Food is a very important element in any travel plan of an Individual. And until you are not aware of the famous food and the specialty of a particular area then your travel will be always incomplete. When we talk about Udaipur, it is not only rich with all the history, palaces, and culture but also rich in food and spices. From spicy Rajasthani food to Chinese, from Lebanese to Mexican food, from vegetarian delights to non vegetarian delicacies, Udaipur can offer you everything you want. Here, in this section of the Blog you can find the information and places where you can enjoy the scrumptious and lip smacking delicacies here in Udaipur.
If you are confused about what to eat in Udaipur and where to eat it then this is the right place for you. Each and every information about the dream dishes of Rajasthan is a single click away. If you really wish to visit any of the places for amazing food, do not forget to visit our blogs and check the reviews given by the localities of Udaipur.
‘Would you like to have maple syrup or whipped cream over it?’, was the first thing I heard when I entered this cozy little cafe in Mumbai and thought to myself as to how many places would be serving waffles in Udaipur. But I was soon past that, as there was this perfectly baked, sprinkled with snowy white powdered sugar waffle in front of me. No doubt I gobbled it up within the next five minutes or so.
We may not be intellects or pundits of any field but when it comes to food each one of us has an opinion. Our beautiful city and the people always welcomed food with much fervor be it tornado potato, wood-fired pizzas, or soya chaaps. But we couldn’t ever find anything particularly satisfying as a Waffle! Yes, we have gotten so much in love with waffles that we cannot think of anything else better suited to soothe our taste buds. Moreover, there’s an increasing trend and demand for waffles in the city with more and more places coming up with them. Do you think it is going to be the new food trend in town?
And therefore, our search for mouth-watering waffles in the city commenced. Here’s a list of places you must visit in order to binge on this amazing Belgian delight!
1. Shakes and Bites
Choco-delight waffle
One of the oldest waffle-serving places in town is Shakes and Bites. This is an American diner serving burgers, shakes, fries, waffles all day long. They have been serving delicious eggless waffles since 2011 and have a huge variety of waffles in their menu ranging from caramel banana waffle, peanut butter banana waffle to choco-oreo waffle and a lot more. This really gets our mouth salivating! The range of waffles here is around ₹250-300/-
Before you start wondering as to where this place is, let me tell you Royal Brewmen is none other than your all-time favorite and formerly called Brewmen cafe. Another beautiful cafe serving waffles throughout the day. Its specialties include smoothies, shakes, and coffees in particular. Sip on their amazing drinks while you chat over a game of chess or read popular novels at their place. Waffles here range from ₹200-250/-
This cool cafe with a roof-top seating, small discotheque, and charming murals is the talk of the town these days. This place serves delightful waffles and burgers and is soon going to come-up with a new outlet at Panchwati where they are going to introduce to the people, vada pav fondues, waffle sticks, and paneer chilli pizza. You can eat their Nutella waffle for just ₹120/- What are you waiting for?
Address – Near The Royal Inn Hotel, 100 Ft. Road, Shobhagpura, Udaipur
4. Waffles & Shakes
This is another place serving waffles and amazing thick shakes in the Celebration Mall. It is a sister concern of Shakes and Bites and has been serving waffles throughout the day since inception. Waffles here range around ₹200-300/-
Address – The Celebration Mall, Udaipur
5. Twenty Nine
Nutella Waffle
This recently opened cafe situated in the heart of the city is described as ‘a small and cozy place for chit-chat with family and friends’ has become quite popular these days. They serve eggless waffles all day long and have 25 odd varieties of teas from green, black to herbal and oolong tea. Their teas are organic and contain naturally dried flavors. They even serve sandwiches, cold, hot, and filter coffee. Average price for waffles is around ₹150-200/-
Address – Opp. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Next to Yes Bank., Udaipur, Rajasthan
Which place are you gonna visit next?
Tell us about any other place that serves amazing waffles in the comments below! We’d love to hear from you.
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Udaipur has a picturesque cityscape. Whether you live in Udaipur or are planning a trip here, your stay isn’t complete if you haven’t tasted the authentic taste of Udaipur! Here we are listing some of the ‘must-try’ dishes, and places under what to eat in Udaipur, and where?
Street food
For all those of you who love to eat ‘street food’, here is a list of top spots, which according to us must be in your checklist to have a gala time eating street food in Udaipur.
Kachoriiiiiiiii
Not afraid of eating oily stuff? Here is your pick-Kachori!! The best kachoris of the city are here. Dip them into relishing ‘Hari- Chutney’ and find yourself lost in the melting taste. Drooling? Aren’t you!
Source: Lakshmi Sharath
#UBTip: Add curd to it and thank us later.
Where: At Lala Mishthan Bhandhar Opposite KeematRam and Paliwal ki kachori Near Jagdish Temple
Anda Bhurji
For the EGG-LOVERS, Anda Bhurji at Chetak is a paradise. You might have to stand in a queue but the taste is worth the wait. The guy will serve the best anda bhurji that accompanies with a packet of bread.
Source: Eccentrips
#UBTip: Try Tandoori Omelet there, that’s another famous dish!
Where: Chetak circle opposite old chetak cinema
Chaaaaat!
