5 Must Try Dhaba's In India

Whether it is about feeding our gurgling stomachs or reflecting the authentic taste of any region or the hospitality with which the food is served, these roadside eateries certainly know the way to win one’s heart. It is amazing to see how some of these Dhabas, which were once merely stopovers for travelers, have become destinations unto themselves. It can be safely said that Dhabas are serious business. Ok, enough of talking! Let me also get back to my business and present to you a list of Dhabas that you must stop by if you are travelling on Indian highways:

# Mr Sanjay Dhaba, Srinagar-Leh Highway Stop by this lone Dhaba situated 50kms from Leh on the Srinagar-Leh Highway. With nothing more than a roughly maintained concrete shack, this place is still a paradise for travellers. You will see many foreign travellers basking and having black tea here. However, as an Indian you will love to savour the freshly prepared aaloo parantha and gobhi ki sabzi along with a refreshing cup of tea.

# Sukhdev Dhaba, G.T Road, Murthal NH 1 You just cannot ignore this classy place situated on GT Road, Murthal NH 1. Once a small shack catering to the appetite of truck drivers who ply on these roads, Sukhdev Dhaba or the Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba is now a serious affair. A tall, well-maintained AC building is what stands instead of the thatched-hay shack, serving sumptuous Indian as well as Chinese cuisine to the starving travellers who make sure to stop nowhere else but here. Amritsari Kulcha and aaloo paratha with tongue slurping white butter is the delight of Sukhdev… The taste and the feel are just unforgettable!

# Grand Lassi Shop, Zirakpur-Patiala Road, NH 21 You are going to love this place! Situated on the Zirakpur – Patiala Road, NH 21, Grand Lassi Shop offers some lipsmacking Lassi and heavenly Aaloo Parantha topped with semi-melting butter, chana (Chick peas) and homemade yogurt. This place is 25kms away from Chandigarh and is quiet easy to find!

# Sharma Dhaba, Jaipur-Sikar Road Sharma Dhaba brings you Rajasthan on a platter! Situated on Jaipur-Sikar Road, Sharma Dhaba is one of its kinds. They serve authentic veg Rajasthani delicacy and their Mawa Naan is to die for! There are two dining areas that you can choose from, one is just off the road and other is in the backside and is known as Sharma Garden. Try Paneer Butter Masala, Malai Matar, Missi Roti and Dal Tadka here.

#Ummiya Annapurna, Anand District Gujarat, NH 8 This eatery is near the bypass that connects the new expressway in Gujarat; well technically it is still on NH 8 in Anand district. However, you don’t need a reason to visit this incredible place! Serving you the right taste of Kathiyawad (precisely beckons SPICE AND CHILLI, unlike Gujrati cuisine). The food here is prepared over wood fire, thus expect rustic flavour in everything that you eat. You must try lassan aaloo, besan gatta and sev tamatar with rotla (local bread) here.