Let me tell you one thing that Dhabas are underrated. One always talks about how they went for dinner at so and so restaurant, so how can you not talk about the dhaba that made your road trip memorable or a long drive even better. Maybe you’ve been coming across the wrong ones, let me tell you about these 11 dhabas that are frequent stops for travelers.
Those en-route food stops, how one reminisces the local flavors. The specialty of some items stays with you. Let me remind you of these 11 Highway Dhabas that will make you stop by the next time you cross them while you plan your road trip. Also make your trip cost efficient by opting for short stay hotels.
1. Mr Sanjay Dhaba
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Located on the the Srinagar Leh highway this basic looking structure is a stop for many bikers and travelers who enjoy black tea, aloo parathas and gobi ki subzi a lot. Do manage to get the hint of home with this dhaba’s dishes before going further ahead in your journey.
2. Giani Da Dhaba
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You cross this Dhaba while travelling to Shimla through NH 22. This Dhaba will let you eat in a more structural form which is packed most of the time, but the quick service will let you enjoy the hot dishes that are served. Although once it faced demolition it came back with its original taste.
3. Cheetal Grand
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Cheetal Grand would have been called a restaurant in the city but being located on the Delhi Dehradun Highway it is commonly referred as a dhaba. The homie dishes like aloo paratha, gobi ki sabzi, paneer etc give the travellers a full stomach on their way out.
4. Karnal Haveli
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Located on GT Road, Karnal NH the Haveli gives a wholesome experience of a dhaba. Architecturally designed to give the vibes of a dhaba along with an amusement park in the structure. A bit different from how dhabas usually are but this has to be on the list. The crazing for authentic Punjabi food is satisfied here. It is a popular stop being so big in size on a highway it does attract people to stop and look but the taste is up to the mark.
5. Sharma Dhaba
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Located on the Jaipur- Mumbai highway, this dhaba gives you the taste of Rajasthan in one plate. Food here is pure vegetarian and must tries are the famous Mawa Naan or the Mawa Roti here which is made with fresh cow milk. The dhaba has so much popularity that it has two seating areas one in the front beside the road and one behind in a garden. Its crowd pleasing service is acclaimed of by the travellers visiting.
6. Amrik Sukhdev
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Situated on GT Road, Murthal NH, this dhaba wasn’t well established earlier and its customers were truck drivers. As people started liking the food here it grew to a bigger establishment with commendable ambiance for a dhaba. With keeping the original key factor taste intact it has also started serving Chinese food. Although the main attraction of this place is it parathaas with loads of butter on top.
7. Ummiya Annapurna
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Located on the Anand District Gujarat, NH 8 it serves the BEST kathiyavadi food with the right combination of spice and chili and cooked over wood fire gives the authenticity of eating at a dhaba. But don’t just take my word for it, try it for yourself and you will also say the same. Try lassan aaloo, besan gatta and sev tamatar with rotla (local bread) here. Your understanding of kathiyavadi food will grow and you might just find yourself eating it often. It is more than just an experience.
8. Samaroh En Dees Dhaba
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Heading to the cuisine of Assam on the way from Bhomoraguri to Sonitpur it is like a detour for your taste buds. Try Assamese food for a change than just the common food you usually eat.
9. Sunny Da Dhaba
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Go to spot for Mumbaikars and Pune walas to enjoy the yummy meals of Sunny da dhaba outside the city. It builds as a different experience when your mouth water for dhaba food the drive to get there creates another level of hype which this dhaba lives up to.
10. Satara Highway Dhaba
On the Satara NH 4 highway this place is run by transgenders. What they are known for is their kadak chai, capsicum masala and unparalleled hospitality. The taste is unmatched to any.
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The dhaba is so famous that you cannot ignore it the next time you cross Ahmadabad- Mumbai highway. It serves all kinds of cuisines from mughlai, Indian, Chinese etc. The relaxation after travelling you get in this place is amazing. The music and drinks played and served around you makes you even more upbeat to take on the next part of your journey.
Be honest aren’t you craving authentic dhaba food now? Well don’t sleep on that thought take your friend on this quite literal journey for food and explore the authentic tastes of dishes at dhabas this time rather than eating at a restaurant for a change.
The next time you pass by these 10 Dhabas do give them a shot. The lip smacking dishes these local chef’s make using traditional techniques, don’t tell me it isn’t worth a halt. So now when you plan a trip just search for short stay hotels take reference from this blog for the best road trip ever !! Now, even you can talk about how you miss that little visit to a dhaba.