Love eating ‘Teekha’? The yummy Chaat at Shiv Shakti is a dream-come-true for the spicy side of you. Dahi Chaat is the most famous and the tastiest snack he gives.
#UBTip: Ask him to add some more ‘Dahi’!!
Where: Shiv Shakti Chat, Bapu Bazar
Vada Pav
Hungry? Need a quick snack? Vada Pav is your ultimate pick. A small shop somewhere between chetak and Hathi pole road serves the best Vada Pav in just rupees 10. One of the cool things about this vada pav is its packing, yes do try, and watch the amazing quick wrapping of the pav…haha!!
Source: Taste of City
#UBTip: Take a glass of Chaach, which is also served here for just rupees 5!
Where: Poornima Vada pav- Chetak-Hathipole Road
Pani Puri
Tired of tasting the same old flavor of Pani puri? Your savior is here! This pani puri stall named 5 Flower Pani Puri gives you the best five flavors to try, all classic in their own way. He’ll give you Lehsun, Heeng, Khatta (Extreme Khatta), Meetha, and finally, Pudeena flavored paani.
#UBTip: Try the Heeng Pani, you’ll surely love it.
Where: Five-Flower Pani Puri- Opposite Big Bazaar, near Sukhadia Circle
Aloo Bada
Aloo bada is quite famous everywhere. So, there is one spot in Udaipur which will serve you this mouthwatering stuff at a nominal price and great taste; it is Pandit Ji.
Where:Pandit Ji opposite RCA college
Jalebi
Enough of the spicy food! Time to TICKLE YOUR SWEET TOOTH!!! This eatery is placed amidst the chaotic city center, Delhi gate. Relish drool-worthy Jalebis here.
Source: Taste of City
Where: Bhole Mishthan Bhandar, Delhi Gate
Cold Coffee
The thirst-quenching cold coffee is a must try, especially when you are sitting at Fatehsagar. This is one of the most famous outlets in Udaipur and the oldest one also.
#UBTip: Try the famous kullhad coffee also
Where: Vinod Coffee, Fatehsagar
Make your boring evenings lit up! Udaipur has an abundance of cafés which are pocket-friendly and serve some really toothsome snacks. Enlisted below are some of the most sought-after cafés in the city which are filled with kicking aromas of fresh bread and mouthwatering beverages. Have a look!
Cafés
Jheel Ginger Coffee bar near Ganguar Ghat
Much acclaimed café of the city; it is famous for its seating near the Jheel (lake) Pichola and hence the name. It serves the great Paneer sandwiches and fresh lime soda.
Source: trip advisor
#UBTip: Try to find a place back side of the café, facing the lake (It’s Great!!)
Z27 by Café Lake city at Gangaur Ghat
Having an aesthetically pleasing ambiance, Z27 by Café Lake City is a great place to sit and relax. The food is great and is served very beautifully. They also serve you at the Gangaur Ghat on request.
Source: trip advisor
#UBTip: Try a smoothie or a pizza or a burger….the list can be endless!
Apple delight café at Celebration Mall
Apple delight is a great place to chill while you shop at the Celebration Mall. You’ll find the best shakes and beverages.
Source:udaipur times
#UBTip:Try Heavens delight shake and Bourbon Shake, trust us you’ll love them.
Stories Less Told at Madhuban
It is a newbie in the café zone in Udaipur but has a nice ambiance to chill with your friends. You’ll find a green cold/hot coffee here which is the USP of this place.
#UBTip: Try noodles out there, you’ll love it.
Oladar Village Café at Gulab Bagh
Unmatched interiors! Yes, once you visit this place you’ll never want to compare any interior with it. The food is also good.
Source: Oladar Villlage Cafe
#UBTip: Click.Click.Click. The interiors are awesome; get some good pictures, my friend.
Shakes and bites at Saheliyon ki Bari
Crazy about Oreos? You’ll love the Oreo shake here. Believe us; it serves one of the best shakes in the town.
#UBTip: Try hazelnut shake, it’s awesome too.
The final segment is for those who wish to have some privacy and to spend a little good time with their loved ones, family or friends on a breezy evening in Udaipur. Enlisted below are the top Restaurants that are sure to leave your taste buds wanting for more.
Restaurants
ShouryaGarh- Swayamwar Restaurant
Source: hungary dunia
The restaurant at Shouryagarh is quite appealing. It has a theme of ‘Swayamwar’ and carries the same name. The restaurant is unique and is one of a kind in Udaipur as it has a revolving panel on which the seating is done. The panel or seating takes roughly an hour to complete its one round.
Where: Near Shilpgram, Rani Road
Chunda Palace- Royal Cuisine Restaurant
Source: Oyster Hotel Reviews
Want to get served as royalty? Chunda Palace has a great regal ambiance. The look and feel of the place make you feel like you are in a royal Rajasthani palace. It’s for all those who wish to enjoy palatial comfort Chunda Palace is the place meant for you.
Where: Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Main Road
Panna Vilas-Palanquin Restaurant
Source: trip advisor
It is a deck restaurant. Amazing view of the Lake Fatehsagar makes this place worth a shot. The ambiance is super cool and the food is a must try. It is quite a famous restaurant in Udaipur.
