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Haridwar is a truly a heavenly place that is often visited by pilgrims across the globe all year round. Thanks to the peace and calm of the Ganga River, it is one of the most visited tourist spots. If you are planning to visit Haridwar, you cannot miss out on the famous local street food, kachori.
Kachori and the chutney that is served with the fried snack are one-of-a-kind flavour bombs. While walking on the banks of the Ganga, you can find innumerable roadside vendors that serve aromatic kachori. So, how would you know which are the best spots that you must try? To help you shortlist, here are some of the top kachori places recommended by the city foodies.
Mohan Ji Puri Wala Recommended By @uttarakhandfoodie
Just adjacent to Har Ki Pauri, the main tourist attraction for Ganga Aarti, you can spot a small shop – Mohan Ji Puri Wale. After serving the locals and tourists for decades, it is known to be one of the most popular and highly rated kachori spots. While enjoying kachoris, you must also try their authentic Indian sweets like moong dal halwa, jalebi, gulab jamun, etc.
Address: X54C+958, Ram Ghat, Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401
Contact: 9411100388
Timing: 8am-9:30pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Kachori, Puri Aloo
Meal Type: Vegetarian
Price for Two: Rs 200
Chotiwala Recommended By @livefofood
Chotiwala is another popular name in the streets of Haridwar and even Rishikesh. It all started from one restaurant and now Chotiwala has become a brand with many branches across the city. But when it comes to the best kachori, choose the one near Har Ki Pauri. They also serve full-fledged Indian cuisine to take care of your lunch or dinner.
Address: Nai Sota, Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401
Contact: 09837063357
Timing: 9am-12pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Kachori, Paneer bhurji, Thali
Meal Type: Vegetarian
Price for Two: Rs 600
Pehlwan Ji Khasta Wale Recommended By @haridwarfoodsafari
As per the food influencer, “ In my opinion, the famous kachori shop in Haridwar is Pahalwan Ki Kachori, which is located in Chowk Bazar, Kankhal. Where you get your turn to buy kachori after a long wait. The secret of their kachori is in their asafetida potato curry, due to which it is very famous.”
Address: W4GW+GWG, Daksha Mandir Rd, Kankhal, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249408
Timing: 7am-9pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Samosa, Kachori
Meal Type: Vegetarian
Price for Two: Rs 150
Mathura Walo Ki Pracheen Dukaan Recommended By @explore_with_vikas
As the name suggests, Mathura Walo Ki Pracheen Dukan is one of the oldest kachori spots in Haridwar. With a rich filling served with a savoury aloo sabzi (potato curry) made with potatoes, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, a serving of kachori is lip-smacking and filling. You can also have their special ladoos to end your snack on a sweeter note.
Address: X539+F4H, Moti Bazar Rd, near Thanda Kuan, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401
Contact: 09897606384
Timing: 9am-10:30pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Puri, Laddoo, Kachori
Meal Type: Vegetarian
Price for Two: Rs 200
Kashyap Kachori Bhandar Recommended By @rohtakfoodblogger
Kashyap Kachori Bhandar is located in the inner market of Haridwar and is one of the most sought-after kachori spots in the city. Their special kachoris have just the perfect balance of spice and crispiness that it would surely want you to have more of them.
Address: thanda kua, Moti bazar, road, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249401
Timing: 5am-11:30am
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Kachori
Meal Type: Vegetarian
Price for Two: Rs 100
Puran Kachori Cart Recommended By @haridwarfoodsafari
The food blogger fondly says, “Kachori is a famous breakfast dish in Haridwar. You will find kachori everywhere in Haridwar, but there are only a few shops where local people like to eat kachori. One of the shops is Puran Kachori Wale, whose cart can be found near Harki Podi Upper Road Post Office Punjab & Sindh Bank.”
Address: Upper Road Post Office Punjab & Sindh Bank, Near Kotwali, MDG, Haridwar, Uttrakhand
Timing: 8am to 12pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Aloo Kachori
Meal Type: Vegetarian
Price for Two: Rs 200
Ram Dularey Cart Recommended By @tonguetwisters___
Ram Dularey’s kachori is a hidden gem. While the cart’s exact location is not available, you can spot the kachori cart with people standing in a line near the railway station on your way to Har Ki Pauri. Be it with imli ki chutney or aloo bhaji, Ram Dularey’s kachori is something you must try while in Haridwar.
Address: Near Railway Station, Haridwar, Uttrakhand
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Kachori
Meal Type: Vegetarian
Price for Two: Rs 100
