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Where To Eat in Pune? 20 Must-Try Local FoodPlaces in Pune

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Dont forget to carry your rubber slip-ons if youre leaving for Pune. Drive through the lusciousgreen mountains, feel the cool breeze blow through your hair and smile pointlessly. Lounge witha beer in a city where retired uncles and aunties get-together for karaoke nights, and the college
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katta is colonized by Bengalis, Punjabis and Gujaratis, as they all bite into a vada-pav.

People from around the world come here to spend months in the Osho Ashram, a world-renowned meditation center, and some just drive down for the wildest parties ever. Whatever beyour reason, this historical city and now an IT hub makes you feel its spirit. Casual conversations,comfortable climate and its laid-back, whats-the-big-rush attitude are addictive. If youve beenhere once you will want to keep coming back again. So while you are in Pune, lounge, eat and be

merry like the locals. Here is a list of 20 of the local favourites, each has its own vibe and specialtythat prints in your head. Remember the time we went to.. kind of places.

#1 Goodluck Caf

Opens at 7.30 am, Goodluck Caf, located at its namesake Goodluck chowk in the middle of allthe hustle bustle in the Deccan area of Pune is not a restaurant but a history. A history ofgenerations that have been coming to this eatery day after day, just for the Keema Pav and Bun-Maska, Chai. Being close to the Film Institute, this affordable eatery has seen celebrities like DevAnand, David Dhavan walk through its doors since they were students and through decades for

the delicious food. Goodluck used to be among the few places in Pune that offered non-vegetarianfood at affordable prices at the time. If youre in Pune, you cant give this place a miss, you musttry out the Keema-Pav here, it is legend (Wait-for-it)dary! It is still affordable with good qualityfood, what we call practical pricing, for hygienic food. Try the Chicken ra-ra with rumali rotisduring the lunch hour, but before that, you must wait in a long que, only to be seated withinminutes, just as your food appears on the table like magic!


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#2 Burger King

Not to be confused with The Burger King Chain, this is a local stand-alone. There are two BurgerKings, one around MG Road and the other near Koregaon Park (Lets call it KP like the locals).The one in KP has great ambience, and by ambience I mean it is full of trees and has three separateseating areas, each isolated from the other. The plastic chairs and tables are worn out but there isone high table with bar stools of-sorts that is right in front of the creeper adorned entrance, that isthe most fun place to sit and is usually occupied. It is a cheap, self-service place that almostalways has a long line to place the order and their sandwiches get over fast. I usually tell them toskip the ketchup in my sandwich, but I absolutely love their simple salami sandwich and thesausage surprise with lots of egg bhurji. The veg burger is also really big and the massive beef burger takes it away. What I like the most about this place is that it is simple, straightforward andcasual, just like the people of Pune.




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#3 Marz O Rin

Like every other Puneri, I have grown up on the homely macaroni and cheese, chicken sandwichand coffee of Marz-O-Rin. Why it is named so, remains a mystery to the world even today. Righton the main street, MG Road the big red and white board of Marz-O-Rin cannot be missed. Marz-
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O-Rin has fed the city since the time the roads used to be empty, and bike races were organized onthe main street. The mac n cheese is still the same, so is the make-at-home chicken sandwich andcoffee. The people that run this place are still surprisingly quick though they seem easy-going.The sturdy, neat furniture humbly fulfills the purpose of seating you as you grab a quick, cheap bite. Lot of people come here just to sit and take a breather between shopping, but there is a rule,No food on the table, no seat.

#4 Vaishali

There is always a large crowd outside Vaishali on FC road waiting for a table, and for goodreason. Have you tried out the world-famous Sev Puri Dahi Puri (SPDP) and sabudana wadashere? No one can make sabudana wadas with coconut chutney like that, and that white butter, orloni they add on their special dosas makes them so butterly drool-worthy, its a sin to go on eatinglike that. If that wasnt enough reason for you, hop in here for breakfast or for a pav bhaji and youwill enjoy this hustle bustle just like the locals do.

#5 Amriteshwar Pohe

Hungry at 4am after a great party last night? Join the students after their study-sessions and inthe middle of a sleepover night, as Amriteshwar at Nal stop signal serves freshly made kaandePohe, sabudana khichadi, idlis and chai. He is too busy serving to even lift his head, he opens theshop at 4am, and even earlier sometimes, as newspapers are sorted, and street lamps light up theempty road, you will find dozens of bikes parked outside amriteshwar. The mild and humblekaande pohe have a taste that lingers in your memory. Try it out once, and it will urge you to stayup every night.


