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If you are a food lover, exploring street food in Nagpur is a must on your visit to this zesty city famous for its oranges. It offers everything from the famous Tarri Poha to mouthwatering Saoji dishes. Walking through its lively streets, you will come across several places serving local delights like Samosas, Pani Puri, and Dahi Vada. Whether grabbing a quick bite of Bhel Puri or indulging in flavourful chaats, Nagpur’s street food has something for everyone. The culinary variety of this city reflects its vibrant culture, leaving you with an unforgettable taste of numerous cuisines.
10 Places To Visit For Best Street Food In Nagpur
Here is a list of the top 10 places where you can explore and savour the delicious street food in Nagpur for the best possible experience:
1. Patodiwala Joint
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Patodiwala Joint started in 1935 by Maganlal Ji Dave. This quick-bite outlet serves the regional dish of Nagpur, which is patodi. The place is renowned among locals for serving regional dishes such as kadhi-patodi, aloo vada, samosa kadhi, etc. Their famous kadhi-patodi is a must-try, which retails for about ₹40. The outer layer of kadhi-patodi is made up of fried chickpea flour and is filled with the stuffing of spices and coriander. The kadhi-patodi is accompanied by buttermilk and green chillies. At the Patodiwala Joint, breakfast and brunch options are available, which you can explore on your own or with friends.
Location: Akashwani Chowk, opposite Collector Office, Collectors Colony, Civil Lines, Nagpur
Timings: 9 AM – 9 PM
2. Bombay Chaat Centre
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Here at Bombay Chaat Centre, there are numerous types of crispy chaats available, ranging from tangy to sweet. This place is a must-visit for you if you want to explore one of the famous street foods in Nagpur, which is chaat. They serve various food items like pani puri, cheese rava sevpuri, butter dabeli, schezwan dabeli, pav bhaji, cheese masala pav, special pulao, tawa pulao, burger vada pav, etc. This quick-bite outlet offers snackable food items at a reasonable price and is known for providing vegetarian-friendly Maharashtrian cuisine.
Location: 81 Pratap Nagar Main Road, Kotwal Nagar, Pratap Nagar, Nagpur
Timings: 4 AM – 10.30 PM
3. Bahubali Pani Puri Centre
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Bahubali Pani Puri is a quick bite outlet that serves various food items such as crispy chaat, dabeli, vada pav, sandwiches, and bahubali pani puri with 6 different types of water. The six different types of water have different flavours, which are mint, raw mango, garlic, cumin, ginger, and saoji (known for being spicy). In ₹30 you get to taste six bahubali pani puris, which got their name from the fact that they are humongous in size when compared to other pani puris.
Location: 65 Mankapur Ring Road, Nav Nirman Colony, Pratap Nagar, Nagpur
Timings: 1 PM – 11 PM
4. Priti Corner
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This place was set up in 1974 and is a local favourite for having a quick bite. They serve chola samosa, rice dhokla, kachori, ragda patties, bhel, sambar vadi, and vegetable samosa. Their delicious chola samosa, which consists of a mashed samosa in chola gravy topped with chopped onions, is available at only ₹30. Priti Corner has been in business for more than 40 years and is among the most affordable places to have brunch with your friends or family. Their must-try food items include crispy samosas, huge ragda patties, and flavourful samosa chola.
Location: 205 near Pushpanjali Building, Shankar Nagar, Dharampeth, Nagpur
Timings: 7 AM – 7 PM
5. Haldiram’s Planet Food
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Haldiram’s first outlet was opened in Nagpur around the 1970s, and from then on, the city has witnessed several openings. Haldiram’s Planet Food is among the several outlets established that offer facilities such as casual dining or takeout. The must-try foods on their menu are pav bhaji, noodles, and chola bhatura. This outlet of Haldiram was established in 2002 and serves Chinese, South Indian, and North Indian cuisines. Some of the various food items on their menu are ragi papdi chaat, dahi wada, pani puri, paneer tikka kathi roll, chole kulcha, butter pav bhaji, masala sandwich, etc.
