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You Aren’t a True Udaipurite If You Haven’t Tried These Food Items in Udaipur

In the last few years, the love for food in the city has escalated to a whole new level. One can find a foodie in every hook and corner of the city and to fulfill the hunger pangs of these foodies, every now and then some lip-smacking food items get introduced through various outlets in the city. While some are not able to allure much food lovers, some become an instant hit.

Amongst the plethora of these scrumptious food items, we have handpicked some which were able to secure a place in the minds and tummies of Udaipurites:

Potato Tornadoes at Crave Eat Repeat

If you have been noticing the UIT circle from last few months in the evening, it is generally very crowded. All the credit goes to this delectable food item. Potato tornado, twisted potato, potato twister, potato swirls, call what you may, the taste will surely stay in your mouth for quite a long time. These come in different flavors such as peri peri, lime pepper, spicy mint, garlic potato and a lot more.

Price: 70/-

Address: Lakeway Estate, 95 New Fatehpura, UIT Circle, Panchwati, Udaipur

 

French Fries and Frying Out Loud

What’s unique and new about French fries? After all, it can be found in almost every other café of Udaipur. But one thing that separates these fries from others is the way it is prepared and presented. Frying Out Loud is a dedicated fries outlet which serves more than 20 types of fries with different flavors, the most popular being peri peri fries, Lemon chilly fries, and cheese chili fries. The good thing is they are absolutely pocket-friendly and you can get all of them under 150 bucks.

Price: Starting from 75/-

Address: 28, Near R Kay Mall, Panchwati, Udaipur

 

Cone pizza at Coneeza

Picture by: Roopam Jain

Now that you are done with both potato twister and fries, reach to Coneeza which is at walking distance from both of these places. If you are one of those pizza junkies, cone pizza would just be the right thing to experiment with your taste buds. Different flavors of pizza on not your regular base but ‘soft on the insides and crunchy on the outside’ cones would be the perfect treat for you this weekend.

Price: 100/-

Address: Near U.I.T, Nazar Bagh, Panchwati, Udaipur

 

Cheese pull garlic Bread at Senor Swanky’s

If you are a fan of cheese garlic bread then don’t think twice and head straight to try these mouthwatering cheese pull garlic bread. This garlic bread is available in 5 different flavors.  Choose whatever you may, you won’t be disappointed and that’s for sure. While you are there try XXL Doritos, Maggi & Cheese as well. The dish will take you to Mexico and back.

Price: 150/-

Address: 168-C, Sukhadia Circle, Udaipur

 

Toofani Samosa at Raajwada

Not an ordinary samosa you’re thinking of. Mere one piece of this toofani samosa is enough to fill your stomach to the fullest. The filling of this huge samosa consists of pomegranate seeds, dry fruits, cottage cheese (paneer), potato mix and a lot of interesting spices. And it won’t burn a hole in your pocket at all.

Price: 35/-

Address: River Front Enterprises, Opposite Anand Plaza, Ayad Rural

 

Tandoori Chai at Chaifeteria

Tandoori chicken and tandoori roti is old news. Tandoori chai is the new in. Merely watching this Chai getting prepared will tempt all of your senses. This unique tea is prepared in the steaming hot kulhad which gives it the extraordinary smoky flavor that it has.

Price: 20/-

Address: Khaugalli, near Sukhadiya Circle, Panchwati

 

Chur Chur Naan at Ranaji

The crunchy, buttery and instant Chur Chur naan served with your favorite paneer handi or dal makhani is something which will force you every day to skip your meals and come for this scrumptious feast instead. The best thing about Chur Chur naan at Ranaji is that you’ll get to have both of them in just 60 bucks per plate. Seems like a great deal, isn’t?

Price: 60/-

Address: Khaugalli, near Sukhadiya Circle, Panchwati

 

Burj Khalifa Burger at Z27 Cafe

The name gives you hint enough. Burj Khalifa burger is one hell of a tall burger which will not just satiate your stomach but your eyes too. Just a look at it will make your mouth water. Trust me, the tangy and creamy sauces dripping onto the huge burger is the best sight in the world.

Price: 170/-

Address: 58 B, Behind Royal Motor, Near Sukhadiya Circle, Panchwati

 

It’s time to bid goodbye to those old school dishes and try something different this time. And who knows you might discover your new favorite dish in this food marathon, right?

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14 Places To Have The Best Pani Puri in Udaipur

When we think of eating Indian street food, Pani Puri is the first thing that comes to our mind and within no time does it make our mouths salivate! Pani Puri is the signature Indian chowpaty dish and the most loved delicacy in almost every part of the country. It is known by various names like Puchka, Pani Patashe, Gol Gappe, Phulki, Patashi, etc. in different parts of the country.