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#6 Tiranga Non Veg

Looking for delicious gawti chicken curry and jowar bhakris in the city? Tiranga non-veg is theplace to be. With nearly half dozen branches in different parts of the city, Tiranga is where you

will find home-style Maharashtrian curry with the perfect blend of hot spices and soft, hot millet(jowar) bhakris straight from the tava. This too, like many other favourite eateries in Pune,prepares fresh food everyday, which is likely to get over if you reach late. Vegetarians dont step back, I had the freshest, softest, bestest ever palak paneer here, which was equally good, if not better than the non-vegetarian food. They use desi chicken in their curry, which means less meat but more flavour in every bite. Im not a mutton lover, but even so, the mutton sukha and themutton biryani here is a out of this world, finger lickingly yummy. It is the best, softest and thetastiest mutton there can be, simply because their maharashtrian spice blend makes it so good.This place is by food lovers, of food lovers and from food lovers. Im still day dreaming about thefood as I speak.


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#7 Sinhagad Trek

If youre in Pune for a weekend and in the mood for a meal on the mountains in a locals hut, thengo for an early morning trek to Sinhagad Fort and work up an appetite. You will be rewardedwith a rustic meal of Zunka-Bhakar and Gawti Kombdi (Rustic, desi Chicken curry), and theadventurous picnic will be worth every ounce of effort you put in to climb up that mountain. Thisplace becomes lush green, and 3 times more beautiful during the monsoon, and the roasted bhutta(corn) and chai make it all the more romantic. You will find a lot of couples coming up to thehistorical site for lovely view and a different, yet wonderfully economical desi meal. The trek maytire you, but the experience is priceless.
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#8 Shabree

Thalipeeth, is a local delicacy made with a variety of grains and eaten with chutney, this andmany other authentic Maharashtrian delicacies like sabudana khichadi, bhareleli vangi (stuffed brinjal), batatchi bhaji (potato preparation), amti (Maharashtrian pulses), varan-bhaat (Dal-Rice)can be tried and enjoyed at Shabree. Shabree also serves a Maharashtrian thali. Pohe andsabudana wadas are also served, it is very crowded during meal times, but of youre a vegetarianand want to try the local food, then this is the place to be.

#9 Bedekar Missal

Missal, is a spicy preparation made with sprouted lentils, topped with farsan (fried munchies) andserved with pav. Puneri Missal is considered to be the best missal in Maharashtra, and the mostfamous missal-pav in Pune is served in Bedekar Missal. This humble shop with steel plates andcrowded benches has no branches, and known for selling lip-smacking Puneri missal.

#10 Sujata Mastani

Ever tried a mastani loaded with dried fruits, flavoured with kesar or in your favourite fruitflavour? Skip a meal if you want to try this creamy, desi handmade ice-cream, it is no regular ice-cream, you will not be able to finish your glass full right after a meal. Yes, I said glass full, thishybrid ice-cream milkshake is served in a glass and topped with nuts and dried fruits, kesar and
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in some cases cherry. It is unimaginably creamy, and was whipped by hand over an ice blockwhen it first started almost 50 years ago. Sujata Mastani is very famous and has several branches,you must find the nearest one and try it out.

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# 11 Kalyan Bhel

They have a number of branches in the city only because no one else makes bhel like they do. Ican try to explain what is so great about it, but you will only be able to appreciate theawesomeness of this bhel once you have it yourself. The mlange of sweet, spicy and sourflavours is oh-so-perfect and the flavour of the chutneys they add is a signature that cant bereplaced.

# 12 Vohumans Omlette

Near Ruby Hall Clinic, go to Vohumans when youre in the mood for breakfast all day, he servesthe best bun-omlette, and his cheese omlette gives you both, satiation and hunger-for-more at thesame time, what a feeling that is! Just sit back and relax, and enjoy your omlette. And yes, ofcourse it is a cheap and fulfilling meal at any time of the day.

#13 JJ Garden Vada Pav

Want to try the best vada-pav in town? Go for JJ Garden vada-pav in Camp area, near MG road.

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Arthurs Theme has served continental food from the time when people didnt really know whatcontinental food was, it catered to the world citizens that lived in this area, yet the locals havealways loved this place. If you love classic French sauces, gorgeous vegetables with potatoes onthe side then Arthurs Theme with that cosy Pune-feel will win you over. It is casual fine-dining,cosy with food that makes you feel cosy. Solomon prawns are yummiliciously popular, and thecreamy sauces and fresh herbs with names like Diane and Ferdinand give this place a veryEnglish or French restaurant character. They have no branches in Pune, other than the one in

Koregaon Park, but they do have a branch in Mumbai.

