Street Food to Try in Jaipur

Street food in Jaipur is the no.1 reason why you should have more cheat days on your Google Calendar. Also, ditch all other plans that might come in the way of you and the city’s many street food hotspots too. Sure, flying high on a hot air balloon near Jal Mahal or trekking your way to the Nahargarh fort could be better for your eyes. Though the best street food in Jaipur – is what’ll make your taste buds go gaga

But hey, before you go on a street food rampage, you’ve got to take some time to plan it out too. Though given the hectic routines that young folks like you have, we didn’t wanna depend on you to take the first step and venture out on your own. So that’s exactly why we did some research and compiled a list of the most famous street food dishes to try out in Jaipur. Because no matter what, we, at Stanza Living, can’t help but make lives more happening for young migrants living away from home. Though, you shouldn’t just take our word for it. Instead, you could look at our Stanza Living residences for proof. Our co-living spaces are equipped with on-call amenities like professional housekeeping and laundry. Plus, we even prepare homely meals for you every day. And those which can be customized too, depending on your mood and your taste. And on top of that, we’ve even got cafe food available for you to order as well. But on those days when you wanna do street food, we help you out with suggestions too. Don’t misunderstand tho, we could fry up a decent raj kachori too, but taking the street’ out of street food wouldn’t be much fun, would it? Nope. And that is why you should bookmark this page and go out to try this list of mouthwatering dishes. But fair warning, once you explore the street food in Jaipur, your cheat days won’t take much time to convert into months, years, and then, well, forever and ever.

Best Street Food Dishes to Try Out in Jaipur

Top 12 street food dishes in Jaipur are:

• Gol Gappa
• Pyaaz Kachori
• Dal Cheela
• Lassi
• Doodh Jalebi
• Rabdi Ghevar
• Shrikhand
• Omelet
• Mutton Tikka
• Crispy Pakoda
• Kulfi
• Kathi Roll

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Gol Gappa

Gol Gappa is clearly the common favorite amongst all Indians out there. And unlike every other Gol Gappa wala, you don’t have to tell the ones in Jaipur to make it extra spicy or teeth’. Instead, no matter which area of the city you go visit, there’s plenty of space waiting for you in these broken spheres of tangy water and mashed aloo.

Where to try: Chawla’s and Nand’s at Fashion Street.

Pyaaz Kachori

Kachori fans will know, masala kachori is really good, but pyaaz kachori is even better. And the ones made in Jaipur provide the perfect testimony to that. After all, with all the melodious sounds of ghungroos and sarangis all around, only the cooks in Jaipur can do nothing except make those good’ol pyaaz masala flavours sing.

Where to try: Rawat Mishthan Bhandar.

Dal Cheela

Dal Cheela is one of the famous street food in Jaipur. The cheela, a chapati made of dal, is served with two types of spicy yogurt, chili, garlic, and mint chutney. Plus, it’s always topped with a slice of paneer too. Perfect street food dish for vegetarians who use the word paneer’ at least once in each sentence every time they talk about food.

Where to try: Masala Chowk.

Lassi

Few people need to be introduced to the most soul-warming beverage. The world-famous Indian Lassi, that is. One sip of the creamy drink made with yogurt, and malai leaves, and you get a white mustache on the top of your lips. We mean, you may not be having the best of days, but a glass of chilled lassi is all you need to put up a big white, sorry, wide smile on your face.

Where to try: Lassiwala on M.I. Road.

Doodh Jalebi

Doodh Jalebi is something you’ll find in every nook and corner of the city. And along with some lip-smacking imartis too. They say 20 rupees worth of doodh jalebi along with 10 rupees worth of imartis is enough to make anyone with a sweet tooth cancel all their retirement plans, break their fixed deposits and settle down here in Jaipur. Preferably near one of the city’s many halwai shops, of course.

Where to try: Saras Parlour in Malviya Nagar.

Rabdi Ghevar

Another one of the most iconic Rajasthani street food delicacies is the Rabdi Ghevar. And even though it’s street food, don’t assume it’s any easier to make. In fact, making a perfect rabdi ghevar is sooo difficult, it was one of the elimination challenges in the last season of Masterchef India given out by Michelin star chef Vineet Bhatia. So imagine.

Where to try: Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar, Johri Bazaar.

Shrikhand

Who doesn’t love a good shrikhand, a yogurt-based drink that’s more refreshing than anything out there? At least, nobody on our friend list. Also, the ones served at Falahaar in Jaipur is good enough to beat any other city which is known for serving shrikhand. Yup, Delhi and Kolkata, we’re looking at you.

Where to try: Falahaar in Saraogi Mansion.

Omelet

You might be wondering why we’ve included something as simple as an omelet on this list. Though, those who have tried the ones served in Jaipur’s many street stalls would tell you why. First, it tastes more than just an omelet you cook up in the morning when you’re running late for the office. Second, just like any other despo Indian who’s looking for western validation, you’d want Gordon Ramsay to pick up on it amongst his encyclopedia of a bazillion egg-based dishes.

Where to try: Sanjay Omelette, Bapu Nagar.

Mutton Tikka

Whenever you find yourself walking in a busy street in Jaipur, the smell of roasted mutton tikka will make you change directions in a sec. Also, a chicken tikka or a paneer tikka is something that’s common in most cities, but mutton tikka? Not so much. And that is just another piece of evidence to Jaipur’s unapologetic obsession with red meat you know. So there’s that.

Where to try: Sethi Barbeque in Raja Park.

Crispy Pakoda

Crispy Pakodas may be one of the famous street food in Jaipur. Prolly why you’d find a handful of pakodas wrapped in old newspapers in the hands of every tourist while they’re exploring the city’s historical places. In fact, it’s more common for tourists to snack on pakoras in Jaipur than their infinite attempts of saying Khamma Ghani at every chance they get lol.

Where to try: Saras Parlour in Malviya Nagar.

Kulfi

The types of kulfis sold in the pink city are plenty in number. And that includes Matka malai kulfi, paan kulfi, and the classic Kesar badam kulfi too. Also, remember how back in our school days, we used to pool in cash to buy a single kulfi from the kulfi wala waiting outside the school? The ones made in Jaipur are exactly like that, stored in those metal molds that give them their shape. Perfect for people who want yumminess along with some child-like nostalgia.

Where to try: Pandit Kulfi on Link Road, Bapu Bazaar.

Kathi Roll

Kathi Roll may not be something as unique as you’d imagine being on this list. Though we promise you, the street food connoisseurs in Jaipur definitely know how to cook up one that’s worth remembering from your travels to the city. So even if you might get nagged on by your bestie who’s constantly in the hunt for authentic experiences’, pull them hard towards a Kathi roll stall whenever you see one and tell them this is how you wanna roll’ from now. Ok, bad pun, sorry, bye.

Where to try: Al Bake, M.I. Road.

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