“जहाँ हर मोड़ पर खुशबू बसी है – भाटियाऱ गली की दास्तान”
“ज़ायकों का मेला, भूख की तसल्ली – भाटियाऱ गली, अहमदाबाद की रसोई”
“हर निवाले में एक कहानी, हर स्वाद में विरासत”
Traveling of Ahmadabad is incomplete without a treat in Bhatyar Gali. This Street food Gali is treated as heaven for food lovers of Ahmadabad.
Ahmedabad is known to be the food capital of Gujarat, and the city has a lot to offer to the foodies. Besides the traditional Gujarati main course dishes, the street food affair of Ahmedabad is also worth exploring.
Among the many places to savour your favourite street delights, Bhatiyar Gali stands out as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.
Located in the heart of Ahmedabad, this locality is a bustling alley filled with food joints serving up an array of mouth-watering non-veg dishes. Whether you are a fan of spicy snacks or hearty meals, here are seven of the best street food joints in Bhatiyar Gali that you must try. But do not worry, there are delicious options for vegetarians too.
Bhatiyar Gali in Ahmedabad is a Heaven for hard-core food lovers, especially if you’re a fan of non-vegetarian street food.
Nestled in the old city, this bustling lane comes alive in the evenings and is renowned for serving lip-smacking, spicy Mughlai and traditional Gujarati delicacies.
The history of this famous culinary street goes back 600 years, when, Ahmed Shah Badshah set foot in Ahmedabad and constructed ‘Bhadra Fort.
Bhatiyars were the cooks for the royals, as they say, the recipes and masalas are handed down from one generation to another, and today, it’s a perfect specimen of India’s culinary traditions, especially Ahmedabad’s rich Mughlai cuisine.
After 9pm there’s no place in Ahmadabad to walk. That’s the time to come to Bhatiyar Gali. Appease your hunger cramps by heading to this one-stop-destination for all your street-food cravings.
The narrow lanes of Bhatiyar Gali in Ahmedabad come alive in the evening every day, with stalls selling a variety of street delicacies to gorge on.
It derives its name from the word ‘Bhathiyara’, which means a person who cooks and sells food.
The vendors say they started out as Bhathiyara (cooks) serving meals to weary travellers coming from North.
Slowly, as the city developed, they turned to business and this place exists to this day as a street food bazaar.
Members of the Bawarchi community preside over the kitchens here, and maintain that their fore fathers came to Ahmedabad alongside Ahmedshah Badshah in the 1400s.
Bawarchid’s of Bhatiyar Gali boast that they are a traditional community of cooks and still use the Mughlai recipes and techniques. The masalas are made by the ladies of the family.
It is just adjacent to Teen Darwaza bazaar in Ahmedabad, a place of constant clatter.
Everywhere there are high-pitched shoppers and handcarts piled with fluorescent glasses and furry rugs. Gigantic pink teddy bears dangle from the branches of a dispirited tree.
The evening azaan faces stiff competition from the thunk-thunk of energetic ladles. As you make your way through crowded lanes and by lanes, you see cooks hurriedly giving final touches to their delicacies.
The tandoors are all set for dishing out mouth-watering delicacies. The exhaust fans, somehow attached to the makeshift charcoal grills fill this Bhatyar Gali with irresistible aromas.
People from all age groups including the health-conscious souls happily relish these lip-smacking dishes.
The aroma of frying fish quarrels with the not-so-polite odours of an overcrowded old city. Waves of heat emanate from a hundred frying pans, tavas and bhattis. A small crowd munches away near the chicken tikka Wala, nimbly protecting toddlers and toes from crazy Scotties.
Few of mouth-watering dished are, its 600-year old tradition of non-vegetarian delicacies.
Bera Samosa is known for serving tiny, spicy meat samosas and deep-fried meatballs. Tava-Biryani, Bheja Masala, Chicken Angaar, Keema Samosas, Chaap Fry, Bhuna Gosht, spicy Skewers charcoal-grilled ,seekh kababs, Mutton and Chicken Tikkas.
This place is also famous for Barah Handi—the signature dish that melds 12 separate preparations.
For sweet lovers, there are jalebies, gulab jamun and malpua which is available in two varieties, with and without egg mixed in its gravy.
The ambiance of Bhatiyar Gali (or shall we call it atmosphere) is one thing which is even better than our both favourite places – neater, cleaner, greener, more sophisticated, less crowded & the entire feeling of newness! There are around 12-13 food joints.
Akbari Hotel
Akbari Hotel is a hidden gem in Bhatiyar Gali, offering a wide range of Mughlai dishes that are both delicious and affordable.
Popular among locals, students and working professionals, this small joint is known for its extensive menu, featuring a variety of chicken-based dishes such as Chicken Handi, Chicken Afghani and Chicken Angara. The hotel also serves mutton, fish and eggs, with standout items like Fish Fry, Keema Fry, and Butter Chicken Fry.
Zamzam Hotel
Zamzam Hotel is a popular spot in this Gali for those craving snacks like Chap Fry and Chicken Fry. This budget-friendly eatery features Butter Chicken, Chicken Masala and Paplet Fish as the star of the menu.
Their Chicken Tandoori and Mutton Keema are particularly popular among the regular customers. Whether you are stopping by for a quick snack or a hearty meal, Zamzam Hotel has something to satisfy your taste buds.
I’ve realized that the people of Ahmedabad want eating out to be an experience. “This could be a romantic ‘Dil Se’ evening at Bhatiyar gali.
Have you ever tasted the magic of Bhatiyar Gali? Share your favorite dish or foodie experience in the comments below! And if you’re planning a trip to Ahmedabad, don’t forget to add this historic food street to your itinerary — your taste buds will thank you!
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