Where: Rani Road near Mahakal Mandir
Raj Darshan- Ambar Restaurant
Source: trip advisor
The restaurant is a classy Multi-Cuisine Restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies. It is a rooftop restaurant that has a great ambiance and superb food. Go with your family or friends and spend some good time.
Where: Pannadhai Marg, Hathipole
Upré by 1559 AD
Source: 1559 ad
Upré is a rooftop restaurant, located on the terrace of Lake Pichola Hotel with a majestic view of the waterfront. The amazing view of the City Palace of Udaipur makes dining at Upré a vivid experience.
Where: Lake Pichola Hotel, Roof Top, Outside Chand Pole
Amet Haveli-Ambrai Restaurant
Source: Hotel Amet Haveli
Perfectly located on the western banks of the Lake Pichola, Ambrai has its charm. The food is great and so is the ambiance. Ideal for a candlelight dinner. Make a plan to Ambrai today itself!
Where: Amet Haveli, outside Ambamata Scheme – A Road, Chand Pole
Lalbagh Restaurant
Source: Gobymobile
For the non-vegetarian crowd, Lalbagh is bliss. Though it serves vegetarian as well, it is much known for its non-veg cuisine.
Where: 65, M.G. College, Near Daulat Chambers, Sardarpura
Tribute Restaurant
Source: trip advisor
As the name indicates the restaurant is a tribute to Chetak, the legendary horse of Maharana Pratap. The restaurant offers a view of the Rang Sagar Island that has the breeding Colonies of the Resident and winter migratory birds; offering bird watching.
Where: Behind Monika Complex, Near Amba Mata Temple, Rang Sagar
Raghumahal- Flames Restaurant
Source: raghumahalhotels
Flames is a multi-cuisine restaurant and is one of the best in Udaipur. Talk about service, experience or food, Flames is among the best!
Where: Saraswati Marg, Kumharon Ka Bhatta, Central Area
Raasleela Restaurant
Source: RaasLeela
Raasleela supremely located on the banks of Lake Pichola with a panoramic view of Jagmandir, City Palace, and the Lake Palace. It is situated adjoining to the Leela Palace and has a breathtaking ambiance. Ideal for a candlelight romantic dinner, it has some amazing delicacies.
Where: Sony Ji ki Bari, Adjoining the Leela Palace, Outside Chandpole
Udaipuri
Source: Venuezz
An ideal place to have some decent food, Udaipuri serves vegetarian food (primarily Rajasthani Delicacies). It is a nice place to have a family gala dinner.
Where: 1st Floor, Hotel Orbit Building, Moksh Marg, Shastri Circle
Feel free to recommend any place you like and also tell us the specialty of the place as well!
Udaipur’s online food order website, Android & iOS App launched! Punjabi Laziz is the website/ App from where you can order online and get served some delicious meals right at your doorsteps. Launched by former Deputy Manager of RIICO B.L Kothari, this App is brought to us by Mr. Nilesh Patidar.
There are some interesting options on this App other than just ordering food. You can gift a meal to someone, or donate a meal to the needy. Also, they deliver food to hospitals for the patients. They serve North Indian, Continental, and Chinese Food. The app is available for Android as well as iOS and has some much-diversified features for the people of Udaipur.
Features of the Punjabi Laziz Online food ordering Website & App:
Meal Donations
Punjabi Laziz has taken additional steps to donate food to needy people at the old age home, orphan girls, blind people and tribal student. One can donate fresh food items for distribution to the needy, b simply placing a call or selecting food plates at their website and checking out through the payment gateway available.
Gifting Meals
A simple way to send prepared food (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinners) as delicious gifts to family, friends, your loved one, and co-workers. Their main concept behind Send a Meal is to bring the best dishes to your loved ones.
Patient Meals
Punjabi Laziz offers another facility for delivering food to the main hospital area in Udaipur. Aiming at serving quality meals to meet patients’ needs is the objective of Patient Food Delivering Services.
Picnic Spot Delivery Food
Plan a picnic without even thinking about the food preparations. Punjabi Laziz offers this facility of providing you food delivery option to nearby picnic spots in Udaipur like Jhameshwar Mahadev, Ubeshawar Ji, Nandeshwar Mahadev, Saas Bahu temple, Thoor ki paal, Chandni village, TD dem etc.
Kids Menu
Punjabi Laziz offers special kids combo food packages. One can order online from anywhere and get the best food delivered to your kids.
Combo Package Food
Combo food packages available! Punjabi Laziz has designed combo food packages at very affordable prices that are best for two or even a party.
Remember:
Your Minimum order amount must be Rs. 200
Punjabi Laziz offers free delivery on order of Rs. 400 and of above amount
Pure vegetarian kitchen
In addition to the above; it also contributes to spreading awareness among people towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Clean India, Green India Mission through messages on all packaging covers.
5 Alternative Places That Can Replace Mc Donald’s in Udaipur
McDonald’s is closed in Udaipur! Then where can we go to satiate our cravings of burger, fries….!? Taking into consideration, the plight of the McD lovers, we have come up with Alternative Places That Can Replace McDonald’s! Have a look at these spots which might have you saying ‘I’m Lovin It’.
