Where to Eat in Jaipur
Eating out in Jaipur is easy to plan around sightseeing. The old city has sweet shops and vegetarian restaurants close to Hawa Mahal and the City Palace, MI Road has older restaurants just outside the walls, and Station Road is where locals go for breakfast kachoris.
For a full evening out, Chokhi Dhani on the city's southern edge serves a Rajasthani meal with folk music and dance. For a quick stop between monuments, the sweet shops of Johari Bazaar are never far away.
3 places
MI Road
2 places
Station Road
1 place
Amber Fort
1 place
Bani Park
1 place
C-Scheme
1 place
Civil Lines
1 place
JLN Marg
1 place
Johari Bazaar
1 place
Raja Park
1 place
Ram Niwas Garden
1 place
Rambagh Palace
1 place
Tonk Road (outskirts)
Not sure what to order? The Jaipur 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 Jaipur
- Johari Bazaar is the easiest place to eat while sightseeing in the old city, with sweet shops and vegetarian restaurants near Hawa Mahal.
- Station Road is best in the morning for pyaaz and mawa kachori, which sell out early.
- MI Road is good for a sit-down dinner, including laal maas and other non-vegetarian dishes.
- Chokhi Dhani is an evening outing on the city's southern edge, so allow time for the drive and go early to see the performances.
- Many of the older restaurants are pure vegetarian, so check before you go if you want meat.
- Expect queues at the best-known places during the winter season and on weekends.
- Keep some cash for small stalls, though most restaurants take cards and UPI.
Questions
Jaipur — FAQ
Where should I eat in Jaipur?
15 places are listed here, across 12 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 Jaipur?
Yes — 8 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 Jaipur?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Jaipur food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Where can I have a traditional Rajasthani dinner in Jaipur?
Chokhi Dhani, on the southern edge of the city, serves a full Rajasthani meal alongside folk music and dance. In the old city, LMB in Johari Bazaar serves a vegetarian thali.
Where can I eat laal maas in Jaipur?
Handi Restaurant on MI Road is known for laal maas. Most old-city restaurants are vegetarian, so head outside the walls if you want meat.
What is Chokhi Dhani?
Chokhi Dhani is a mock Rajasthani village on the edge of Jaipur, with a traditional sit-down meal, folk dances, puppet shows and craft stalls. It is best visited in the evening and is popular with families.