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Best food in Gujarat & India
Hungry? Here are the best foods to try in Gujarat and across India – from Ahmedabad’s dhokla and fafda-jalebi to Surat’s locho and undhiyu, Rajkot’s Kathiyawadi thali and Mandvi’s dabeli. Then find the best cafes within budget, family restaurants, street food and night food markets near you.
Best food in Gujarat
Tap a dish to explore the city famous for it.
AhmedabadManek Chowk Night Market
Ahmedabad’s legendary late-night food square – pav bhaji, sandwiches, pizza and kulfi till past midnight.
AhmedabadGujarati Thali
Unlimited dal, kadhi, shaak, rotli, farsan and sweets on one plate – the best family meal in Gujarat.
AhmedabadDhokla
Soft, spongy steamed gram-flour cake with green chutney – Gujarat’s most famous snack.
AhmedabadFafda-Jalebi
Crispy fafda with hot jalebi and papaya sambharo – the classic Gujarati Sunday breakfast.
SuratSurti Khaman
Fluffy, sweet-and-tangy khaman, best eaten fresh with fried chillies.
SuratSurti Locho
Steamed, buttery street snack topped with sev, onion and spicy masala.
SuratUndhiyu
Slow-cooked winter vegetable mix – Surat’s Uttarayan special.
RajkotKathiyawadi Thali
Bajra rotla, sev tameta, ringan no olo, buttermilk and garlic chutney.
KutchKutchi Dabeli
Spicy-sweet potato bun with peanuts and pomegranate, born in Mandvi.
BhavnagarBhavnagari Gathiya
Crunchy gram-flour sticks with fried chillies – Bhavnagar’s pride.
VadodaraSev Usal
Spicy pea curry topped with sev and onions – Vadodara’s favourite breakfast.
GujaratKhandvi
Silky gram-flour rolls tempered with mustard seeds, sesame and coconut.
GujaratHandvo
Savoury baked lentil-rice cake with a crisp golden crust.
GujaratThepla
Spiced methi flatbread – the perfect Gujarati travel food.
SuratSurti Ghari
Rich mawa-and-ghee sweet made for Chandani Padvo.
ValsadValsad Hapus Mango
Sweet Alphonso mangoes from Valsad’s orchards – a summer must.
Best food spots in Ahmedabad
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Best food of India
Famous Indian dishes and the best cities to eat them.
HyderabadHyderabadi Biryani
Dum-cooked rice and meat – the pride of Hyderabad.
DelhiChole Bhature
Delhi’s favourite hearty breakfast.
MumbaiVada Pav
Mumbai’s iconic street snack.
MumbaiPav Bhaji
Buttery mashed-vegetable curry with soft pav.
BengaluruMasala Dosa
Crispy dosa with potato masala and chutneys.
KolkataRasgulla
Kolkata’s soft, syrupy Bengali sweet.
AmritsarAmritsari Kulcha
Stuffed tandoori kulcha with chole and butter.
JaipurDal Baati Churma
Rajasthan’s classic royal meal.
KeralaKerala Sadya
A festive vegetarian feast on a banana leaf.
GoaGoan Fish Curry
Coconut-rich curry with rice by the beach.
All IndiaPani Puri
India’s favourite street snack – crisp puris with spicy water.
All IndiaJalebi
Hot, crisp, syrupy spirals loved across India.
Food FAQs
What is the best food in Gujarat?
Dhokla, khaman, fafda-jalebi, Gujarati thali, undhiyu, Surti locho, Kathiyawadi thali, Bhavnagari gathiya and Kutchi dabeli are the most famous Gujarati foods.
Where is the best street food in Ahmedabad?
Manek Chowk’s late-night food market in the old city and the Law Garden night market are Ahmedabad’s most famous street-food spots, while Sindhu Bhavan Road and SG Highway are best for cafes and restaurants.
What is the best Gujarati breakfast?
Fafda-jalebi with papaya sambharo, khaman-dhokla, thepla with chai and Vadodara’s sev usal are the classic Gujarati breakfasts.
Where can I eat the best undhiyu?
Surat is famous for undhiyu, especially in winter around Uttarayan (January).