Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Surat, the Diamond City & Silk City of India, is a paradise for food lovers and shopaholics. From mouth-watering street food to luxurious diamond markets and textile hubs, Surat offers an unmatched culinary and shopping experience.

 Best Food Experiences in Surat

Surat is famous for its Gujarati cuisine, spicy snacks, and unique Surati flavors. Whether you love street food, traditional thalis, or desserts, Surat has something for everyone!

1. Must-Try Surati Dishes

✅ Surati Locho – A soft, steamed gram flour snack with chutneys.
✅ Khaman Dhokla – Spongy and savory snack made from fermented gram flour.
✅ Undhiyu – A winter special mixed vegetable curry.
✅ Sev Khamani – A spicy and tangy chana dal dish topped with sev.
✅ Ponk (Winter Special) – Roasted tender jowar grains served with sev.
✅ Gujarati Thali – Includes roti, dal, kadhi, undhiyu, farsan, rice, and sweets.
✅ Cold Coco – A thick chocolate milkshake, a local favorite!
✅ Surati Ice Gola – Crushed ice flavored with syrups and toppings.

 Tip: Visit Surat in winter (December – February) to enjoy fresh Ponk!

2. Best Street Food Places in Surat

 Manek Chowk & Gopi Talav Street Food Market

 Best Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

✔ Best for: Surati Locho, Bhajiya, Sev Khamani, and Cold Coco.
✔ Try at: Jani Locho House, Radhe Sev Khaman, and Jalaram Locho.

 Zampa Bazaar (Best for Non-Veg Lovers)

 Best Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

✔ Best for: Biryani, Tandoori Chicken, Mutton Kheema Pav, Seekh Kebab.
✔ Try at: Bhaiya Biryani House, Bismillah Restaurant.

 Dumas Beach Food Stalls

 Best Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

✔ Best for: Pav Bhaji, Bhajiya, Gathiya, Ice Gola, Coconut Water.
✔ Try at: Famous Dumas Bhajiya Stall.

 Tip: Carry cash, as some street food stalls do not accept digital payments.

3. Best Restaurants in Surat

 Sasumaa Gujarati Thali

 Timings: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
 Cost: ₹300 per person

✔ Why Visit? Traditional unlimited Gujarati Thali with sweets, farsan, and kadhi.

 Kansar Gujarati Thali

 Timings: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 Cost: ₹350 per person

✔ Why Visit? Authentic Gujarati flavors served in a royal setting.

 Leonardo Italian Mediterranean Dining (For Fine Dining)