The culture of street food is widely recognised in Gurgaon, which has a wide variety of people and is home to businesses. High-end restaurants are in every corner of the city, but the street food that you find in every corner and street is what truly represents India.
Gurgaon’s streets offer a variety of savoury quick bites from chaat, chole bhature, and golgappas to kebabs, tikkas, and biryanis for people on the move. This article serves as a guide to Gurgaon’s street food from across its various local markets and food stalls.
See also: Popular restaurants in Gurgaon
How to reach?
By Road
Gurgaon is extremely well-connected to Delhi and other major cities by an extensive network of highways and expressways. The Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway connects central Delhi to Gurgaon in under 30 minutes.
Other major highways like NH48 and KMP Expressway link Gurgaon to the rest of Haryana and states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
By Train
The Gurgaon Railway Station is the closest railhead, providing direct train connections primarily to Delhi and other parts of Haryana and Rajasthan.
However, the New Delhi Railway Station is a major junction just 33 km away, serving trains to all metros and major cities across India. Affordable public transport like the Delhi Metro nicely complements the train network, enabling easy onward travel to Gurgaon.
By Metro
The Delhi Metro provides a convenient and efficient public transit option for reaching Gurgaon from Delhi. The yellow metro line connects several central and south Delhi stations directly to Gurgaon’s HUDA City Centre, Sikandarpur, MG Road, IFFCO Chowk, and other stations. Combined with taxis and autos, the Metro facilitates seamless travel between Delhi and Gurgaon.
Several Gurgaon Metro stations also interconnect with the Rapid Metro network, thereby enhancing connectivity within the city.
Street Food Joints in Gurgaon
Gandhi Ji Pakoda Wala
Location: Sadar Bazar Rd, Sadar Bazar, Roshan Pura, Gurugram
Timings: 9 AM–8 PM
Cost for two: Rs 100
Food recommendations: Paneer Pakoda, Veg Pakoda
This store has been open since 1948 and is known for its variety of pakodas. A variety of pakodas are present and are made tasty with fresh seasonal ingredients like lotus stem, paneer, spinach, onion, etc.
Pandit Ji ka Dhaba
Location: F26J+PC7, Roshan Pura, Gurugram
Timings: 11 AM – 4:15 PM and 7 PM – 10:30 PM
Cost for two: Rs 300 approx
Food recommendations: Thali
The dhaba has been serving only vegetarian food since 1951. They focus on Satvik cooking which is prepared without using onions or garlic and has desi ghee. They are particularly famous for their Tuesday special kheer, potato, and masala curry, and dal tadka.
Sardar Ji Jalebi Wale
Location: Jacobpura Rd, Gopal Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Roshan Pura, Gurugram
Timings: 9 AM – 10 PM
Cost for two: Rs 50
Food recommendations: Jalebi
This is a shop which has been in business for more than 70 years and is famous for making jalebis. Jalebis are prepared without using any food colours due to the fermenting process, which makes them healthy.
Baljee Restaurant
Location: Opposite National Store, Sadar Bazar, Roshan Pura, Gurugram
Timings: 8 AM – 9 PM
Cost for two: Rs 200
Food recommendations: Chana Bhatura, Gulab Jamuns
This unique shop has been in business since 1970 and is an expert in making bhaturas. They stuff bhaturas with lentil filling. They also have paneer pakodas, Pindi Chane, which are dry chole from Rawalpindi.
Sham Sweets
Location: Sohna Adda, near Shona Chowk, Sadar Bazar, Gurugram
Timings: 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Cost for two: Rs 100
Food recommendations: Dodha Barfi, Bengali Sweets
This shop is claimed to be the origin of Dodha Burfi which was founded in the year 1951. The sweet known as Dodha Burfi is made up of dry fruits and other ingredients making it one of the healthy street foods. It was from Dera Gazi Khan and the owner’s father brought it to Gurgaon.
Location advantages of street food joints in Gurgaon
Here are some of the key location advantages of street food joints in Gurgaon:
- Proximity to corporate offices and cyber hubs provides a huge clientele of corporate employees.
- Located near busy public spaces like malls, markets, and transport hubs which have high footfall.
- Strategic locations near colleges and universities help cater to students.
- Sites near tourist spots attract out-station visitors looking for local flavours.
- Located across various sectors of Gurgaon for wider coverage across the city.
- Mobile food carts and vehicles help vendors access new locations and change spots.
Real Estate Impact
Commercial Impact
Proximity to street food joints is seen as an asset by tech parks and corporate offices – a leasable area within 1 km of food options commands extra money over other areas as per studies. Co-working spaces and small offices are increasingly located around food joints to attract freelancers and remote workers.
Residential Impact
Homes near street food joints sell for 5-8% more compared to equivalent properties in other locales according to 2024 housing market reports. Rental yields are higher by 10-15% for apartments located within a 2 km radius of popular food joints. Housing projects advertise proximity and easy access to food joints to attract students and youth.
Price range of properties in Gurgaon
| Buy | Rent | |
| Average Price | Rs 11,489 per sqft | Rs 37,684 |
| Average Range | Rs 500- Rs 70,039 per sqft | Rs 3,000 – Rs 1 lakh |
Source: Housing.com
Prices of properties in Gurgaon
| Location | Size | Type | Price |
| Sector 111, Gurgaon | 1,605 sqft | 3 BHK Flat | Rs 3.21Cr |
| Sector 113 Gurgaon | 1,300 sqft | 2.5 BHK Flats | Rs 2.6 Cr |
| Sector 63 Gurgaon | 1.664 sqft | 4 BHK Flat | Rs 4.15 Cr |
| Sector 46 Gurgaon | 450 sqft | Shop | Rs 3.0 Cr |
| Sector 74 Gurgaon | 15,000 sqft | Bare Shell Office Space | Rs 14.0 Cr |
Source: Housing.com
FAQs
Chole bhature, golgappas, kebabs, tikki chaat, dahi bhalla, and many others are some prevalent street food in Gurgaon.
Evening and late night after 9 pm is the best time to eat street food in Gurgaon.
Cyber Hub, Sector 29, DLF Phase 1, Sikanderpur, and MG Road have the most street food stalls
Opt for cooked items and go to stalls with fast turnovers to ensure safe and hygienic food.
Rs. 30 to Rs. 100 per food item is the average cost of street food in Gurgaon.
Yes. Veg and non-veg options are present.
Some stalls cater to pasta, noodles, and burgers among others but Indian food is prevalent locally. What are some prevalent Gurgaon street food?
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Where in Gurgaon are the most street food stalls?
Is Gurgaon street food health and hygiene compliant?
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