Gujaratis are known for their heaven of art: eating and making people eat. Since 2020, people emerged massively to create versions of street food to curb their cravings. The street food business has increased dramatically between 2020-2024. The post-pandemic situation raises safety and hygiene concerns among people. The increased pocket sizes in Gujarat have also caused a rise in food prices. Out of 200 cities & 33 districts of Gujarat, the question remains constant: Where to eat & what to eat? 

The Trail Of Taste

Always remember the ground rule when taking your family out for food in Gujarat! Be patient when you hear “A to hu ghare b banai lau” (Even I can cook this at home) from your mom.There is a different enlightenment of having food outside our house. Sitting with friends over food & chai makes our lives easy. Gujpreneur brings you an exclusive guide to help you with the 10 most iconic & hygienic Street food of Gujarat, helping you decide, where to eat & what to eat!

Savoury street food dishes from Vadodara

From Lakshmi Vilas Palace to historic temples, from MS University to the United Way of Baroda, Vadodara is Gujarat’s third most liked place after Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. How would this city leave a chance to serve? 

1. Mahakali Sev Usal/ Sevsar: The best of Vadodara is here. Sevsar is a dish inspired by Maharashtra’s Misal Pav.Jay Mahakali Sevsar has a history running since 1988. The first modest stall was at Sardar Garden. It was an initiative by Sopanbhai Sane, along with sister Mirabai Sane & her late husband. Currently, Mahakali SevsarCenter is located near Kirti Stambh, close to the polo ground. The dish gained popularity by its electric taste and is one of the most appreciated dishes of Vadodara. 

2. Fafda ne Jalebi: Baroda ne ena Fafda Jalebi- When in the city, make sure you try Ratri Bazar’s fafda-jalebi. FromMayur Fafda vala at Nizampura or Mishri Sweets at Akshar Chowk- Be a Jethalal & go get’em all. 

​Must-try food spots in Surat​

The city consists of two people, Suraties living in Surat & Suraties living outside Surat. We know that Ponk, locho, Ganesh‘s aloo puri & Khausa from Rander are the best when it comes to Surat. Do we know where we get the best of it among the tons of street food to speak about? Here we have filtered the best of Surat for you, directly on your plates. 

3. Tameta bhajiya (Tomato fritters): There would be rarely any Gujarati who would say no to Bhajiyas. Fritters are a common street food in Gujarat. Be it from a street lory orprepared at home. These Tomato bhajiya’s of Dumas in Surat are well appreciated by the locals. Their franchises are being sold even in The States, Canada, and all the places where we have people of Surat live. Lashkari Bhajiya Center at Dumas beach is the one to have on the list, whenever visiting Surat. 

4. RimJim Sandwich: When looked upon, Surat’s Udhanadarwja seemed to be the center where this three-layeredsandwich is available in every second corner. From Jay Ambe Sandwich to Mahalaxmi, you name it & they have it. The best we found is  Mahalaxmi Sandwich.

The USP of this sandwich is that the bread is roundinstead of the traditional square shape. The first layer is of the famous green chutney and butter. The second and third layers have mayo, chutney, and a filling made up of an amalgamation of different veggies. Cheese is omnipresent in all three slices. The filled layers are stacked above each other, followed by the layer of chutney. After another layer of cheese on the top, the sandwich is baked. It is a must if you are roaming around the city. 

Rajwadu Rajkot

5. Bhungra Bataka

Originally from Kutch& available in almost all the cities, the dish is more famous in Rajkotalong with the authentic dishes of Saurashtra. Rajkot brings it into the frame through the variations of different spices, sometimes cheese, making it a specialty of the city. 

The great food of Kutch

 It would be unfair to mention Kutch only for one of its delicacies. However, Dabeli is the authentic street food of Kutch, alongside its white land, handcraft, wildlife, and heritage. It is a beautiful combination of buns with smooth spicy sweet potato filling. The history flows long back when in the 1960s, Mohsin Ali of Mandvi, Kutch started selling Dabeli in his small shop, which is now the name and dish of every household in Gujarat. The places to visit for mouth-watering street food are Bin Harif Dabeli in Gandhidham, Mandvi street stall in Mandvi & Bansuri Dabeli to name a few.

Aapdu Amdavad

From Raipur to SBR, the place where dreams are lived, The place where happiness is felt in the air, the place where the threads of love are knit!

The place where food is not just appreciated but made sure is felt in every bone; 

The place where people are not just made friends for sake, but also to show up in your life with just one phone. 

That’s how Ahmedabad is! And as lively as its people are, the food is lively ultra pro max. LijjatKhaman, Das na Khaman, Vanela Gathiya, Danny’s coffee house, High on Chai, Iscon Gathiya, Ghughra, HL’s Maggi, and many other places have shaped our childhood & even bellies. The time spent with colleagues & friends at these places is invaluable. With this, Gujpreneur brings the best of the best of Gujarat, dishes that every Amdavadi has got running in their blood.

7. Dalvada:

All Amdavadis love to hear these three magical words, “Ankur na dalvada”. And you have their heart. Nosingle person will deny these hot piping Anand dalvadas,prepared right in front of you. These can be found on and around Ankur crossroads in the Naranpura area, with 10 other hygienic street food delicacies of Ahmedabad.Located at almost every nook and corner now with its franchises, the taste is constant. Fun fact: For those who have guests visiting, Anand’s khiru (Raw batter) is famous for serving its best khiru forward.

8. Choice na pizza:

Not domino’s, not Uncle Sam’s, Ahmedabad is known for its famous, Bakhri pizza. The traditional wheat flour flatbread (Bhakri), as a pizza base with sauce, veggies, and cheese, sets it apart. Every amdavadi outside amdavad undoubtedly misses the authentic traditional pizza of Ahmedabad. 

9. Ragda Patties:

When in Ahmedabad, one must visit MANEK CHOWK. Alongside other dishes, you should not miss its vibrant Ragda patties. Jagdish Chaat at Law Garden, & Shivani Ragda patties are the places that bring water into your mouth by just their names. Famous amongst the locals, the dish brings an unfeigned taste combination of potato patty with traditional ragda- thereby making it to the list of top 10 street food dishes of Ahmedabad. 

10. Pani puri: 

Teekhi, meethi, khati, jeera vadi, moti, nani, nylon, sooji- You name it and they have it. We saved the best for the last. Ahmedabad has the best vendors for pani-puri, who not only serve the taste but also the variations that are loved by the foodies there. Amongst the hundredsof amazing pani stalls we have in Ahmedabad; one must visit Agrawal’s pakodi center at Law Garden; stating that you are a fan of teekhi pani puri. Another one making its pakodi stand out is Laxmi pakodi center again at Ankur, which is serving the largest pakodi in Ahmedabad to date. They came up with another franchise as well at Shivranjini recently.

Conclusion

The food places in Gujarat are as many as the fishes in the sea. Every place has its authentic taste and cultural history. You may never know which place you might discover when you visit, as there is always a new place setting its roots up the next moment. No question, why most emerging entrepreneurs are from the soil of Gujarat. BecauseGujaratis have two main components in their blood,Business & Food. And so do we, at Gujpreneur.  We will keep bringing more of them to most of you. To be served with freshly brewed content – keep checking Gujpreneur.