Some delicacies in every city are a must to savour. Here’s the top 5, not to be missed if you are on a trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan. While exploring the city and the magnificent forts and palaces, it is always a good idea to keep savouring the local dishes on the way. You get almost everything to satisfy your appetite on the streets of the Pink city which are high in taste, be it a snack, heavy stuffing meal or refreshing beverages. So here we have the compiled a list of must-try famous Jaipur street food: Authentic taste, easy on pockets & stomach and where to find them.
Pyaaz Kachori & Samosa at Rawat Mishthan Bhandar
Kachori and Samosa are one of the staples all day snack in India. Few places are famous for the same, maintaining the taste for 50 years and more now, the unique mix of spices gives the authentic taste. One such legacy is Rawat Mishthan Bhandar’s Kachori. It is a crispy deep fried snack with spicy onion filling.
Advice: With Kachori take Samosa too. Sweet in taste and complements the Kachori. For the ones who love to try but scared of spicy food must go for Samosa.
Price: Kachori Rs.30 and Samosa Rs.20
Location: Opposite Polovictory Cinema, Station Road, Sindhi Camp, Jaipur
Lassi at Lassiwala, MI Road
Must-visit if you’re in Jaipur. This snowy white sweet yoghurt smoothie with a touch of sourness and the buttery layer of malai, served in earthen clay glass makes it even taste better with a feel of Rajasthan. This rejuvenating cool drink will leave you refreshed.
Advice: You will find back to back 3 to 4 shops written lassiwala, if you get confused, we suggest the corner shop no. 312 to go with.
Range: Rs.20 to Rs.50
Location: Panch Batti, MI Road
Papaya Shake at Rama Cold Drink Shakes
No other thought, just go for it. With a touch of Rose syrup, it has Papaya, milk, ice cream and dry fruits in it which entirely gives it a bliss taste. The shake comes in many other flavours too like Chikoo, Banana and more. Stomach filling, full of nutritional value and good to have while exploring the city.
Price: Rs.25 a glass
Location: Ajmeri Gate, Adjacent to Petrol Pump, MI Road
Chai at the Rockies
Though crowded in morning peak hours easy to get you Tea (Chai ) here. If you are a tea hills, you must try this. Very refreshing.
Advice: You will get a few choices like Butter Bun and Samosa to partner your tea but better to have the feel of Tea, you won’t need anything to match it.
Price: Rs.20
Location: Opposite Ganpati Plaza, MI Road
Sandwich at Bapu Bazar
Good Snack to go for while shopping or walking by Bapu Bazar. This Mumbai style vegetable raw Sandwich with Potato, Cucumber, Onion and Tomatoes with Butter Spread and Flaky Chat Namkeen above it, sorted into 6 pieces is worth trying.
Advice: Try avoiding fried snacks while exploring or shopping by Bapu Bazar.
Price: Rs.20
Location: Push Cart at the entrance of Bapu Bazar
Sweets at LMB
If you are a sweet lover, this is not to be missed. Fresh and every bite tastes so well. Hard to find such fresh sweets with a lot of choices. You will love it if you like having different kinds of sweets.
Advice: Better to try one amongst various categories. Take one random from Malai Sweets( Based on Milk Butter), Bengali, and Dried ones. You can order a single piece to try. Eat then and there. If you want to take them home, get them packed the last day of the journey.
Range: Rs.30-60 per pc
Location: 100, Johari Bazar
META: The top 5, not to be missed if you are on a trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan. Rawat Kachori, Lassi at Lassiwala, Bombay Sandwich, Papaya Shake, Tea, Sweets at LMB