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devrajofjaipur

Hi Guys

I am planning to visit Ahmadabad shortly. I have been on this forum for some time now and have heard of many great things that Ahmadabad has to offer. Things like "Fried Icecream" and the person who makes 100 diff types of eggs etc.... I have come to know these things on the forum only. This is my first trip to the city so want to make most of it! Can you please list the things which I MUST EAT when I am in the city and the best places to eat. It would be great !

18lama

Ahmedabad is "notoriously" famous for fried things. If you count your calories and worry all the time than this city isn't the place for you.

There are a few places you have to try.
1) Dalwadas: Made from Udad Dal, available at 2 places:

Gota chaukdi on SG Highway and at Ambica Center near HL commerce college in Navrangpura.

2)Khaman ( refreshingly a non fried item): also popularly known as dhokla in the rest of India. Believe me those two are very different from each other anyway to try both of them, you will need to head to Das's Khaman near Nehrunagar. Its just a few meters away from Nirma circle.

3)Bataka Vada (Vada made from large chips of potatoes and fried) available at Raipur Bhajjiya house near Nehrunagar or The original Raipur Bhajiya house near Raipur Darwaza in the old city.

4)Gujarati Thali: a complete experiece, you'll need to go to Pakwan or Gopi they are both near VS Hospital near Ellisebridge.

I hope that helps...

PS: Most of the autowallahs know about above mentioned places, so ask them if you have doubts about finding them. If you have your own vehicle than you can always explore on your own.

devrajofjaipur

Thanks a lot. This was very helpfull. About "Khaman" and "Dhokla" , I came to know only a few days back that they were different things. In mumbai especially, "Khaman" is also called "Khaman Dhokla". I have tried "Handvo" at my gujju friend's place, and I think its awesome. Even better than "Dhokla"!. Where can I get really good "Handvo"?

18lama

For Handvo: You will need to check out 'Agashiye' near Lal Darwza in the old city or 'Swati' near Law Garden.

I forgot to mention that for a complete experience of great food and a great pseudo rural experience you have to visit 'Rajwadu' near Vejalpur and 'Vishala'(the one with the famous utensil museum) near Sarkhej.

aashaka_gandhi

well devraj..... for gujarati thali u shud definately visit GORDHAN Thaal.....its one of 'the' places to eat. also the eggs wala is called R.K. eggs n sits outside NID Campus jus near to the bridge.

than there is law garden.....where u ll get those sandwiches, pani puri, n all types of junk food n dont worry its hygeinic......! dont forget to taste the small pizza they give....!!!!

also vishala is like a typical village in gujarat......dont go there on monday as the exhibition is closed there...i personally love vishala......somehow dont enjoy rajwadu...!!!!

18lama has already told u about some other places as well.....!!! kitli chai;s @ iim or uni road is very famous .....!

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18lama

I would digress slightly on Gordhan thaal, while it offers decent food but it is not entirely a Gujarati food experience. Where as the cuisine offered at Gopi near VS Hospital offers very authentic Gujarati and Katiyawadi taste.

devrajofjaipur

Hi Guys,

Checked out the Gujarati thali at Pakwan. It was great. Ahmadabad is a foodie's paradise. I also had pani puri with six different types of pani, but I forget where it is located. Thanks for the tips

18lama

you're welcome, good that you enjoyed the food which this city has to offer.

kirankumargb

ummmm mouth watery reading this thread....!

Why does such thread come right at the lunch time...?

panchabhut

:lol:
so that at least u can have something to eat