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# 15 Coffee House

Located in the heart of the city, very close to Moledina road Coffee House for years has been theone place every Punekar would to go to. Why? When concept of fast food restaurant was in itsinfancy, Coffee House was one of its kind in the city. I dont even have to look at the menu, I cantell you they serve everything! Everything? Yes, everything meaning, Pav Bhajis, Dosas, Idlis,Uttapams, Indian food, Chinese food, Mexican food and lovely, thick milkshakes. They serveeverything that a typical Indian fast food eatery serves and whats more, they are quick, the food
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is familiarly good (I dont know if thats a word, familiarly) and it is like the go-to place for all thelocals when we are in that area. The waiters always smile, no matter how busy it is, and it is very busy all the time, they even know your name, and who doesnt love to go to place like that?

For the Late Night Food Hunt

Amriteshwar Pohe

Be there at Nal stop signal at 4am for kaande pohe and chai, now dont keep your hopes up if youreach an hour late, because I told you, there is a big crowd there and kaande pohe get over in notime.

Shivajinagar Station Stalls

For pav-bhaji and bhurji-pav, late in the night, drive down to the Shivajinagar station, usuallythere is mad traffic and hustle bustle here, but later in the night it is quiet and lit up by these littlestalls that sell bhurji pav and pav-bhaji outside the station.

Where to Drink

1 Brewhouse in Corinthian on NIBM Road, try out there Bob Barley and other freshly brewed beer in the open air seating area as you enjoy the music.

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High Spirits in Koregaon Park is a very popular place if you wish to go drinking.

The Irish House in Phoenix Mills, Vimannagar is great for International beer brands, dont missthe happy hours here.

For The Road What to Take Back from Pune?

# 17 Kayani Bakery

There are literally hundreds of people that crowd inside the shop, the moment Kayani opens inthe second half around 3.30pm. Nobody wants to miss out on those Shrewberry biscuits andMawa cake, and both run out in no time. Why you ask? Visitors and even locals love them somuch that people buy 20, 30 and even 50 fresh cakes at one time. The baked goods are freshlymade everyday but you never know in how many minutes it will vanish today. So if you want totry these signature of Pune cakes and biscuits, then be there in time, jump in and leap before youget mobbed.


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# 18 Budhani Wafers

If you love wafers, and who doesnt? Do pick up your big bag from Budhani Waferwala for yourourney back. Their plain salted wafers are great, but the chili potato wafers are even better. Somesoft drinks with these chips, and youve got yourself an all nighter to pull. Budhani wafers areavailable all around Pune, in the local shops.


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# 19 Laxminarayan Chiwda


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Loaded with nuts and dried fruits, Mr. Laxminarayan, the man behind this chiwda, travelled for15 years across India, even from Peshawar to Maynmar, and then came up with the perfect recipefor Laxminarayan chiwda. This is probably why people from around the world, love and buy thisPuneri Chiwda. Many have tried to ape the flavour, but no one succeeded in replicating it. Thecredit of this unique flavour is still given to its founder, and the flavour has remained the sameover the years. They have a shop and a manufacturing unit in Camp area, but LaxminarayanChiwda too, is available in local shops across Pune.

#20 Chitale

Chitale is famous not only in India, but around the world for its pedas and bhakarwadi. Theowners have got new machines to double, and triple the production, people love it so much, nomatter how large the quantity they make, it always gets over. The kesar pedas, saakhar pedas andnow, the sandwich pedas are very popular, there are a number of varieties, and you can pick onethat you like best. Dont forget to get your supply of bhakarwadis though, cause Chitale bhakarwadis are crunchy and tasty as heaven.

Rethinking Old Favorites

German Bakery

When everywhere you look theres a firang (Hindi for foreigner) in a maroon Osho gown knowthat youve hit the vicinity of German Bakery. In the Koregaon Park area of Pune, amidst treesand lavish bungalows, German Bakery on the main road is pretty easy to spot. They haveredecorated the German Bakery now, even the added in a few new specials on the menu. Wewould go here with a book or a friend and lounge for hours with a cup of mint tea and a muffin.In the past it hasnt really lived up to the expectations of German Bakery patrons, the place isconsidered over-priced and the old awesomeness is sadly missing as on date (October, 2013).

Shishas Caf in ABC Farms

Shishas in ABC farms used to be a great place to lounge and grab their Oompa Lumpa Beerpitcher, now every since hookah was banned this place is seeing less crowd, and some even claimthat it is shutting down. I dont know about this, but this used to be a great place to hang out inthe old days (meaning my college days).


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Being Vegetarian in Pune; Ditch the Meat for Greens & Olives | Food Mantra says:November 13, 2013 at 12:49 pm[] has always been easy being vegetarian in Pune with Jain food, Mathuras thalis andBedekars missal pav, but now the majority diners have much []

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ReplyPiush Agarwal says:August 8, 2014 at 6:08 pmApart from these places you can visit food court at Phionex Market City where you can getlocal dishes like Pav Bhaji to Panipuri. For more details you can check out the linkhttp://www.phoenixmarketcitypune.com/Dinning.aspx

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