Location: 144 Abhyankar Road, Sitabuldi, Nagpur
Timings: 8.30 AM – 10 PM
6. Samosawala
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Samosawala is a quick bite outlet that offers a takeaway facility. It was established in 1959 and provides breakfast and lunch options. They serve various vegetarian snacks, such as samosa, kachori, bread pakora, patodi, sambar samosa, aloo papdi chaat, moong pakoda, dhokla, dahi kachori, dahi puri, and chola samosa. It has been over 60 years since they have been in the snack business. They are known among the locals for their crispy samosas, with which they serve various sauces that complement it very well.
Location: Seminary Hills, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Timings: 10 AM – 11 PM
7. Sanjay Nasta Centre
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Sanjay Nasta Centre offers breakfast and lunch options and is famous for its snacks, such as samosa and poha with tarri. This place is vegan-friendly and charges a reasonable price for the food items served. They have many quick bite items on their menu, which are sabudana vada, dahi samosa, malai paneer pizza, chole samosa, corn veggie delight pizza, and tandoori paneer pizza. Apart from all this, there is an outdoor seating arrangement and takeaway facility for the customers.
Location: Vidarbha Complex, Tiranga Chowk, Raghuji Nagar, Nagpur
Timings: 5 AM – 5.30 PM
8. Ramji Shyamji Pohewale
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Ramji Shamji Pohewale is famous for serving one of the best street foods in Nagpur, Tarri Poha. It is an authentic dish that is renowned among locals and tourists. This place was set up by twin brothers Ramji and Shyamji, and it has been in business for over 30 years. Tarri Poha is made up of various ingredients, such as poha, which is flattened toasted rice, and tarri, which is spicy chickpea-based gravy. This regional dish is served with onions, and its gravy has tomato pieces. Other than this, they also serve churra, batata vada, samosa, kachori, dhokla, lassi, and jalebi.
Location: Beside Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Sneh Nagar, Chatrapati Nagar, Nagpur
Timings: 5.30 AM – 4.30 PM
9. Babbus Biryani Centre
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Babbus Biryani Centre is known for serving Mughlai and North Indian cuisines and was established in 2007. This place serves a variety of dishes, like mutton pulao, chicken dum biryani, mutton seekh kabab, egg biryani, chicken lollipops, paneer biryani, omelette, etc. They provide dining and takeout options from which you can choose according to your convenience. It is said that their chicken lollipop and chicken tandoori are must-try items. This outlet serves delicious non-vegetarian food items, which are among the best street food in Nagpur.
Location: 898, Hasanbag, Nandanvan, Nagpur
Timings: 11 AM – 11 PM
10. Hyderabad Tandoori Chicken
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If you are a non-veg lover and looking for a place that serves tasteful and affordable non-veg food items, then Hyderabadi Tandoori Chicken is for you. This outlet provides takeout and dine-in options, which consist of indoor seating arrangements. Their menu consists of various non-veg food items, such as chicken lollipops, garlic barbeque, boneless boti fry chicken, fried chicken, haryali barbeque, tandoori chicken, and chicken haryali. Their chicken dishes are flavourful and well-cooked with a smoky flavour. If you are interested in exploring non-vegetarian dishes and experiencing an unforgettable taste of Mughlai cuisine, then do visit this place on your next trip to Nagpur.
Location: Mominpura Square, Nagpur, Qidwai Road, Mominpura, Nagpur
Timings: 5 PM – 12 AM
Street food in Nagpur offers a burst of flavour that mirrors the vibrant culture of this central Indian city. From the spicy Tarri Poha to the crispy samosas and tangy Patodi Rassa, Nagpur’s streets are a haven for food lovers. Whether it’s the zesty chaats or sweet malpuas, there’s something to satisfy every craving. To explore more, book your trip with TripXL and dive into Nagpur’s unique culinary delights.
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