Shakes and Bites
The Burgers at Shakes and Bites starts from Rs.120 to Rs.750 (The Big Challenge Burger) are truly finger-licking good! And guess the added advantage? They serve a portion of fries and salad with every Burger!
We all love Vinod’s Café at the RK Mall, the food quality and quantity is amazing and it is one of the oldest food joints in Udaipur. The burgers at Soo Foody are Sooo Delicious! And not just burgers, Vinod’s Café is famous for its variety of dishes from every cuisine. The range of their burgers varies from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100.
Soo Foody. Vinod’s Cafe
Where: RKay Mall, Ground Floor, Udaipur
Crave Eat Repeat
The first in Udaipur serving ‘twisted potatoes’, Crave Eat Repeat is the place where you will find a huge array of twisted potatoes in Udaipur. The flavors they give: Peri peri, Noodle stick, Spicy mint, Garlic Potato, Lime pepper, Magic Masala and they serve at a nominal price of Rs. 70.
Eat. Crave. Repeat
Where: 5 New Fatehpura, UIT Circle, Panchwati, Udaipur
Ice & Spice
Ice & Spice can spice-up your taste buds with their Aloo Tikki Cheese Burger. It can easily make you feel full as the Aloo Tikki Cheese Burger has enough calories to do so! The burger would cost you a mere Rs. 100 will full of taste!
Ice n Spice
Where: RKay Mall, Ground floor, Udaipur
Brewberrys Udaipur
Brewberrys burger is one that can make you re-visiting the place every now and then. The burger is priced Rs. 115 and is a delectable pick.
Brewberry’s
Where: 56, New Fatehpura, Panchwati, Udaipur
OMG The Food Court
Burger priced @ 50/- and a Combo @ 110/- which has a cold drink as well, OMG gives one of the best burgers in Udaipur.
Where: RKay Mall 4th Floor, Udaipur
Café Lakecity
Located at a happening place in the Old city, Café Lakecity offers delectable food and also provides the facility of takeaways. The burger is really nice and juicy and is priced at Rs. 90/- only.
Where: 60, Gangour Ghat opp Bagore ki Haveli Museum, Gangour Ghat, Udaipur
Café Good Fellas
Yet another spot to relish some good burgers is Café Good Fellas. They have a very interesting double story burger, and the burgers range from Rs. 90 to Rs. 280. These are available in both veg and non-veg.
Sharad Rang - Food and Music Festival, reviving traditional delicacies
Udaipur recently hosted a one of its kind food and music fest, organized by the West Zone Cultural Centre (WZCC) almost a week ago from October 25th to 29th at Shilpgram, which inevitably was one of the biggest food festivals to have been conducted in the city, funnily enough, agreeing to the fact that not many food festivals have been arranged in the city within the past few years. Nevertheless, as they say, its never too late, and so with the setting up of Sharad Rang – Food and Music Festival, we received an opportunity to witness exhilarating performances by different artists from all over the country delivering breathtaking dance and musical performances while hogging on some mouth-watering traditional delicacies of various states of India.
For those who missed a chance to munch on some of the very many delicious food items presented at the fest, here’s a quick overview of the different stalls and the mélange of food served :
Awadh ki Mithai
The stall, as the name suggests had decorated containers of mithai (sweets) but didn’t quite boast of Awadhi sweets in particular. Although whatever that we tasted was very fresh and good, it didn’t totally feel like we were trying something new. They had Rabdi, Kulfi, Gulab Jamun and Kesariya Doodh (Saffron Milk) and were very affectionate, because obviously, ‘Muskuraiye, ap Lucknow mein hai!’
2. Lucknowi Chaat
This was yet another stall owned by the same smiling face who served us Kulfi and Gula Jamuns. This stall had Basket Chaat, Baingan Chaat (Brinjal Chaat), Palak Chaat (Spinach Chaat), Moong Daal aur Mewa ka Dahi Bada. We tasted the Palak and the Basket Chaat and the first bite alone left us ordering a second one! Crispy and tangy just what a chaat should taste like.
3. Kashmiri Food
Well, Kashmiris weren’t far behind in the race too. Coming all the way down to Rajasthan, they obviously had something appetizing in their menu too. While we sipped on Kahwa (a Kashmiri drink made of green tea, saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and almonds), the owner of the stall told us about the delicacies he had prepared. Specialities included Rista, Gushtaba, Chicken Dhaniya Korma and Rogan Josh! Beginning of a Daawat surely, no?
4. Maharashtrian food – Neelam food
Maharashtrians came with their set of preparations as well. Serving Zunka Bakar (a tempting preparation of Jowar and Gramflour, the staple food of rural Maharashtra), Chaat Cone, Sabudana Vada, Puran Poli (sweet flat bread made with gram flour and jaggery stuffing) and Matka Roti, it was no doubt one of the major attractions of the festival, having already hooked the nation to the world famous Vada Pav! Are you addicted too!?
