Best Street Food Stalls In Indore's Sarafa Bazaar

By Ujjainee Roy

Sarafa Bazaar in Indore is a bustling hub of street food; during the day food lovers gather to indulge in an array of local delicacies as they browse through the array of jewellery stores. The food market is famous for its wide variety of vegetarian dishes, ranging from spicy chaats and tangy snacks to sweets like jalebi and malpua. The atmosphere is lively, with vendors skillfully preparing food on the spot and transforming it into a night food market post-sundown. Let's explore this neighbourhood.

  • Poha Jalebi

    The restaurant, Poha Jalebi, is among the top joints in Indore where you can indulge in this irresistible combination. The vendor has a makeshift stall in Vijay Nagar from which he sells poha topped with chopped onions, namkeen, salty boondi along sugar syrup-dipped jalebi. The street food joint also sells patties, and Indian puff pastry filled with namkeen and chopped vegetables, which will remind you of your childhood.

  • Vijay Chaat House

    If there is one place in Indore that will leave your taste buds tantalised, it’s Vijay Chaat House. Located in Sarafa Bazaar, this shop has a variety of street foods on the menu. Pani puri, khasta kachori, poha, jalebi, aloo chaat, gulab jamun, halwa, katori chaat, dahi bhalle, bonda, lassi, rasmalai, and shrikhand. If you are a desi at heart, this shop is the ultimate stop for a while to taste everything on their menu.

  • Mosa Jalebi Bhandar

    Mosa Jalebi Bhandar is slightly upscale but a budget-friendly chaat corner in Indore. Its menu features poha, jalebi, complete Indian thali, paneer curry, samosa chaat, and whatnot. The family restaurant has a decent sitting space and even delivers cakes to customers. If the hungry rats are creating havoc in your stomach, order their thali for a satiating meal.

  • Sarafa Night Market

    Sarafa Bazaar transforms into a vibrant night food market after the jewellery shops close in the evening. This bustling market is a paradise for food lovers, offering a unique culinary experience with an array of mouthwatering street foods. The market is famous for its traditional Indian snacks, sweets, and chaat, making it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. As the sun sets, the narrow lanes of Sarafa Bazaar come alive with the aroma of freshly prepared dishes. Vendors set up stalls offering delicacies like poha, bhutte ka kees, and jalebi. One of the highlights of the market is the iconic garadu, a deep-fried yam dish seasoned with spices. 



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