Dream about heavenly food in Ahmedabad, and street food will make all your wishes come true. Being the food hub of whole Gujarat, there are so many varieties of street food items in Ahmedabad that it will take you more than a month to literally try all of them even once! Above every cuisine that you can have in Ahmedabad, street food has the greatest audience. Trust me, once you take the essence of Ahmedabad’s street food, it will stay with you forever. So what are you waiting for? Have a look at some of the most famous street food junctions of Ahmedabad after going through the list of huge varieties of street food items in Ahmedabad, and try them ASAP!
LIST OF MOST FAMOUS STREET FOOD IN AHMEDABAD:
1)Gujarati Breakfast
It is hardly possible that you talk about street food in Ahmedabad and there are no mention of its extremely vast varieties of food items in breakfast. Some of the most lovable breakfast street food in Ahmedabad include:
- Khaman
- Dhokla
- Patra
- Khandvi
- Fafda
- Jalebi
- Sev khamani
- Locha
- Ganthiya
The speciality of having a super delicious breakfast in Ahmedabad lies in the fact that all these varieties of unique Gujarati food are available at a single food outlet. People in Ahmedabad are so crazy about these luxurious dishes that you will have to stand in long queues on holidays like Sundays or Dusherra to get them.
Some of the most famous street food outlets offering these items are:
1)Ganthiya Rath: New York Plaza, Opp Judges Bungalow Road, Nyay Marg, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
2)Das Khaman: 3, Shikhar Complex, Opposite. Navneet Prakashan, Gurukul Road, Nilmani Society, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380052
3)Khetla Appa Tea Stall: 26, ISRO Colony Rd, Spring Valley, Ramdev Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
Interestingly, apart from the famous outlets mentioned in the list above, these food items taste best when they are purchased from a nearby stall standing on every next street in Ahmedabad in the morning.
2)Bhonghda Bateka
Another famous and unique street food in Ahmedabad includes Bhongda Bateka. As quirky as the name sounds, Bhongda Bateka is a weird but delicious combination of yellow fried wafers and spicy boiled potatoes fried in hot garlic sauce. The must-try dish generally prepared at home and is a bit difficult to find on fixed food outlets.
However, some of the areas where you can find Bhongda Bateka stalls as are as follows:
- Gurukul
- Law garden
- Manek Chowk
3)Chowda Fadi
Often confused with a vegetable dish, Chowda Fadi is a fried item served with yummy green chutney on small food stalls on the streets of Ahmedabad. This famous light snack is loved by Ahmedabad’s audience and is extremely delicious.
Some of the areas where you can find Bhongda bateka stalls as are as follows:
- Gurukul
- Law garden
- Manek Chowk
4)Khakra
Khakra’s are one of the most common Gujarati food item in Ahmedabad which you will find in any household. The speciality of Gujarati Khakhra lies in the fact that they are available in a humongous number of flavours. From sweet chocolate flavour to spicy jalapenos to yummy cheese flavour to unique pani puri, pizza and pav Bhaji flavour, Khakhras can provide in one experience which both cheap and long-lasting.
Some popular places to have these khakras are :
- Induben Kharkrawala: Chimanlal Girdharlal Rd, behind Shilp Building, Mithakhali, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
- Satyam: Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
- Falguni: Shop No 1, Hirak Complex, Opposite Shakti Enclave, Nehru Park, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
5)Vadapav and Dabeli
Even if you are a fan of Bombay Vadapav, there is nothing that can beat the spicy taste of Ahmedabad’s Vadapavs. Soft bread layered with special Vadapav masala is so unique that you will keep licking your finger forever. Half-brother of Vadapav is a special Gujarat street food Dabeli. With special Dabeli masala filled in between soft bread bun, Dabeli cannot be left untried.
Both of these street foods are generally available at the same food outlet some of the most famous of which are:
- Karnavati Vadapav: Balaji Plaza, Premchand Nagar Road, Nyay Marg, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
- Shreeji Vadapav: Himalaya Arcade, Shop No.3, Ground Floor, Shreeji Krupa Bombay Vadapav & Fastfood, Sargam Marg, opp. Vastrapur Lake, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
- Jai Bhawani: Ganesh Meridian, Opp. Gujarat High Court, D Block, Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Hwy, opp. Amiraj Farm, Vishwas City 1, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380060
6)Jini Roll Dosa
This Ahmedabad special variety of Dosa is an amazing fusion of Chinese filling inside the south Indian item. With hot sauces and cheese and mouthwatering spices, Ahmedabad’s Jini Roll Dosa even tastes better than the real south Indian dosa. Even if you struggle around big south Indian food outlets, Jini roll dosa will be best available on some of the best street food junctions of Ahmedabad, a list of which is provided at the end of the article.
