A Jaipur food tour works best as one vegetarian day in the old city: a fried snack in the morning, chaat and sweets before noon, a sit-down Rajasthani thali for lunch, and lassi, kulfi and paan to finish. This plan lists nine stops by dish, so you can follow it at your own pace and pick the stalls you like on the way.
Stop six is Govindam Retreat, a pure vegetarian restaurant near Govind Dev Ji Temple, where the Rajasthani Thali with dal bati churma costs ₹700 plus taxes. It is open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What should a Jaipur food tour include? | Pyaaz kachori, mirchi bada, chaat, ghewar, masala chai, a Rajasthani thali, dal bati churma, lassi or kulfi, and paan. |
| When should I start? | Start in the morning, when kachori and mirchi bada are fried fresh at most stalls. |
| Where can I eat a sit-down thali in the old city? | Govindam Retreat, first floor above All Rajasthan Shilp Gram Udyog, Rajamal Ka Talab Road, near Govind Dev Ji Temple. |
| Is this food tour vegetarian? | Yes. Every stop on this plan is a vegetarian dish. |
| How do I book the thali stop? | Call or WhatsApp +91 9929949258. |
The 9 Stops at a Glance
| Stop | Dish | Best Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pyaaz kachori | Morning |
| 2 | Mirchi bada | Morning |
| 3 | Chaat and dahi bhalle | Late morning |
| 4 | Ghewar and other mithai | Late morning |
| 5 | Masala chai | Any time |
| 6 | Rajasthani thali at Govindam Retreat | Lunch |
| 7 | Dal bati churma | Lunch |
| 8 | Lassi or kulfi | Afternoon |
| 9 | Paan | After a meal |
Stop 1, Pyaaz Kachori
Pyaaz kachori (प्याज़ कचौरी) is a deep-fried pastry filled with spiced onion, and it is the snack most people in Jaipur eat for breakfast. Eat it hot, with the green and tamarind chutneys the stall gives you.
Stop 2, Mirchi Bada
Mirchi bada (मिर्ची बड़ा) is a large green chilli stuffed with spiced potato, dipped in besan batter and fried. The heat changes with the chilli, so take a small bite first.
Stop 3, Chaat and Dahi Bhalle
The old city bazaars are full of chaat stalls. Try dahi bhalle, soft lentil dumplings in curd with sweet and green chutneys, or pani puri if you want something lighter.
Stop 4, Ghewar and Mithai
Ghewar (घेवर, also spelled ghevar) is a round, honeycomb-like sweet made from flour and ghee and soaked in syrup. In Jaipur it is closely linked with the Teej festival and the monsoon months.
Stop 5, Masala Chai
Take a short break with masala chai from a tea stall. A cup of chai between stops also gives you time to walk off the snacks before lunch.
Stop 6, Lunch at Govindam Retreat
Make the sit-down meal your midday stop. Govindam Retreat is on the first floor, above All Rajasthan Shilp Gram Udyog, Rajamal Ka Talab Road, near Govind Dev Ji Temple, Gangori Bazaar, Jaipur 302002. The Rajasthani thali costs ₹700 plus taxes and comes with masala bati, plain bati, dal, gatta curry, kadhi pakoda, raita, mix veg, paneer lababdar, salad, papad, rice and breads.
| Option at Govindam Retreat | What You Get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthani Thali | Full thali with dal bati churma | ₹700 plus taxes |
| Meal for 2 | 1 thali, 2 beverages, 2 hand-made real cream kulfi | ₹999 |
| Meal for 4 | 2 thalis, 4 beverages, 4 hand-made real cream kulfi | ₹1,899 |
| Ker Sangri | Dry, tangy Rajasthani dish of wild berries and beans | ₹499 |
Stop 7, Dal Bati Churma
Dal bati churma (दाल बाटी चूरमा) is the dish most visitors come to Rajasthan to taste. Bati is a hard wheat roll, broken and eaten with ghee and dal, and churma is crushed, sweetened wheat. At Govindam Retreat you get it on the thali, and you can also order Masala Bati (2 pcs) at ₹199 or Churma at ₹299 from our menu.
Stop 8, Lassi or Kulfi
After lunch, cool down with a thick lassi from a lassi shop, or with kulfi. At Govindam Retreat, Malai, Kesar, Paan and Gulkand Kulfi cost ₹80 each.
Stop 9, Paan
End the day the way many Jaipur meals end, with a sweet paan from a paan shop. Ask for a meetha paan if you do not want tobacco or supari.
How Should You Plan a Jaipur Food Tour?
Start in the morning with the fried snacks, keep chaat and sweets for late morning, and sit down for the thali at lunch. Walk between stops, carry water, and eat small portions so you have room for every dish. Our Jaipur dining guide has more ideas for the rest of your trip.
Book Your Thali Stop
A Jaipur food tour comes together around one good sit-down lunch. Call or WhatsApp +91 9929949258 or use the table booking page to keep a table at Govindam Retreat, open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM near Govind Dev Ji Temple.