5. Gujarati Food
Gujaratis never lag behind, you just name anything, and Gujaratis are sure to put you in awe. Nothing less can be said for Gujarati food and the love that they sprinkle over it. How could anybody not like the food served with so much of love and warmth? Gujarat brought a dozen of dishes on the plate to devour. Ranging from Thepla, Methi Gota, Ragda Patis, Undhiyu, Khandvi to Dabeli, Fafda, Jalebi, they had almost all of Gujarat kept on the table. Even we got confused what to eat and what not to!
6. Bihari food
This was apparently the most talked about stall of all. Food from Gujarat, Maharashtra and the South is much talked about these days, but we know very little of what Bihar has to offer. We were quite impressed seeing the crowd rushing to savor food from Bihar and eating with such fervor their specialties like Litti Chokha (Litti – lentil stuffed balls made of wheat, Chokha – dip made of eggplant, mashed potatoes, and tomato), Mawa ki Anarsa, Shahi Hing Kachori, Ghugni, Sattu Kachori, Mawa ka Chandrakala, Lal Mohan. Litti in the Litti Chokha had striking similarities with Baati, the only different thing being the gram flour stuffing.
7. South and Punjabi food – Radha Rasoi
South Indian and Punjabi food is not new to Rajasthan. It has become a part of almost every restaurant menu and wedding and other celebrations. We had hoped for some better and new dishes apart from the Masala Dosa, Aloo Paratha, Gobhi Paratha, Spider Roll (similar to spring roll) but it failed to amaze us. The food was cold and double fried (referring to the Spider Roll here). There was one similar stall also serving Punjabi food in the form of Chole Bhature, Amritsari Kulcha, Sarso ka Saag, Makai ki Roti, which was otherwise fresh and tasty but didn’t quite hit the mark.
8. Lucknowi food – Wahid Biriyani
Lucknow has seen the footfall of various Nawabs in history and unlike any other stall we had high hopes for finding nice non-vegetarian food from Lucknow and just when we started feeling the absence of one, this came to the rescue! This was a huge setup and served vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian delicacies but with a drawback; they cooked both veg and non-veg in the same pan using the same oil which made it really worrisome for some vegetarians to choose to eat there. Apart from this, Mr. Aabid Ali Qureshi was a jolly person and insisted us on tasting each and everything. We tasted the Zaafrani Phirni which was mindblowing and some other specialties being Galauti Kebab, Chicken Masala, Mutton and Chicken Biriyani, Warki Paratha, Reshmi Tikka and Roasted Chicken. It was truly a treat for non-vegetarians.
9. Padam Thaal and Aapno Rajasthan
How can Rajashtanis be left behind when there’s food been talked about on the counter!? People ate Daal Baati Churma, Besan Gatte ki Sabzi, Papad Methi, Ker Sangri, Sev Tamatar, Mawa Kachori, Jodhpuri Mirchibada, Ajmer Kadi Kachori, Bikaneri Jalebi, and Bajre ki Roti with equal craze and excitement and enjoyed beyond limits. Afterall, a happy stomach is a happy soul!
What are your views? Should we have more festivals like these in our city?
We would love to receive a feedback from you and make improvements for our upcoming articles. Please comment your suggestions and thoughts below. Don’t forget to share. Happy Eating!
P.S – The information mentioned above has been numbered just for the sake of reading and doesn’t pertain to any ranking of any sort.
We crave for something new and interesting in our lives daily. The same goes when it comes to eating anything. Indeed ice-creams are something that everyone craves for. If you are one of them, who are looking for a new spot in Udaipur to have drool-worthy Ice-cream then you must pay a visit to ‘Giani Ice Cream’.
Let’s have a sneak peek into the world of Giani Ice-cream
Began in the year 1956 at Fatehpuri Delhi, Giani Ice Cream deals in a wide variety of delectable ice cream, faluda kulfi, Italian gelato, sorbet, shakes, cakes and so much more. It is 100% vegetarian; the delicious range of ice cream is savored by kids, youngsters, and adults equally.
Vaibhav Chhajed the person behind Udaipur’s Giani Ice Cream did his graduation from Delhi. During his grad years, he always went to Giani’s and had his favorite ice cream. His vision of bringing Gianis to Udaipur comes as an addition to his love for ice cream.
As I ran into an interesting conversation with him, he narrated ‘Giani ki Kahani’ in his words, “The venture started in 1956 at Giani-di-Hatti, situated amidst the bazaars of Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk, and still is known as one of the major landmarks of old Delhi. It was here that Giani Gurcharan Singh, a traditional sweetmeat maker from the then Layallpur (Faisalabad), Pakistan, set up a shop upon migrating to Delhi. He started serving his famous rabri-faluda and mango shakes, with love and best quality ingredients. This struck an instant chord with the discerning residents of the city and in no time at all, Giani (“the learned” in Punjabi), was a well-known name.”
Pretty interesting, isn’t it!!!
Today Giani has over 150 outlets in entire India.
Giani Ice Cream at Udaipur is located at Swaroop Sagar, under cafe Mansi. Giani ice cream has been awarded Ice Cream Parlour of the Year for 3 consecutive years. They have also served as sponsors of Bollywood famous films.