7)Daal Vada
The most famous hot street food of Ahmedabad includes Daal Vada which is actually fried moong daal pakodas in other language. The hot sizziling food item is usually served with fresh kanda (onion) and green chillies that will evoke your taste buds so hard.Interestingly some of the most famous daal vadaa in Ahmedabad is prepared by the prisoners of Ahmedadb Jail!! Yes you heard it right! Jail Daal Vada is actually the most loved daal vada of the city for which customer even travel huge distances. Apart from this another famous daal vada street food outlet in Ahmedabad includes:
- Ambica’s Daal Vada: D/5-6, Swaminarayan Avenue, A.E.C. Cross Road, Naranpura Rd, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380013
8)Bataka Pauaa
If you believe “What can be so unique in such a common street food like poha in Ahmedabad?” you are certainly wrong! Special Bataka Pauaa (poha) in Ahmedabad is served as a total chaat with full uses of various chutneys and sev etc. Also as a topping, you will always find pomegranate on the top of the Bataka Pauaa dish you order. Interestingly, unlike other parts of India, you can have this food item at any time of the day. It is generally available on some of the best street food junctions of Ahmedabad, a list of which is provided at the end of the article.
9)Chhola Kulcha
Another famous street food of Ahmedabad includes Chhola Kulcha. Prepared in authentic Punjabi handi style, the black chhola is creatively fried on the huge hot pan and is served with delicious kulcha ( flatbread). Any food stall of Chhola kulcha offers superb taste without any doubts. Like other popular street food, Chola Kulcha can also be found at places like Law garden and other food junctions mentioned at the end of the article.
10)Handvo and Thepla
Handvo and Thepla are must-have Gujarati food items in Ahmedabad. Though these can be consumed fresh at various street food stalls the best thing about these street food items lies in the fact that they can even be frozen for weeks. This longevity has made them the most famous packaged Gujarati snack which usually carried by people whenever they go for a long trip.
Some of the most famous places to have Handvo and Thepla are:
- Induben Kharkrawala: Chimanlal Girdharlal Rd, behind Shilp Building, Mithakhali, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
- Satyam: Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
- Falguni: Shop No 1, Hirak Complex, Opposite Shakti Enclave, Nehru Park, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
Also Read: Best Sweet Shops in Ahmedabad
11)Maska Bun
One of the most mouthwatering street food items in Ahmedabad includes the Maska Bun. As the name suggests, Maska Bun is a combination of creamy white butter and soft fluffy bread buns eating which will make you go wonders! Generally taken in breakfast, the food item is so light and yummy that you keep on having it more and more. Interestingly, the most famous spot to have maska bun apart from regular street food stalls is Lucky Maska Bun. What’s so strange about this place? Well, the whole snack centre is literally located amidst a graveyard! Yes with a real grave between two seats, having a lucky maska bun is both terrifying and adventurous at the same time. Other than this, you can even have maska bun at all the street food junctions of Ahmedabad a list of which is given at the end of the article.
12)Sev Puri Bhel, Ragda Patties, Bhel
Even though these snacks might sound very common when you think of street food in India, trust me all of them have a special Amdavadi twist when you have them here. Pani Puri here is offered in 6 flavours and 2 types – dry potato filling and hot potato peas filling. Ragda Patties, Bhel and Sev Puri will also taste amazing at any food stall you ever have. Don’t forget to have a look at the list of most famous places to have these chaats in Ahmedabad.
13)Faluda
As quirky as the name suggests, Faluda is a famous drink in Ahmedabad often available at various shops. Traditionally made by mixing rose syrup, vermicelli, and sweet basil seeds with milk Faluda is often served with ice cream.
Some of the most famous places to have this drink include:
- Farki: Kairos Building, Drive In Rd, Nr. Manav Mandir, Mayur Nagar Society, Sushil Nagar Society, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380052
- Jayfaluda: nr. Airport, 249/B, Saibaba mandir road, Sardarnagar, Hansol, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382475
- Nazrana Golawala: 1, National Highway 8A, Sham-e-Burhan Society, Sanklit Nagar, Juhapura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380055
14)Ice Gola
Having Ice Gola in Ahmedabad is a whole new experience. Unlike common small Ice Gola stalls, Amdavadi golawalas serve huge plates of more than 50 varieties of ice dishes. Apart from regular green, red, range syrups, Golawalas in Ahmedabad even offer varieties like chocolate caramel, ras malai, mawa Ice Gola and what not. But with such elite varieties comes huge costs too. The price range of this street high can start from mere Rs. 20/30 and go till Rs. 1500 too.