Go to any place and there’s one thing you are surely gonna find; these palatable deep fried little bowls made of wheat or semolina (suji), filled with all kinds of crunchy mouth-watering fillings and tangy sauces that leave a lasting flavor on your taste-buds. Pani Puri is more like an addiction for Indians and every street food sojourn in incomplete without gulping down at least one pani puri. Well, one is obviously never enough!

The taste and flavors of Pani Puri vary from region to region and yet they never fail to hypnotize the taste-buds of each one of us. Udaipurites have a crazy inclination towards pani puri and almost every major street in the city has dozens of pani puri sellers lined-up to satisfy your desi-food cravings.

Although it seems like a Herculean task to mention each and every pani puri seller of the city, we still tried our best and made note of some of the best ones in town. Here’s a list:

1. Shreenath Chaat Center

Craving Pani Puri? Here's a list of some places to go to

One of the most famous pani puri vendors in town. They serve a lip-smacking variety of street food and you can always find a lot of people binging on pani puris here.

Location: Shakti Nagar corner, Ashok Nagar Main Road, in front of Shree Ambe Mata Mandir

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Dahi Puri, Chole Tikiya, Pani Puri

2. Chotu Bhai Chaat Wala

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Another famous stall at the Sukhadia Circle chowpaty serving delectable varieties. One of the most popular choice for residents as well as tourists for eating pani puri.

Location: Sukhadia Circle Chowpaty

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Dahi Puri, Chole Tikiya, Pani Puri, Chinese food items

3. Bhole Chaat and Fast Food

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Another prominent pani puri seller at Sukhadia Circle also famous for South Indian food and other varieties.

Location: Sukhadia Circle Chowpaty

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Dahi Puri, Chole Tikiya, Pani Puri, South Indian food items

4. Shree G Gujarat Pani Puri

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A one-of-its-kind pani puri stall serving six different types of ‘pani’ along with deliciously filled crunchy puris.

Location: Sukhadia Circle, Opp. Big Bazaar

Varieties served: Pani Puri with 6 different types of pani

5. Sawariya Chaat Center

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Location: Ashok Nagar Main Road, Outside T.R.I

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Sev Puri, Aloo Tikki, Pani Puri

6. Purnima Chaat

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Location: Bapu Bazar Main Road, in front of Peter England Showroom

Varieties served: Chole Tikiya, Pani Puri, Dahi Puri, Chowmein, Paneer Chilly, Pav Bhaji, etc.

7. Bhawani Chaat Corner

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Location: Bapu Bazar Main Road, Near Brand Corner

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Sev Puri, Aloo Tikki, Pani Puri

8. Jodhpur Mishthan Bhandar

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Location: Opp. Town Hall, Udaipur

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Sev Puri, Chole Tikki, Pani Puri

9. Shri Santosh Chaat Corner

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Location: RMV road, Gulab Baagh

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Chole Tikiya, Pani Puri

10. Ganesh Chaat Center

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Location: Math Road, Bhopalpura

Varieties served: Dahi Puri, Aloo Tikki, Pani Puri

11. Payal Chaat Center

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Location: Ahead of Ayad Puliya, Opp. A-One Sr. Sec. School

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Dahi Puri, Aloo Tikki, Pani Puri, Pav Bhaji, Faluda

12. Sahu Chaat Center

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Location: Shastri Circle, outside V-Mart

Varieties served: Bhel Puri, Sev Puri, Pani Puri

13. Radhika Chaat

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Location: Ashwani Bazaar, in front of Hospital Gate

Varieties served: Sev Puri, Chole Tikiya, Pani Puri

14. Gokul Chaat Center

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Location: Maldas Street, near Jain Temple

Varieties served: Dahi Puri, Aloo Tikki, Pani Puri

There are many other street-side vendors serving pani puri at every nook and corner of the city such as 100 ft. road, Durga Nursery road, etc.

How many of these have you tried yet?

Tell us about your experience in the comments below. I would love to hear from you.

Happy Eating!

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5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset

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.

  1. Jheel’s Ginger Coffee Bar and Bakery

    5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset

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.

5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset
Mushroom and Herbs Pizza with Oreo Shake

 

  1. Sun n Moon Restaurant

    5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset

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.

5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset
Penne Pasta at Sun n Moon

 

  1. Amber by Amet Haveli

    5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset

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).

Address – Amet Haveli, Outside Chandpole, Udaipur.

5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset
Molcajete (Mexican Chicken with Mexican Rice)

 

  1. CHARCOAL by Pratap Bhawan

    5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset

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)

Address – 12, Lal Ghat, Behind Jagdish Temple, Udaipur.

5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset
Tacos with chicken fajita filling

 

  1. Rainbow Restaurant

    5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset

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.

5 cafés/restaurants in Udaipur that offer a gorgeous view of the sunset
Chicken Rosemary

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Article by : Akshat @UdaipurFoodie