If you’re from Meerut, you are already aware of the big love the people here have for their favourite street foods. And if you are visiting the city as a tourist, your taste buds are in for a treat. Meerut is a city not just famous for its sports industries in the country but also mouthwatering food, especially the local street food which has been a crowd favourite since generations.
Here are top 5 widely eaten street foods of Meerut and where you can get the best of them:
1. Chaats: The city of Meerut has a special love for tangy, spicy, sweet and sour chaats. Although there are several varieties of chaats, the ones most popular in Meerut are matar ki chaat, tamatar ki chaat, tokri chaat and bhalla papdi chaat. And to taste the best of them, you can go to legendary outlets in the city like Hira Sweets, Raju Chaat Bhandar and Chaat Courtyard.
2. Seekh Kebabs: With its close proximity to Lucknow, the City of Nawabs and the birth place of moist, juicy and succulent seekh kebabs, Meerut too delivers a unique taste when it comes to kebabs without compromising on the original flavour of the dish. This one’s another popular street food in the city which is best served at popular joints like Haji Sayeed Family Restaurant, Nazeer Foods and The Kitchen Hotspot.
3. Kachori and Jalebi: Isn’t kachori and jalebi a soul satisfying breakfast? Well, Meerut has restaurants that serve some of the best kachoris and jalebis. Piping hot kachoris along with aloo ki sabji paired with crispy jalebis is a brunch option you must try here. Hira Sweets, Chaat Courtyard, Kachori Wala and Bikanervala must be your top picks to try these out.
4. Chole Bathure: North Indians have a second tummy to fit in a plate of chole bathure. While the quintessential breakfast option is popular throughout the region, the ones you get at Meerut are exceptional. Soft yet crispy bathuras along with spicy and flavorful chole is a combination you can relish without any guilt. To have some of the best chole bathure in Meerut, head to places like Hira Sweets, Mangi Da Dhaba and The Kitchen Hotspot.
5. Lassi: You must have heard praises about lassi only in Punjab. But do you know that this drink is extremely popular in Meerut too and loved by the people there. The creamy, smooth texture of the lassi along with pureed fruits and a touch of sugar to balance the taste perfectly, this is what dreams are made of! To cool down with a big glass of lassi on a hot summer day, head to Jain Shikanji and lassi Wala in Shastri Nagar.
What are your favourite street foods of Meerut and where do you go to eat them?