Manek Chowk in Ahmedabad is where the real Garba after-party begins for many Gujarati folks! After an electrifying garba night in Ahmedabad, there’s no better place than Manek Chowk to unwind and grab a delicious bite. The bustling street is known for its market and food stalls, and while you won’t really be able to explore the market after a late garba night, you can definitely taste the delicious food here! So, without further ado, here’s us revealing some of our top picks for the best Manek Chowk Ahmedabad food!
Manek Chowk Street Food Picks: What To Have After A Fun Garba Nights
Best Street Food You Must Have At Manek Chowk
Sandwiches
They’re classic, comforting, and convenient! Sandwiches have been a popular street snack since the advent of the British. In the 1960s, the western concept of a ‘sandwich’ received a desi touch with the invention of the ‘Bombay Sandwich’, sandwich consisting of buttered bread slices layered with thin slices of boiled potato, beetroot, onion, tomato, and cucumber. The sandwich has since evolved and fused with multiple cuisines, leading to many creative (and some unconventional) varieties like the Pizza Sandwich, Chinese sandwich, Pineapple Sandwich, Chocolate Sandwich, and much more.
Chaat
Chaat is used more like an umbrella note to refer to a diverse array of street food snacks – and these include sev puri, pani puri, batata puri, bhel, ragda chaat, dahi puri, and much more! These street snacks are more or less quite similar in their preparation yet distinct in their own right. Common elements in most of these street food snacks include a potato filling, a spicy masala mix, and plentiful use of peanuts, chillies, yogurt, onions, and coriander. Chaat is a very popular form of having street snacks, especially in North India.
Pav Bhaji
Nothing compares to a piping hot plate of butter-loaded pav bhaji served with a generous side of chopped onions, coriander, and lemon wedges. The iconic street food has been a favorite among foodies not just in Ahmedabad but throughout India. And how do you identify a banger pav bhaji? Look out for its gravy-like consistency, loads of butter, and pavs slightly toasted with butter! And if you eat onions, there’s no better way to have pav bhaji than adding a generous amount of chopped onions and squeezing a lemon wedge over it!
Dabeli
Dabeli is a convenient snack that’s easy to grab and have on-the-go. It consists of a pav, lightly buttered and toasted. Inside, you’ll find a filling mainly consisting of spicy mashed potato, crunchy peanuts, juicy pomegranate seeds, and sev. The result is a deliciously sweet and spicy street snack that is particularly popular in North India. In fact, ‘dabeli’ as a word is rooted in the Hindi word for ‘press’ – ‘dabana’. It assimilated in the Gujarati language and the street snack was named ‘dabeli’ owing to how the filling is pressed very carefully inside the toasted pav.
Kulfi & Falooda
Ahmedabad is a haven for street food enthusiasts, but if you’re particularly passionate about street-style desserts, the city won’t disappoint you either. Within the vast variety of street-style traditional desserts, you must definitely try the kulfi and falooda here. Kulfi is essentially a dense, ice-cream like desserts that is often flavored with nuts, spices, and fruits. It is mostly made in ready-made molds and served either as chopped pieces or on wooden sticks. Falooda on the other hand is no less than a vibrant celebration in a cup! It consists of a milk-based beverage with vermicelli noodles, chia or sweet basil seeds, nuts, and other flavorful ingredients, sometimes even ice cream. It is usually served in a cup and is meant to be eaten with a spoon or consumed like a drink.
Manek Chowk Ahmedabad Food: Top 4 Must-Visit Stalls
Note that all the four stalls mentioned below are located on Manek Chowk Road, Mandvi Ni Pol, Ahmedabad. You’ll easily find them located close to each other as the road is more of a town square filled with plenty of food stalls, street vendor stalls, and shops. Also, almost all these stalls are open quite late till night, and even if these aren’t, there will definitely be other stalls offering similar food.
1. Bhawani Sandwich
Bhawani Sandwich is Manik Chowk’s crown jewel when it comes to loaded, buttery sandwiches. Stuffed with cheese, chutney, healthy vegetables, and spicy fillings, each bite at Bhawani Sandwich is guilty-pleasure you simply can’t resist. What you should definitely try here are the Paneer Sandwich and the Cheese Grilled Sandwich. And we promise that you definitely won’t be disappointed!
Price for two: INR 200 to INR 300
2. Mahalaxmi Pav Bhaji
Mumbai’s pav bhaji is certainly unmatched, but if you’re craving for the taste of some amazing pav bhaji in Ahmedabad, Mahalaxmi Pav Bhaji is definitely the place to consider. Imagine spicy, thick bhaji made with plenty of vegetables and pavs dripping with melted butter! It’s the kind of comfort food that is affordable, filling, and especially wholesome after a long, exhausting day!
Price for two: INR 300
3. Asharfi Kulfi
No pst-garba meal at Manek Chowk is complete without dropping by at Asharfi Kulfi. This kulfi center is popular all across Ahmedabad, attracting locals throughout the day and night. Here you have traditional desserts like kulfi and rabdi as well as western desserts like ice cream and milkshakes. What’s also special is that you have sugar-free versions for a lot of the desserts here, meaning you need not drown yourself in guilt after a bite of their delicious desserts!
Price for two: INR 200
4. Krishna Sandwich-Pizza
Krishna’s takes fusion food to a whole new level with their viral pineapple sandwiches! And while that makes you question a few food choices that this stall makes, the bustling crowd here says otherwise. They use the richest butter, spicy fillings, and fiery sauces that instantly make each of their sandwiches and pizza an instant hit among Ahmedabad foodies. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a bite of some indulgent sandwich or pizza after you’ve busted dance moves for hours?
Price for two: INR 250
Summing Up
Manek Chowk is a foodie haven – especially for those who like vegetarian and dairy-based street food. From delicious butter-laden pav bhaji to decadent kulfi and falooda, Manek Chowk has tons of options for all kinds of street food enthusiasts. So, if you are playing garba in Ahmedabad or traveling to the city for visiting different pandals or a navratri program, we hope you find this Manek Chowk Ahmedabad street food guide super helpful!