They have over 70 flavors of ice cream and we tasted two of their specials; Punjab special (for Rs. 160) and Chocolate killer (for Rs. 160).
Their luscious product includes:
Premium ice creams
Fresh fruit natural ice creams
Low-fat gelato (exclusive whiskey and whey protein gelato)
Winter is about to hit the city of lakes. We’ve all started feeling those cold waves sending a shiver through our spine. It’s about time we take our sweatshirts and cardigans out. It’s also that time when we cannot resist eating sweets, be it that Halwa or Ras malai at wedding functions or those late night trips for Doodh Jalebi. Whatever it may be, winter provides us with an excuse to soothe our sweet tooth cravings. So here we are, with the list of the top 5 bakeries and patisseries in town that are sure to give you a sugar rush. Make sure you try each of them out! (And don’t worry, all the bakeries listed here serve eggless products, so you don’t have to control your hunger pangs next time you see one of them on the table!)
Le Cakery Bakery and Café
Opened in 2011 by Mr. Yash Bhatnagar, this bakery comes at the heart of every person. Situated in the center of the city offering some of the best cheesecakes in town, this bakery has made its way into every house. Their specialties include chocolate truffle pastry, macarons, tarts, and mousses. Our personal favorite had to be the caramel walnut pie and the blueberry cheesecake. The subtle flavors combined with the perfect ambiance makes for a great place. They have come up with two new varieties of cakes this festive season, namely, the Pistachio Velvet and the Orange Velvet cake. You can also give their home-made bread a try ranging from whole wheat and 8-grain (multigrain) to their focaccia and garlic bread. They even have a café serving amazing Risotto, Pasta, and Pizzas!
Where – 73, Chetak Circle, Udaipur
Timing – 9.30 am – 9.30 pm
Home Delivery – Available
The Bake Affair
‘Fresh Eggless Yummy’ is what the card reads and that’s exactly how their products are once they enter your mouth. That dense, creamy and mellow flavor you always wished for? All of it fits just perfectly to give your taste buds a tickle. Started in July 2015 by Mrs. Meenal Khamesra Agarwal, Bake Affair is a home-based bakery that serves appetizing cakes and pastries on an order basis. They specialize in puddings and cheesecake (Oreo cheesecake and red velvet cake are to die for!) and for this festive season, they’ve got Dry Fruit coated chocolates, dessert jars, and customized hampers to gift to your special ones. They also make customized and theme cakes along with red velvet and loaf cakes. Order 24 hours in advance because as they say, ‘Delicious things don’t come easy!’ or at least what foodies might say.
Where – ‘Savitrikunj’, A-25, Alkapuri, Near Hotel Lakend, Udaipur
Timing – 10 am – 8 pm
Home Delivery– Available
Simply Sweet
‘Do what you love and love what you do’ is exactly what Mrs. Diya Trivedi did. What started off as an inclination has finally begun to pay off with the bakery becoming much talked about in town. Calm ambiance with beautiful graffitis on one side makes for a great place to sip on a cup of coffee and desserts. Their bestsellers include, Nutella brownie, tarts, cake pops, and recent additions of the very trending Spiral Potato and Garlic Toast make for a wholesome package. Diya is one of the first home bakers in town providing customized cupcakes and cakes. For the festive season, they’ve come up with Gulab Jamun cupcakes and Cheese fruit tarts. We’re sure you’ll be tempted by her baking skills once you give the place a try.
Where – 168 C, New Fatehpura, Near Baskin Robbins, Sukhadia Circle, Udaipur
Timing – 11 am – 12 midnight
Home Delivery – Available
Zoe’s Cake Studio
Mrs. Ankita Singhal is yet another amazingly talented home baker trained in eggless French entremets, Fondant cakes, Royal icing and Wedding cakes. She is one gem of a person and has been into baking for 6 years now. She has recently moved to Udaipur and started Zoe’s on an order basis in 2015. They also serve deconstructed desserts and cakes at Vantage by Panna Vilas, a rooftop restaurant by Hotel Viaan. Ankita tells us, cakes will soon be available to order from the latter. Her bestsellers include Gulab Jamun cheesecakes, Rabri Mousse and Almond Dredges. They’ve got flavored cashews, hazelnut date chocolates and dessert jars set up especially for this festive season. Order at least 24-36 hours in advance to get your mouth watering delicacy ready.
Where– New Navratan area and Vantage by Panna Vilas, Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Udaipur
Timing– 10 am – 6 pm
Home Delivery – Available
Celebration Bakery
Talk about bakeries and any list would be surely incomplete without this one here. They’ve been around for about 17 years now and need no introduction whatsoever to describe their products. Specialising in Dark Chocolate cakes and cookies, they are the first choice of every person in town. Mr. Ritesh Jain is the owner and has got everything you are looking for. They even have a fast food counter serving hot dogs, footlongs, burgers, etc. They’ve got customized cookie hampers made for the festive season and have come up with Natural Ice cream cakes that are selling like hot cakes in the city. Drop over anytime with your order and they cater to it within minutes.
Where – Surajpole and Sector-4 (outlets), Shop no. 4/5 Fatehpura Circle (Main Branch), Udaipur
Timing – 8 am – 10 pm
Home Delivery – Available
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In the photo – Mushroom and Herbs Pizza with Oreo Shake, entrance.
