda Maggi

Although many legends have fallen trying to create an everlasting Maggi recipe, Ahmedabad’s cheese takda Maggi continues to be a crowd favourite. And why not? That’s the quickest way to fill that hole in your belly. Without burning a hole in your pocket.

Where to Try: HL College Road

Ice Gola

Ice Gola is another important member of the Ahmedabad famous street food list. It’s made by creating a sphere out of small chunks of ice and pouring different flavoured syrups on top of it. And yes, it’s hygienic too. All thanks to the city’s many stalls understanding the importance of using gloves.

Where to Try: Gulbai Tekra

Bhel Puri

If you’re walking through any random busy street in Ahmedabad, there are high chances you’ll hear the chants of a dozen bhel puri valas inviting you to try their bhel puri. And even higher chances of you being drawn towards them. Because along with the taste of some lip-smacking bhel, you also get a taste of lil nostalgia. And that’s literally the best combo ever, ain’t that right?

Where to Try: Ellisbridge

Dhokla

Yup, Dhokla might be a mainstream thing to try but it is still the crowned king of the best street food in Ahmedabad. One bite of it, and you’re gonna want to settle down in the city for life.

Where to Try: Das Kaka

Khakhras

The best thing about Khakhras is that they’re extremely light. And that makes it perfect for morning breakfast or evening chai. This is why if you’re living in a hostel, you’ll probably grow tired of them serving khakhras every breakfast. Though as long as we don’t get served runny dal with overcooked rice like in most other hostels, we ain’t complaining.

Where to Try: Indu Ben Na Khakhra

Mutton Chaap

Mutton Chaap is another mouth-watering street food item in Ahmedabad. It’s a masala gravy dish cooked in cardamon, mace and cinnamon. You’ll find them being served in most areas of the city. In fact, the probability of not finding a mutton chaap stall in the city is less than not finding a Gujju surname in the top management in every big MNC company. Imagine.

Where to Try: Khanpur

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