Where to Eat in Indore
Eating out in Indore mostly happens on the street. The two places every visitor hears about are Sarafa Bazaar, the jewellery lane beside Rajwada that fills with food stalls at night, and Chappan Dukan in New Palasia, a vehicle-free food street of 56 shops.
For breakfast, look for poha-jalebi at shops and street carts across the city. At night, go to Sarafa hungry and move from stall to stall for dahi bada at Joshi Dahi Bada House, sabudana khichdi and bhutte ka kees.
2 places
Sarafa Bazaar
1 place
New Palasia
1 place
Sneh Nagar
1 place
South Tukoganj
Not sure what to order? The Indore food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Tips for Eating in Indore
- Sarafa Bazaar is for late dinners and snacks, from about 9 pm once the jewellery shops close. Check how late it runs, as its hours were tightened in late 2025.
- Chappan Dukan in New Palasia has 56 shops on one vehicle-free street, and is good for poha-jalebi in the morning and snacks in the evening.
- Have poha-jalebi for breakfast at least once, and go early, before the best stalls sell out.
- Share plates at Sarafa and Chappan Dukan so you can try more dishes.
- Weekend nights and holidays are the busiest at Sarafa, so go on a weekday if you can.
- Many places are pure vegetarian, so check the menu board if you want meat or eggs.
- Carry some cash for stalls, although UPI payments are widely accepted.
Questions
Indore — FAQ
Where should I eat in Indore?
5 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 Indore?
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 Indore?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Indore food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
What is Chappan Dukan in Indore?
Chappan Dukan means "56 shops". It is a food street in New Palasia that was redeveloped as a vehicle-free zone in 2020 and recognised by FSSAI as a Clean Street Food Hub in 2021. It is a good place for poha-jalebi, chaat and snacks.
When should I go to Sarafa Bazaar for food?
Go after about 9 pm, once the jewellery shops have closed and the food stalls are set up. The hours were tightened under new rules in late 2025, so check locally how late the stalls stay open.
Is street food in Indore safe to eat?
Generally, yes. Choose busy stalls where food is cooked fresh in front of you, drink bottled or filtered water, and go easy on raw chutneys and cut fruit if you have a sensitive stomach. Chappan Dukan has been certified as a Clean Street Food Hub.