In the City of Lakes, royal kitchens meet street corners — from Paliwal's crisp Heeng Kachori near City Palace to sunset dining at Lake Pichola's edge.
Udaipur's food culture flows between two worlds — the royal kitchens of City Palace and the street food lanes of the old city. Morning starts with Heeng Kachori at Paliwal near City Palace, where the asafoetida-spiced moong dal filling has been made the same way for decades. The old city around Jagdish Temple hides gems like Raju Bhai Rabri Wala, serving rabri for 170 years, and Jagdish Misthan Bhandar's Pyaaz Kachori since 1964. What makes Udaipur different from other Rajasthani cities is the lake factor — sunset dining at Bluemoon Kinaraz overlooking Lake Pichola or coffee at Fateh Sagar Lake turns every meal into a view. The best street food in Udaipur isn't just about the food — it's about eating Dal Baati Churma while watching the sun set over water.
Heeng Kachori
Best for: BreakfastPaliwal Kachori near City Palace serves the best Heeng Kachori in Udaipur, made with moong dal and asafoetida that gives…
Visit before noon as they often sell out quickly. Try it with both mint and tamarind chutneys.
Masala Papad, Kadhi Kachori, Bread Pakoda, Kesar Chai
Best for: BreakfastRoop Ji Nashta Centre in Bada Bazaar near Clock Tower is known for its unique Masala Papad topped with onions, tomatoes…
Try the Masala Papad with sweet Kadhi for a unique flavor combination. Visit in the morning for the freshest snacks.
Poha, Samosa
Best for: BreakfastLocated directly in front of Jagdish Temple, this small restaurant serves Indore-style Poha with peanuts and fresh coria…
Try the poha with added singdana (peanuts) for enhanced flavor. The samosa is served with sweet chutney and dahi.
Dahi Papdi, Hing ka Pani
Best for: Evening SnackPratap Chat House at Suraj Pol serves a unique Udaipur specialty — Dahi Papdi followed by Hing ka Pani, a spiced asafoet…
Finish the entire plate of Dahi Papdi to get the Hing ka Pani. Essential for chaat lovers visiting Udaipur.
Pyaaz Kachori, Ghevar, Malpua
Best for: Evening SnackJagdish Misthan Bhandar near Suraj Pol has been serving the best Pyaaz Kachori in Udaipur since 1964. The onion-stuffed…
Try the Pyaaz Kachori with green and red chutneys. Visit during festival season for Ghevar and Malpua.
Rabri
Best for: Sweet CravingRaju Bhai Rabri Wala in Nani Gali near Jagdish Temple has been making traditional rabri for 170 years, using the same sl…
Try the Rabri without sugar for a unique experience. The Rabri is served hot and fresh.
Gulab Jamun
Best for: Sweet CravingLala Misthan Bhandar, a 150-year-old sweet shop near City Palace, is famous for making the softest Gulab Jamuns in Udaip…
Try the Gulab Jamun fresh and hot. They are incredibly soft and melt in your mouth.
Rajasthani Thali
Best for: LunchNatraj Dining Hall near Jagdish Temple serves an unlimited Rajasthani Thali featuring authentic dishes like Gatte ki Sab…
Try the Gujarati Kadhi and Gatte ki Sabzi. Don't miss the Ghevar for dessert.
Millet Tikki, Ragi Pizza, Bhel Puri
Best for: LunchMillets of Mewar near City Palace offers innovative healthy dishes made from traditional millets, including their signat…
If you like spicy food, try the Bhel Puri. The salad is a milder option.
Lemon Tea
Best for: Quick BitePandit Ji's tea stall opposite Saheliyon-ki-Bari serves a special Lemon Tea made with a unique blend of spices, fresh le…
Try the lemon tea with a pinch of black salt for enhanced flavor. Enjoy it in a kulhad for an authentic experience.
Cold Coffee, Sandwiches
Best for: Quick BiteSai Sagar Coffee & More at Fateh Sagar Lake offers cold coffee and sandwiches with a stunning lake view. Their cheese an…
Try the cheese and potato sandwich. Enjoy your snack while taking in the beautiful lake view.
Dal Baati, Ker Sangri
Best for: Special ExperienceDhabology, located outside the city with views of Lake Pichola, offers an authentic Rajasthani dining experience featuri…
Plan for a 3-4 hour visit to fully enjoy the ambiance. Try the Ker Sangri, a unique Rajasthani desert vegetable dish.
Paneer Lababdar, Dal Makhani, Stuffed Mushrooms
Best for: DinnerBluemoon Kinaraz offers a 360° view of Lake Pichola, making it the best restaurant in Udaipur for sunset dining. Their N…
Visit during sunset for the best experience. Try the stuffed mushrooms for a unique appetizer.
Mushroom Galouti, Kesar Sangri Kofta
Best for: DinnerRoyal Repast near City Palace recreates centuries-old Mewar royal recipes, including their signature Mushroom Galouti th…
Start with the Mushroom Galouti and try the Kesar Sangri Kofta for a unique flavor.
Aloo Paratha
Best for: BreakfastSai Baba Paratha Center on Gulab Bagh Road is famous for its thick Aloo Parathas cooked in pure desi ghee and served wit…
Try the Aloo Paratha with dal, dahi, and lasun chutney. Be prepared for a heavy and calorie-rich meal.
