Age Old Eateries In Ahmedabad That Speak Rich Of Ahmedabad

Aapnu Ahmedabad is known for its excellent infrastructure, rich heritage and most importantly, for its food. Gujaratis have had a long standing relationship with food. The city is home to restaurants that have been a part of the city’s landscape for over half a century. 

With no end to options, there are many eateries you can visit in Ahmedabad to satiate your food desires. Some of us might have called these places their second home after School/College canteen. Some of you might have routine family dinner at these places. And some may have had their first date here. These places exude an old world charm make Amdavadis flock to them for the amazing food and an even more amazing experience. 

Agashiye 

Agashiye

A roof top restaurant set on an admirably restored Indo-Baroque heritage manor from the 1920’s. Popularly known as the House of M.G, this heritage restaurant caters more to quality than the quantity. Placed right in the middle of the old town of Ahmedabad, it offers the best dining in the city with a touch of Gujarati legacy. The restaurant delights its guests by a Gujarati set of course meal in a thali with no limitations on the quantity – now who wouldn’t love that!

Vishalla

It is a traditionally fashioned restaurant from 1978. This heritage eatery gets its name from a small district, Badri Vishalla, in the Himalayas mentioned in the books of Guru Swaminarayan. Vishalla’s attempt to portray a typical Indian village has been acclaimed by many foodies of the town. The restaurant simulates an aura of relaxation and peace together with a wholesome Gujarati thali in an open air seating. A peculiar thing about this heritage eatery is that the guests are made to sit on mud floors, much like the way in any village. The restaurant claims the food to be much less oily than other eateries owing to the baked and roasted food, sprouted salads, and greens made with healthy ingredients in its kitchen.

Lucky Tea Stall

Lucky Tea Stall

Many of you might not have know that Ahmedabad is full of bizarre things, one that tops the list is the Graveyard Restaurant. Yes, you read that right! The New Lucky restaurant has taken the phrase “Dine with the Dead” much too seriously. Resting at peace at Lal Darwaja, this little heritage eatery used to be a graveyard many years ago. The owner of this eatery chose to make sitting and eating arrangements amidst the graves rather than digging them out. The waiters and the guests have learned their way to negotiate the graves, which are painted in green.

Patang Hotel 

Patang Hotel

Patang Hotel was started back in 1984 and provides you with some mind blowing views which would compliment your food. The first revolving restaurant of India is more than just a dining experience as it has also a popular tourist visit. This architectural brilliance is one of the symbolic representations of Ahmedabad and dining here is an unmatchable experience in its own. Located on Ashram Road. Continental, North Indian and Chinese are some of the famous delicacies that are served there.

Moti Mahal 

Moti Mahal

Located right in the heart of the city near Ahmedabad’s railway station famous for its Mughlai food and paradise for Chicken lover. One of the oldest restaurant in Ahmedabad serving honest-to-goodness non-veg since 100+ years. Here you’ll find a long wait even during weekdays, but for their biryani’s and chicken tangri, it’s a worth a wait.