The "Pink City" has a royal charm in the form of beautiful forts, palaces and a delightful palette of the best street food in the country. So, from spicy pyaaz or dal kachori to dal baati churma, gol gappe, shrikhand and more, Jaipur has a lot to offer.
For new residents or first-time travellers, here are the 9 best street food places in Jaipur worth trying.
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This popular street food joint in Jaipur is perfect for a healthy family banter over delicious grubs. Dubbed as one of the best family restaurants in Jaipur, this eatery offers a vast menu and about 50 varieties of sweets to choose from. Locals identify Rawat Mishthan Bhandar for its spicy plate of pyaaz kachori, delectable Indian sweets like ghewar and other street food options like golgappe, dal baati churma, and cheese puchka. Especially, if you are new to the city, this outlet is a must-visit.
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Must haves: Bun maska and masala chai.
Shoestring budget? This popular spot in Jaipur has got you covered. Gulab Ji Chai Wale is the perfect place for tea with friends. There are delicious shakes, coolers, sandwiches, Maggi, and chaat you can devour even if you're not a tea-lover. Located opposite Ganpati Plaza, this place is packed with all sorts of crowds. So head over to Gulab Ji Chai for your dose of tea... but before 6 pm.
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Must haves: Pav bhaji, matar kulcha and dabeli
If pav bhaji is all you seek, pav bhaji is what you will get! With two other outlets, Pandit Pav Bhaji is another popular street food corner in Jaipur. And though the restaurant has a limited menu, you can find the most delectable pav bhaji, sandwiches, bhel, noodles, matar kulcha, and dabeli here.
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Must haves: Egg chaat, egg pizza and egg thali
Egg Dee-Sanjay Restaurant is known for its unique and royal egg preparations. This street food joint with five other outlets offers 20 varieties of omelette along with other egg-citing dishes: egg chaat, egg puffs, egg Maggi, egg burger, egg pizza, and egg thalis. If you are gaga over eggs, you could try the egg shake or egg cold coffee. Run by Sanjay Sharma, a well-known participant of Masterchef India, the place has been a clear winner in the street food market of Jaipur for more than 2 two decades now.
Note that it is open from 12 noon to 4 pm.
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All the night birds in Jaipur, try Sethi Bar-Be-Que today. Open from 1 pm to 1 am, this street food restaurant in Jaipur is packed with food lovers and daaru partners for delicious chicken, paneer, and Peshawari tikkas, honey chilli potatoes and spring rolls. One of the best non-vegetarian restaurants in Jaipur, this eatery has full-on Dhaba-vibes which attracts the localiites every now and then!
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Must haves: Veg thali and sabudana khichdi
A carefully curated menu that caters to all your sweet and spicy cravings. Although known for its Indian sweets like shrikhand and ghewar, this street food joint also serves other hearty grubs like Kota kachori, khaman dhokla, and sabudana khichdi. Being a popular choice amongst the vegetarians in the city, Falahaar can be your hangout spot in the upcoming Navratri fasts.
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One of the oldest street food joints in Jaipur, Aunty's cafe is a prime recommendation that serves delicious food at affordable prices. Don't forget to try their pav bhaji, burger, chaat and authentic South Indian preparations.
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Must haves: Cheela and chaat papdi
If "chaat pe charcha" is your thing, this street food place in Jaipur is for you. But chaat is not all they offer. This fast food joint is also famous for its scrummy cheela varieties and chutney. You can expect quick service, affordable prices and flavoursome meals. A win-win-and-win situation for everybody.
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Must haves: Chinese bhel and chaat pizza
Cravings Dilli-style street food in Jaipur? Try Delhi Chat Bhandar STAT. From golgappe to papdi chaat, Chinese bhel, chaat special pizza, bhalla papdi, and chaap; this eatery is where you should go for authentic flavours of Dilli 6.
Now that the guide to the best street food places in Jaipur is there for you to read, it's time to gather all your buddies, casually check your wallets for change, mark the location on your phones, and just get ready to gorge!