The Ultimate Maninagar Street Food Guide: Best Eats Near Kankaria Lake

The Ultimate Maninagar Street Food Guide: Best Eats Near Homeland Stay

Are you ready to taste the real Ahmedabad?

While the Old City is famous for its heritage, true foodies know that Maninagar is the hidden gem of Ahmedabad’s culinary scene. From spicy Bhaji Pav to the softest Khaman, some of the city’s most legendary food spots are located right here—just minutes away from your room at Homeland Stay.

Forget generic hotel food. Here is your curated guide to eating like a local in Maninagar.

1. The “Amdavadi” Breakfast (Morning 8 AM – 11 AM)

In Gujarat, we don’t just eat breakfast; we celebrate it. Since you have a fully equipped kitchen at Homeland Stay, you can bring these fresh snacks back to your private dining table or enjoy them hot on the street.

The Iconic: Lijat Khaman

What to order: Khaman, Sev Khamani & Khandvi

Located just a short walk from our homestay, Lijat Khaman is legendary. Their Khaman is so soft it melts in your mouth. Pair it with their spicy green chutney for the perfect wake-up call.

You can also look for their famous Sev Khamani & Khandvi. Apart from these you can have so many other delicious items.

The Tradition: Laxmi Ganthiya Rath (Maninagar Branch)

What to order: Hot Ganthiya, Fafda.

Located near Homeland Stay, near Kankaria Lake – Enjoy famous Ganthiya and Fafda here.

📍 Distance from Homeland Stay: 5 minutes by auto-rickshaw.

2. Lunch & Dinner: The Heavy Hitters

Ghee Gud (Exclusive) Maninagar

What to order: Gujarati Thali and Other Dinner itemsEnjoy Number of Gujarati food items on single Plate.

Purohit Restaurant

Family Restaurant. Located near Kankaria Lake. It is widely considered good restaurant of Maninagar.

Golden Era-2 (Bhairavnath)

Good Family Restaurant. Walkable distance from Homeland Stay. It is one of the Best restaurant of Maninagar.

💡 Pro Tip: Go for an evening walk at Kankaria Lake and end your night here.

Stree Food

Street Food near Kanakaria Lake

You can enjoy street food around Kankaria Lake (just 1.5 minutes from Homeland Stay).

If you like to have street food, these are the places to be – Rambag, Maninagar Chros Road, Krishnabag, Maninagar Railway station area

3. Evening Snacks

  • Karnavati Dabeli: A spicy potato burger garnished with pomegranate and peanuts. Originating from Kutch, but perfected in Maninagar.
  • Prince Bhaji Pav (Jawahar Chock): One of the most popular spots for Bhaji Pav in Maninagar.
  • Honest Bhaji Pav (Krishan Bagh): Another popular spots for Bhaji Pav & other snacks in Maninagar.
  • City Corner (Ram Bagh): Popular spots for snacks in Maninagar.
  • Induben Khakhrawala: Not a restaurant, but a famous shop. Buy vacuum-packed Khakhras and dry snacks here to take back home as souvenirs.

Prefer the Comfort of Home Cooking?

While exploring the city’s flavors is an adventure, we understand that nothing beats the warmth of a freshly prepared home-cooked meal.

If you desire authentic, hygienic, and high-quality home-made food during your stay, we are happy to arrange it for you. Simply request your Caretaker or Host to curate a meal that tastes just like home.

Sleep Near the Best Food in Town

After a day of food exploration, you need a comfortable place to relax.
Homeland Stay offers luxury rooms, 300+ Mbps WiFi, and a peaceful environment in the heart of Maninagar.

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