10 Cities And Their Popular Panipuri Joints
Let’s eat Panipuris in just four simple good to go steps!
Step 1 – Close by a panipuri stall at the roadside and gawk!
Step 2 – Drool over the mouth-watering aroma of the Jaljeera stirred, the chick-peas filling and the Chaat getting crisp red!
Step 3 – Muse through your schedule and the funds in your possession (totally yes, if you are a kid who doesn’t keep the money)
Step 4 – Either enter or move past, based upon step 3.
Too tiresome?
Worry not!
We bring forth 10 best panipuri stalls from around India. And the best part is, it will make you skip steps 2 and 3 and a couple of heartbeats as well!
Stop by one of these stalls and get pulled in by the ecstatic aroma of these delicacies.
Welcome to the ultimate heaven for the Panipuri fans!
Loknath Chaat And Panipuris – Allahabad
Loknath Gali is a tight but bustling area placed in the old Allahabad. Not to mention the entire Loknath Lane, filled up with delectable delicacies from head to toe. Those panipuris and chaat crafted finely to suit the tastes of lakhs of visitors going down daily.
For instance, you may find the scrunches of the panipuris being devoured. And so is the unique tang of the Jaljeera along with that smooth texture of the Dahi Bhalle. This will make you crave for more and more!
Since the last 100 years, ‘Loknath Ki Chaat’ has been the the ultimate for eminent politicians like Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, along with his spouse Lalita Shastri, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In addition to it, exemplary poets like Sumitranandan Pant, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala and Harivansh Rai Bacchan.
More importantly, being someone from Allahabad itself and moreover having first-hand experience. I summon all you Panipuri lovers to this ultimate bliss. A must visit in Allahabad.
See you there!
The King Of Chaat – Lucknow
Stuff yourself with these exclusive panipuris at ‘The King Of Chaat’ located in Hazratganj, Lucknow. A crowd of people or, preferably, fans flock here every day. Moreover, they wait for their orders as unabatingly as ever. Why? Because they are aware that the time they spend will be worthy.
But that is not all about this shop. The owner offers a choice between “Paanch Swaad Ke Jaljeere.”
In other words, they offer you a choice between 5 different types of Jaljeera, tangy, sour, and sometimes sweet.
The shop is pretty old, and has stirred peoples’ tastebuds since 1941.
Chaska Chaat & Panipuri – Nagpur
Shoutout to India’s first Fire Panipuri! Many of you might have heard about fire paan.
Firstly, panipuris are stuffed with spiced potato fillings , accompanied by dahi, spicy chutney, and sweet tamarind chutney. Crispy Sev, desiccated coconut, and other colorful spices sprinkled. Moreover, the closing ingredient in the Gulkand, added on the top like the cherry on the cake. Right in front of you is the panipuri, filled with colorful ingredients, and a small flame on the top.
Apart from Fire Pani Puri, you can also have yummy bites like Dahi Puri, Sev Puri, Papdi Chaat, and Five Flavoured Pani Puri.
Elco Panipuri Centre – Mumbai
Back in 1975, Bandra West had a famous market known as ELCO. It was probably the first air-conditioned market, exclusively for the NRIs and the elites. And this is how the ELCO Panipuri center started as a roadside stall.
What made the owner stand out was his panipuri recipe. It is because he used the best Sindhi puris and figured out how to make the seasonings trail in the customers’ mouth. Moreover, in those days, he used bottled water! His focus was on vending hygienic food even though it was on a cart.
Here’s a fun fact! The ELCO panipuri center has a branch in Dubai as well. They won an award from Times of India for the best catering service in the country in the chaat category. So if you end up in Mumbai, don’t forget to crash at the ELCO panipuri center! Also, check out the other items on their menu too!
Anand Sweet House – Bangalore
For nearly 30 years, Anand Sweet House has stirred people with it’s nine different outlets. Here, they make a subtle version of the panipuris and make them appropriate for the local tastes.
Moreover, the staff puts extra effort into the hygiene of the food they prepare. And not only hygiene, but they also make those scrunchy panipuris extra crisp and healthy. Guess how? By adding semolina instead of refined flour!
Puchkalicious – Kolkata
Although endless Panipuri stalls are lining the lanes of Kolkata. But here is this one kiosk that serves a good figure of variants for panipuri, fondly called puchkas in Bengal.
Trust me they will offer you the best platters of Puchka. Moreover, there is a proper management of hygiene. So if you seek proper hygiene with a fantastic lip-smacking bite, this is your place.
Apart from the regular chickpeas panipuri, they serve you 17 variants of panipuri, including the the “Paan-flavoured” panipuri, “Nutella Panipuri”, “Corn Mayo Panipuri”, “Dahi Panipuri”, “Cheese Panipuri” and “Tutti-Fruity Panipuri”.
Do visit Puchkalicious if you end up in Kolkata!
Garg Chaat – Chandigarh
Sector 23 is without doubt the most famous place to eat panipuris in Chandigarh. Gard Chat in sector 23 sees a great footfall during evening hours. Sometimes, you have to wait for a decent amount of time for your turn. It is a small shop that offers chat, Dahi Bhalle and other such snacks but is quite famous for their Panipuris.
People who love mixed Golgappas can opt for the Garg chaat in sector 23 Chandigarh. This place is always crowded with customers. The ‘paani’ available here is a balanced mixture, chilled and perfect for those who can’t tolerate spicy food but want a tangy kick to their Golgappa.
Guru Kripa Panipuri – Jaipur
For the ones in Jaipur, having panipuris at least once a week is a must. And while you have some of the other panipuri-walas in every cranny and niche of the lanes of Jaipur, it is easy to get a bite. But do you all know the Panipuri Lord of Jaipur?
Guru Kripa panipuri at Mansarovar Jaipur is the most favorite panipuri-wala in Jaipur. What makes them different from the rest is the five different flavors of sweet-tangy water. Not to mention the crispiest Panipuris in Jaipur. This panipuri wala in Jaipur also serves other delicious chaat variety options that youngsters crave for.
SJE Panipuri – Indore
SJE Pani Puri in Indore is the ONLY one in India to offer Unlimited Pani Puri at a price as low as Rs 21. This means that all you have to do is go up to the counter. Ask for the unlimited Pani Puri. Shell out Rs 21 and then sit back and observe the panipuri coming! There is NO end. Until you say NO, then panipuris will keep piling up on your plate.
SJE will soon expand to about ten outlets in Indore itself. You can contact the owner directly if interested. Now we all have a big reason to put Indore at the top of our travel list. Moreover, don’t forget to try other fun panipuris like Nutella Panipuri, Pizza Panipuri and more.
Deena Kashi Ganesh Chaat – Varanasi
For those who did not know. Varanasi’s panipuri and chaat are better than the overrated Delhi’s panipuri. The famous Masterchef judge, Ranveer Brar once put up an exclusive show showcasing Varanasi’s Chaat and Panipuris.
If you visit Varanasi, do not forget to visit the three famous brothers, Deena, Kashi, and Ganesh Chaat. They sell the exclusive panipuri flavor restricted only to Varanasi.
As far as my opinion is concerned, panipuri is basically what you call a tangy ball, filled with mashed chickpeas and potatoes fillings. Dipped in tangy and spicy water to make a blast in our mouths.
All the above-mentioned golgappa joints are famous for their classical panipuris. Nutella and pizza panipuris may sound interesting. But the real essence of panipuri lies in the chickpeas filled balls dipped in Jaljeera. They are meant to relieve the scorching heat in north-indian summers. Any other variations may not be called a ‘Panipuri’.
Let’s eat!