Some of the best places to have these Ice Golas include:
- Candy Crush Gola: Ratan place, opposite Mother Milk palace, near Sambhav press, Judges Bungalow Road, Ahmedabad
- Patel Dry Fruit Dish Gola- Satellite: Shop NO-14/B, Vraj Vihar-5, Prernatirth Derasar Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad- 380015
- Tumpy Ice Gola Vastrapur: 3, Neel deep Apartment, Opposite Super Plaza, Sandesh Press Raod, Vastrapur, Near Karnavati Dental care & Implant Centre, Ahmedabad- 380015
Best Street Food Places in Ahmedabad:
1)Manek Chowk
One of the oldest and most famous street food junction of Ahmedabad includes Manek Chowk. Located at the centre of the city, Manek chowk usually opens in the evening goes on serving customers till 2 am too! The whole hype for Manek Chowk in Ahmedabad is unbelievable! From Chinese to South Indian to North Indian fast food, you will find everything gathered in the same area! Such a huge crowd gathered at this place every day that it may make you feel as if some festival is going on. Some of the must-have dishes in Manek chowk include; Methi Gota, Chocolate sandwich and Bhaji pav.
2)IIM Road
Famous in its own way, IIM road is a hub of delicious street food for all the collegians in Ahmedabad. Like Manek chowk is meant for evening food hunters, IIM road foods stalls are famous for their morning breakfasts! There is absolutely no breakfast street food which cannot be found at this place. From special maska buns to kadak masala chai to mouthwatering vada sambhar and 15+ varieties of street style dosas, you will find everything here but the condition is that you have to reach the place before 12:30 pm!
3)Law Garden Khau Gali
Famous for its cloth shopping facilities, Law Garden lures all the shopping customers towards its mouthwatering street food items making it the most famous spot to have street food in Ahmedabad. As interesting as the name suggests, the place includes a whole line of stalls and shops which offer a variety of street food items. From spicy chats to heavy deserts you will find cuisine gathered at the same joint in Law garden.
4)Vastrapur Lake
The speciality of having amazing street food in Vastrapur is the beautiful scenery of adjoining Vastrapur Lake. With rides, swings and gardens on the other side, Vastrapur street food gives you a whole different experience. Who doesn’t want to have a beautiful weekend with enjoying family and happy children running beside with pleasant wind blowing around? Vastrapur Lake is exactly that experience! Some of the must-try street food here includes Hot Maggie, Panipuri and yummy Vada Pav.
5)Urban Chowk
Collection of a whole lot of street food shops, Urban Chowk is the latest form of what we call a Chopaati. Frankies, Rolls, and Manchurian everything is available here with proper maintenance of hygiene and quality. This new concept has gained immense popularity in the city and has become a good spot for having hygienic street food. Its trendy style of serving snacks from food trucks has attracted the latest customer base.
6)Mansi Circle
Another famous street food hub in Ahmedabad is located at Mansi Circle. There is absolutely no other place in Ahmedabad that can beat the competition of Mansi circle street food. From famous sandwiches at Shakti Sandwich to 6 flavoured Panipuris near mother milk palace to yummy fast food at Prince Bhajipav, the Mansi Circle area is the best place to have all of these. Moreover, the Swaminarayan temple nearby the place even offers all these mouthwatering varieties in Jain style i.e. even for people who do not eat garlic, onion or potatoes.
7)Gurukul
Gurukul is one more market to have a variety of snacks and fast food. The whole street is lined up with numerous stalls and food outlets staring right from the morning market till the night snacks. The place even has so many fresh juice stalls that it will make you go wonders! Moreover, there are numerous Gruh Udyog also at this place which offers some mouthwatering Gujarati dry snacks!
8)Jai Bhavani
Last but not the least, Jay Bhavani is the most famous street food outlet spread all over the city with its multiple outlets. Once you taste the special Vadapav of Jay Bhavani there is no going back! Apart from this Jay Bhavani also offers mouthwatering Bhaji pav, Sandwiches, Dabeli, Rolls, Burgers, Pizzas and what not! With its high brand loyalty and immense popularity, Jay Bhavani has won all the hearts in Ahmedabad.
One can go on and on writing about famous street food in Ahmedabad, but you will gather the real experience only by trying all these items at least once in your life. Therefore, closely observe the given details in the article and visited these places according to your personal likings and comfort only. Bon appetite 😉