In words of George R. R. Martin, ‘Winter is coming!’ And so is the time to watch those beautiful sunsets, sitting by the lake, sipping on wine with your loved ones. Needless to say, this mesmerizing city of lakes abounds with places offering panoramic views of mountains, overlooking the lakes with the sun setting down at the horizon as if going underneath them and while it all happens, one cannot help but notice the water sparkling with the reflection of the fading sun! Can’t stop visualizing it, eh!? Well, it’s about time you put your imagination to rest and experience this affair for real because we are here with the list of five cafés/restaurants that offer a view of the sunset in all its glory and you should definitely visit these once while you are here.
Jheel’s Ginger Coffee Bar and Bakery
Water touching your feet and the Sun kissing your cheeks is nothing less than a blessing from Gods above. This place has a unique charm to it and what adds to the beauty is the smell of freshly grounded coffee beans. Not more than a year after it’s opening in 2011, it became the hotspot of town offering handmade loaves of bread, sauces, pancakes and other bakery items. The owner Mr. Pradhumna Jethi tells us the place has seating options on two different floors (ground and fourth) and a third one is in the preparation at the rooftop (fifth floor) offering a wider view of the city as well as sunsets during the evening. They have recently started wood-fired pizzas as well which seem quite delicious going by the looks and everyone seemed to be trying them. The average cost of a meal for two would cost around Rs. 400-450/-
Timing – 8.30 am – 9 pm (Veg).
Address – 52, Gangaur Ghat, near Bagore ki Haveli, Udaipur.
Mushroom and Herbs Pizza with Oreo Shake
Sun n Moon Restaurant
This place offers a view unlike any other in town and is sure to bewitch your eyes. With one of the highest rooftops in the area combined with a delightful ambiance and a variety of cuisines both veg and non-veg, this has become our favorite spot for watching sunsets and you’ll definitely end up sitting here for hours. And not just this, they provide facilities for all types of tourists, be it a hostel, hotel, restaurant or café, they’ve got it all. The owners Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Mr. Shakti Singh Rathore, Mr. Vivek Khar and Mr. Sumit Junelia define as their specialty, the continental dishes namely Chicken Princess, Chicken A La King, and others such as Malai Kofta, Mewari Khichdi, etc. Climb up to the Hawa Mahal (highest point of the roof) and you’ll actually feel on ‘top of the world’. It’s so high that all of the city seems as if it were underground (not kidding, experience it yourself). Average cost of meal for two is around Rs. 450-500/-
Timing – B (8-10 am), L (12.30-3.30 pm), D (7-10.45 pm) (Veg and Non-veg).
Address – Nr. Jagdish Temple, Gangaur Ghat Marg, Udaipur.
Penne Pasta at Sun n Moon
Amber by Amet Haveli
This place totally blends with nature. The blue and white furniture along with the sky and water creates a perfect camouflage. But this is not it, they have their own kitchen garden on one side where they grow Mexican Tomatillo, Bell Pepper, and other veggies and a unique barbeque unit on the other that adds to the spirit of the place. They’ve left no stone unturned to provide this restaurant a Mexican feel and honestly speaking, it does feel like one. They serve authentic Mexican dishes like their famous Mexican Chicken with Mexican Rice served in Molcajete, Enchiladas, Tortillas, and others like the Banofee pie. This recently opened restaurant is a big news for all the Mexican cuisine lovers in town and will absolutely leave a lasting impression on you. Average meal for two would cost around Rs. 1400-1500/-
Timing – Evening 5.30 – 11.00 pm (Veg and Non-veg).
This place comes at the heart of every Udaipurite, known for it’s mouth-watering Mexican and Levantish dishes namely Quesadillas and Baba Ganoush, this place leaves a mark on you just with that first bite. They even serve Gluten-free and Vegan dishes making them one of a kind in the city. And the list doesn’t end here, this place seems to be all about food, catering to all types of food lovers with their freshly made daal baati churma (churma with jaggery). The seating is comfy and the ambiance cozy enough. The place offers a good view of the sunset and is absolutely worth a visit. Cost of meal for two would be somewhere around Rs. 1200-1300/-
Timing – L (1.00-4.00 pm), D (5.30-11 pm) (Veg and Non-veg)
Looking for a multi-cuisine restaurant with an enchanting view of the sunset? Then this is the place for you. Situated right on the bank of Lal Ghat, this restaurant has a big menu and a mind-blowing view of the lake. The owner Mr. Veerendra Singh Rathore is a very humble person and describes as their specialty, their Roasted Chicken Rosemary, Mutton Rogan Josh, Farmer’s Pizza and Pastas. The best time to be here is during evening watching the Aravalis and the bathing Ghats shimmering with sunshine. The average cost of meal for two would be around Rs. 700-800/-
Timing – D (7.30-10.30 pm) (Veg and Non-veg).
Address – 27-28, Lal Ghat, Udaipur.