Real experiences from food explorers across India
"Reached Paliwal Kachori at 8 AM after visiting City Palace and the Heeng Kachori was crispy with a strong asafoetida flavor that's different from regular kachoris. The mint chutney was fresh and tangy."
🍽️ Heeng Kachori at Paliwal Kachori
Arjun Mehta
Travelled from Jaipur
"The Masala Papad with sweet Kadhi at Roop Ji's was unlike anything I've had before. The sweet kadhi was an interesting twist, though the place gets crowded by 9 AM."
🍽️ Masala Papad at Roop Ji Nashta Centre
Meera Sharma
Travelled from Delhi
"JMB near Suraj Pol has been making Pyaaz Kachori since 1964 and you can taste the experience. The onion filling was perfectly spiced and the chutneys were fresh."
🍽️ Pyaaz Kachori at Jagdish Misthan Bhandar (JMB)
Karan Singh
Travelled from Mumbai
"The 150-year-old Lala Misthan Bhandar makes Gulab Jamuns that actually melt in your mouth. The desi ghee flavor was prominent and they were served warm."
🍽️ Gulab Jamun at Lala Misthan Bhandar
Priya Agarwal
Travelled from Pune
"Dhabology's Dal Baati was authentic with the baati properly roasted and the dal cooked in traditional style. The 5 km drive from the city was worth it for the lake views."
🍽️ Dal Baati at Dhabology
Rohit Verma
Travelled from Bengaluru
"Bluemoon Kinaraz has the best view of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. The Paneer Lababdar was decent but the service was slow during sunset hours."
🍽️ Paneer Lababdar at Bluemoon Kinaraz
Anjali Gupta
Travelled from Kolkata
"The unlimited Rajasthani Thali at Natraj had over 15 items including good Gatte ki Sabzi. The place gets very crowded during lunch hours though."
🍽️ Rajasthani Thali at Natraj Dining Hall
Vikash Kumar
Travelled from Lucknow
"Raju Bhai's 170-year-old rabri recipe shows in the taste. The rabri was thick and creamy, served hot. The lane near Jagdish Temple is narrow but worth finding."
🍽️ Rabri at Raju Bhai Rabri Wala
Deepika Nair
Travelled from Chennai
"Pratap Chat House at Suraj Pol serves Dahi Papdi followed by Hing ka Pani which is unique to Udaipur. The asafoetida water cleanses the palate after the chaat."
🍽️ Dahi Papdi at Pratap Chat House
Sanjay Patel
Travelled from Ahmedabad
"Royal Repast's Mushroom Galouti was expensive at ₹800 per person but the royal recipes were authentic. The Kesar Sangri Kofta was something I hadn't tried before."
🍽️ Mushroom Galouti at Royal Repast
Kavita Reddy
Travelled from Hyderabad
"Reached Paliwal Kachori at 8 AM after visiting City Palace and the Heeng Kachori was crispy with a strong asafoetida flavor that's different from regular kachoris. The mint chutney was fresh and tangy."
🍽️ Heeng Kachori at Paliwal Kachori
Arjun Mehta
Travelled from Jaipur
"The Masala Papad with sweet Kadhi at Roop Ji's was unlike anything I've had before. The sweet kadhi was an interesting twist, though the place gets crowded by 9 AM."
🍽️ Masala Papad at Roop Ji Nashta Centre
Meera Sharma
Travelled from Delhi
"JMB near Suraj Pol has been making Pyaaz Kachori since 1964 and you can taste the experience. The onion filling was perfectly spiced and the chutneys were fresh."
🍽️ Pyaaz Kachori at Jagdish Misthan Bhandar (JMB)
Karan Singh
Travelled from Mumbai
"The 150-year-old Lala Misthan Bhandar makes Gulab Jamuns that actually melt in your mouth. The desi ghee flavor was prominent and they were served warm."
🍽️ Gulab Jamun at Lala Misthan Bhandar
Priya Agarwal
Travelled from Pune
"Dhabology's Dal Baati was authentic with the baati properly roasted and the dal cooked in traditional style. The 5 km drive from the city was worth it for the lake views."
🍽️ Dal Baati at Dhabology
Rohit Verma
Travelled from Bengaluru
"Bluemoon Kinaraz has the best view of Lake Pichola in Udaipur. The Paneer Lababdar was decent but the service was slow during sunset hours."
🍽️ Paneer Lababdar at Bluemoon Kinaraz
Anjali Gupta
Travelled from Kolkata
"The unlimited Rajasthani Thali at Natraj had over 15 items including good Gatte ki Sabzi. The place gets very crowded during lunch hours though."
🍽️ Rajasthani Thali at Natraj Dining Hall
Vikash Kumar
Travelled from Lucknow
"Raju Bhai's 170-year-old rabri recipe shows in the taste. The rabri was thick and creamy, served hot. The lane near Jagdish Temple is narrow but worth finding."
🍽️ Rabri at Raju Bhai Rabri Wala
Deepika Nair
Travelled from Chennai
"Pratap Chat House at Suraj Pol serves Dahi Papdi followed by Hing ka Pani which is unique to Udaipur. The asafoetida water cleanses the palate after the chaat."
🍽️ Dahi Papdi at Pratap Chat House
Sanjay Patel
Travelled from Ahmedabad
"Royal Repast's Mushroom Galouti was expensive at ₹800 per person but the royal recipes were authentic. The Kesar Sangri Kofta was something I hadn't tried before."
🍽️ Mushroom Galouti at Royal Repast
Kavita Reddy
Travelled from Hyderabad
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