Best South Indian Food Spots In Gandhi Maidan, Patna

By Suprita Mitter

Gandhi Maidan is a historic ground in Patna, near the banks of the Ganges River, in Bihar. It has great political and historical significance. Near the maidan is the main market and commercial area of Patna. Buzzing with eateries, the place has some good joints where one can stop by when craving South Indian food. From a variety of dosas, pillowy idlis, and crunchy vadas to comforting Bisi Bele Bhaat and sweet Kesari Bhaat, one can take their pick. 


  • Basant Vihar

    Basant Vihar is a family-friendly dhaba located in Maurya Lok, Patna. With North Indian, South Indian, and popular street foods, it is the perfect place for everyone to sit together and enjoy their favourite dishes. While ensuring a hygienic eating spot, Basant Vihar offers budget-friendly food without comprising the taste and quality of the dishes being served.
  • The Soda Fountain & Milk Bar

    Don’t go by the name, this restaurant serves a list of vegetarian Chinese options that include Mushroom and Paneer in Black Pepper Sauce, Chilli Garlic Noodles and Chowmein and reasonably priced Chinese Thalis. Apart from Chinese food, the eatery also serves South Indian fare such as dosas, idli, medu vada, uttapam and South Indian thalis. It's a good option for hanging out with friends and family as it also serves brownies, sundaes, ice-creams, mithais and milkshakes.


  • Vaango

    This chain of QSRs has an elaborate menu. There are staples such as the plain dosas, masala dosas, ghee roast dosas, rava dosas, and the modern schezwan dosa. Also on the menu are Lemon rice, a rice preparation with a tangy lemon flavour and a tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal (black gram), curry leaves, and green chillies, Bisi Bele Bhaat, a comforting dish made with rice, lentils, and vegetables and the delightfully light curd-rice with a special tempering. Don’t miss the interesting Idli Chaat and the flavourful Kesari Bhaat a dessert prepared with suji, ghee, and pineapple, topped with cashews and raisins.


  • Harilal's

    There is a wide variety of dishes that one can choose from at this eatery. All kinds of popular street food including Vada pav, Chaat, Pav Bhaji, grilled sandwiches, and even North Indian and Bengali sweets and bakery products. The South Indian section features a paper plane dosa and paneer, onion masala dosa apart from the plain and masala versions, and soft Uttapams. You can also shop for dry fruits, pickles, mixtures, and namkeen at this eatery. They also have a special Saawan menu that features dishes cooked without onion and garlic.


  • Gokul

    The modern, chic white interiors with panel lights at this eatery are deceiving. The restaurant has been around since 1977. The decor and the contemporary presentation of the dishes are both appealing. The South Indian specials include dosas, uttapams, idlis and vadas. Apart from this, there is a vast menu that includes North Indian and Chinese dishes, Pasta, Thaali, pizzas and tandoori dishes. There are also thaalis and combo meals to pick from. It’s a perfect place for a meal with the family or even a snack with friends as Gokul also serves chaat and other snacks.


  • Dosa Plaza

    Fancy some crunchy Crunchy Roll Mexican Style Dosa? From these interesting varieties to the more traditional ones such as Mysore Masala dosa, idlis, Uttapam and dal vadas, Dosa Plaza has plenty on offer. The small yet cozy and hygienic restaurant is brightly lit and is a great place to head to for a breakfast snack or lunch. The restaurant also serves South Indian curd rice, lemon rice, Chinese Schezwan Dosa, Spring Roll Dosa and a long list of Chinese gravies, rice and noodles.


  • Raj Sweets And Restaurant

    This small eatery with bright orange table tops is not just a mithai shop. While you can buy some North Indian mithai here, there are also a bunch of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes on offer. Whether one is getting a quick bite or an elaborate meal, both options are available. One can choose from vegetable, egg and chicken Biryani, Chinese gravies, rice and noodles, dal, roti, North Indian style veggies or some simple South Indian dishes including dosas.


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