Chicken Rosemary
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Udaipur is home to scintillating scenery, some of the world’s best hotels, and a rich culture that keeps you mesmerized your entire life. Anything and everything in Udaipur is much talked about all over the world, but some of us are yet not familiar with the ‘dhabas’ (roadside restaurants generally situated on highways that serve local cuisine) situated in the vicinity of the city. And that’s why we were on the lookout for some worth visiting once, while you are in town. What are you even waiting for? Hop on your vehicles and head straight to one because the weather cannot get any better than this.
Charan Kamal Dhaba, N.H 8, Ahmedabad Highway
Situated approximately 15kms from the city, this pure vegetarian dhaba is as happening as it gets. Drop over some time and enjoy their mouth watering laccha parathas with paneer tikka masala, dal fry and relive the experience of highways of Punjab. The owner Mr. Amritpal Singh Daurka is a jolly one and defines his Punjabi thali and cheese butter masala best in town. The average cost of dining for two people comes around ₹200-225/- and they operate till midnight. So now you know where to satisfy your midnight cravings that too at an affordable price. (Drive safe though!)
If you are a Rajasthani food buff and want to savor some delicacies then this is the place for you. Located 6km from the heart of the city, this pure veg spot serves appetizing stuffed capsicum, malai pyaaz and laccha paratha and are open till midnight. Some of the specialties include stuffed tomato, besan gatte ki sabzi and kadhi pakoda. It has one separate air conditioned room if need be and is low in your pocket with dining costs for two between ₹250-300/-
Khalsa Pure Veg, 837 – University Road
Tired of driving on the highways looking for dhabas? Don’t worry, we’ve got you sorted with this great place situated right in the city. Mr. Kartar Singh ji ( the owner who is as lovely as his food) boasts of best in town dal makhani, paneer tikka and kulche chole. They even home deliver food across the city and have recently started a tiffin service at a very reasonable price. Cost of dining here would be approximately ₹300-350/- but it is worth spending every penny.
Bal Bal To, 100 ft. road, Opp. Connaught Place
We realized how many of you must’ve gotten bored with the pure vegetarian options so we thought of giving this recently opened place a try. This place has the set-up of a typical dhaba with a very interesting Mewari name which means ‘Hot-hot’, and they sure keep up with the name serving some amazing non-vegetarian dishes with specialties like Fish Lasuni, Tandoori Chicken, Mutton Masala, etc. They also serve vegetarian dishes and have a dedicated menu for diet-conscious people consisting of Lemon Chicken, Veg Saute, Lemon Fish, etc. The owner Mr. Prashant Tak tells us they too have a home delivery facility across town and that average food for two would cost around ₹300-350/-
Shreenath Kathiyawadi, N.H 8, Balicha Bypass
Is it even an authentic dhaba experience if we do not have to take out our cars/bikes to travel to the place? Situated 8kms away from the main city, Kathiwadi food aficionados have a great place to visit just out of town. They serve Kathiyawadi thali along with several other thali options like Punjabi, Gujarati, etc. The owner Mr. Ramesh Gurjar tells us they operate 24*7 throughout the year and serve the best kathiyawadi food anywhere around. The average cost of dining for two is approximately ₹250-300/-
द ललित लक्ष्मी विलास, उदयपुर में 11-20 अगस्त तक फ़ूड फेस्टिवल चलेगा । इस दौरान लक्ष्मी विलास, उदयपुर आपके लिए लेकर आया है 10 तरह के पराठे । इस मानसून में अगर आप पराठा खाना चाहते है तो आपको कहीं इधर-उधर जाने की ज़रूरत नहीं है । इन 10 दिनों में आपको 10 अगल-अलग तरह के पराठो की वैरायटी मिलेगी वो भी रॉयल व्यू के साथ ।
फ़ूड फेस्टिवल ‘पराठा जंक्शन’ 11 अगस्त से 20 अगस्त तक चलेगा ।
कुछ चुनिन्दा पराठो के नाम इस प्रकार है : डबल डेकोर पराठा, ये आपको चीज़ स्टफिंग के साथ मिलेगा । इसके आलावा बीटरूट पराठा, चायनीज़ लिफ़ाफा पराठा, चिकन कीमा पराठा, मेवा पराठा और भी बहुत कुछ ।
जब हमने हेड शेफ़ सुदर्शन से इस आईडिया की बात करी तो उन्होंने अपने ही शब्दों में इसके पीछे की कहानी बयां कर दी,
“ जब मैं दिल्ली में था तब सुबह उठते ही पराठा और लस्सी चाहिए होती थी, उसके बाद ही पुरे दिन के काम के लिए घर से बाहर निकलता था । मैं उदयपुर आया तो देखा, यहाँ पर्टिकुलर पराठो के लिए कोई अच्छी जगह नहीं है । बस तभी ये सोच लिया था, उदयपुर को तरह-तरह के पराठे खिलाऊंगा ।”
अगर आप पंजाबी खाने का लुफ़्त राजस्थानी तौर-तरीकों से लेना चाहते है तो पराठा जंक्शन आप ही के लिए है ।
मानसून, फतेहसागर, राजस्थानी मेहमान-नवाज़ी और पंजाबी टेस्ट, इससे बेहतर क्या कॉम्बिनेशन मिलेगा ।
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