7 Famous Indigenous Dishes Of Ahmedabad To Die For!

Amdavadis all over could easily boast about the vivid expanse of flavour the indigenous cuisine possesses. Out of the huge variety of exquisite grub out there, we’ve shortlisted some iconic dishes for you to try out and we assure you, they bring out the true essence of Gujarat, so read on ahead!

1. Khakra From Induben Khakrawala 

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These heavenly wheat discs are like flattened bites of heaven on your palate. Khakra is that one food item you could munch on any time of the day for those uncalled-for hunger pangs; and which better place to hog on this legendary snack than a legendary eatery that boasts Khakra as its strong suit. Visit the decade old Indu Khakrawala store to indulge in some nostalgic snack-time blues. 

Where | Navrangpur, Maninagar, New CG Road and more
Timings | 9:30 AM - 9 PM
Call Them | +91  7926 464 272
Cost | Rs 80 (500g)

2. Khaman From The Das Khaman Shop

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Don’t let the visual resemblance fool you; as much as this mouth-watering delight may look like a dhokla, the basic composition of gram flour makes Khaman different from the popular Dhokla. Another favourite among the natives as well as visitors, Das Khaman house dishes out some amazing renditions of this spongy delight! Get your Khaman on the go at the famous Das Khaman Shop!

Where | 2, Trade Center, Stadium Cross Rd, Navarangpura Gam, Navrangpura
Timings | 9 AM - 9 PM
Call Them | +91 7926 406 472
Cost | Rs 220 (1kg)

3. Dalvada - Ambika Dalvada Centre

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These deep-fried bite-sized nibbles have deemed themselves an archetype of Gujrati street food! Ambika Dalvada Centre is the place one should visit in Ahmedabad for these decadent snackibles. Coupled with onions, green chutney and a piping hot cup of tea, Dalvadas make for the perfect tea-time snack! 

Where | 3, Shivam Complex, Behind HL College, Navrangpura
Timings | 9 AM - 8 PM 
Call Them | +91 9924 490 504
Cost | Rs 100 (200g)

4. Ragda Patties from Arpit Ragda Patties 

Fried potato cakes topped with palatable white pea curry, this delicious brew of flavours has been given the title of Ragda Patties. This preparation is found exclusively in the western parts of India, thus making it an unmissable attraction when you’re in Ahmedabad and the one place which makes us drool over this dish is Arpit Ragda Patties! Hop on over with your buds ASAP!

Where | Kakadiya House, Ankur Char Rasta, Rang Jyot Society, Naranpura, opp. Aarambh Complex
Timings | 2 - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 909 934 6602
Cost | Rs 90 

5. Keema Samosa From Bera Samosa 

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One might have the opinion that Ahmedabad houses only vegetarian grub; well, Bera Samosa would like to disagree as they’ve been serving scrumptious Keema Samosas to visitors for years! The Keema samosa is a delicacy one could hog on at the famous Bhatiyar Gali but the Bera Samosa chain of restaurants has propagated the concepts of this dish to several other parts of town, making it unmissable! Make sure to drop by and gorge on this delish dish!

Where | Bhadra, Juhapura, Khadia and more
Timings | 11 AM - 10 PM
Call Them | +91 9409 407 172
Cost | Rs 33(100g)

6. Kulfi - Asharfi Kulfi 

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On a typical humid day out on the streets, one would need something to cool off after gallivanting for hours and the best way to do so would be to consume an icy cool bowl of Kulfi! Asharfi Kulfi brings to you a plethora of Kulfi flavours to choose from; a fair warning, you may end up having several at once so here’s a *brain freeze alert*. The decadent taste and extensive variety will definitely make you hungry for more!

Where | CG Road, University Road, Memnagar and more
Timings | 11 AM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 769 803 3211
Cost | Starts From Rs 95

7. Fafda Jalebi - Oswal 

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This beautiful concoction of sweet and savoury is popular in the state of Gujarat. Mainly due to its cultural significance of being the traditional snack consumed on Dussehra every year. Fafda Jalebi is hands down the most exquisite dessert one could indulge in after gorging on zesty grub all day! Oswal has immortalized this dish, making it one of the most renowned eateries in the city so make sure you drop by and taste this gastronomic delight!

Where | 14, Ajanta Commercial Complex, Ashram Rd, Usmanpura
Timings | 6:30 - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 7927 544 531
Cost | Rs 140 

There you have it peeps, your culinary guide on how to live like a true Amdavadi!