Where to Eat in Aurangabad
The listed kitchens sit in the central belt between the railway station and Nirala Bazaar, which is where most visitors stay. Two are pure vegetarian and two cook Deccani and Mughlai non-veg.
1 place
Adalat Road
1 place
Nirala Bazaar
1 place
Shyam Chambers
1 place
Station Road
Not sure what to order? The Aurangabad food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
How the city eats out
Aurangabad's restaurants gather along Station Road, Adalat Road, Jalna Road and around Nirala Bazaar and Osmanpura. That central strip is also where most mid-range hotels are, so you can walk or take a short auto ride to dinner. The old city has smaller qalia and kebab shops, busiest late in the evening.
The listed restaurants
Bhoj Thali Restaurant, Nirala Bazaar. An unlimited vegetarian thali in the Maharashtrian and Rajasthani style. Go hungry and go at lunchtime, when the dishes turn over fastest. It is close to the road to Bibi Ka Maqbara.
Kailash Restaurant, Station Road. Listed for Deccani non-veg: naan qalia and biryani. Handy if you are staying near the station or catching an evening train.
Tandoor Restaurant, Shyam Chambers. A long-standing sit-down place for kebabs, Mughlai curries and biryani. A good choice for an unhurried dinner after a cave day.
Swad Veg Restaurant, Adalat Road. A family vegetarian restaurant for thalis, tahri and shevai. Reliable if your group mixes vegetarians and non-vegetarians and wants one menu that suits everyone.
Planning meals round the caves
On an Ellora day you are back in the city by late afternoon, so plan dinner in town. On an Ajanta day you may be out from early morning to evening, with only basic food near the caves; eat a big breakfast and book dinner near your hotel. Carry water on both days.
Practical points
- Opening hours change, and some places close in the afternoon. Call ahead for late lunches.
- Restaurants in the central belt are family-friendly; the old-city qalia shops are simpler and busy with men late at night, though families do eat there.
- Ask whether a non-veg dish is mutton or another meat if it matters to you.
- For what each dish is and when to eat it, see the food page.
Questions
Aurangabad — FAQ
Where should I eat in Aurangabad?
4 places are listed here, across 4 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
Are there good vegetarian restaurants in Aurangabad?
Yes — 2 of the places listed are pure vegetarian, and the food-type badge on every card tells you before you set out.
What should I order in Aurangabad?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Aurangabad food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Where should I stay to be close to restaurants in Aurangabad?
Near Station Road, Adalat Road, Jalna Road or Nirala Bazaar. That central belt has most mid-range hotels and restaurants, and the bus stand and railway station are nearby.
Where can I eat naan qalia in Aurangabad?
Kailash Restaurant on Station Road and Tandoor Restaurant at Shyam Chambers are the listed places for it. Small shops in the old city also serve it, mostly in the evening.
Is there a good thali in Aurangabad?
Bhoj Thali on Nirala Bazaar serves an unlimited vegetarian thali, and Swad Veg on Adalat Road has a simpler Maharashtrian one.