Medium spiceAloo Tikki Chaat
VegCrisp potato patties topped with chutneys, curd and sev — a favourite of Nakki Lake's evening chaat stalls.
₹40–100
Eat in Mount Abu
What to Eat in Mount Abu Today?
Search Mount Abu dishes by craving — aloo tikki chaat, dal baati churma, mirchi vada and more.
Food in Mount Abu is almost entirely vegetarian, shaped by Rajasthani cooking and by the many Gujarati families who holiday here. Meals are hearty and made with plenty of ghee, which feels right on a cool evening in the hills.
Most of the eating happens around Nakki Lake and the main market, where you can move from a sit-down thali to lakeside chaat and a bowl of rabri in the same evening.
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Medium spiceDal Baati Churma
VegGhee-soaked baatis with spiced dal and sweet churma — the Rajasthani classic, warming in the hill air.
₹150–350
Best around: Nakki Lake Road
HotMirchi Vada
VegA stuffed-chilli fritter in gram-flour batter — a fiery Rajasthani tea-time snack, great by the lake.
₹20–50
Best around: Main Market
Rabri
VegThick, slow-reduced sweetened milk topped with nuts — a rich Rajasthani dessert sold at lakeside stalls.
₹40–120
Medium spiceRajasthani Thali
VegA full platter of dal baati, gatte, ker sangri, bajra roti and sweets — the best way to taste the region at once.
₹200–500
Best around: Nakki Lake Road and Main Market
Famous Food to Eat in Mount Abu
These are the dishes to look for during your visit.
Rajasthani Thali
A full platter with dal baati, gatte, ker sangri, bajra roti and a sweet. It is the easiest way to taste several Rajasthani dishes in one meal, and many restaurants near Nakki Lake and the main market serve it at lunch and dinner.
Dal Baati Churma
Hard-baked wheat balls (baati) broken up and soaked in ghee, served with spiced dal and sweet, crumbly churma. It is filling, so it works best as a main meal.
Mirchi Vada
A large green chilli stuffed with spiced potato, dipped in gram-flour batter and fried. It is a hot tea-time snack and is easy to find at stalls near the lake.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Crisp potato patties topped with curd, chutneys and sev. It is one of the favourite evening snacks at the chaat stalls around Nakki Lake.
Rabri
Milk cooked down slowly until thick, sweetened and topped with nuts. It is a rich Rajasthani dessert and a good way to end an evening by the lake.
Snacks and Street Food Around Nakki Lake
The road around Nakki Lake comes alive in the evening, with stalls selling chaat, mirchi vada, hot tea and sweets. It is the easiest place to try several small dishes after a boat ride or a sunset walk.
Food Tips for Travellers in Mount Abu
- Try a full Rajasthani thali at least once for a proper local meal.
- Expect vegetarian food almost everywhere, and many places also avoid onion and garlic on request.
- Eat freshly fried snacks while they are hot, especially at busy stalls.
- Restaurants near Nakki Lake get busy at dinner time in peak season.
- Carry some cash for small stalls and snack sellers.
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Mount Abu — FAQ
What food is Mount Abu famous for?
Mount Abu is known for Rajasthani vegetarian food, especially Rajasthani thali, dal baati churma, mirchi vada, aloo tikki chaat and rabri.
Is non-vegetarian food available in Mount Abu?
Options are limited. Most restaurants, and all of the places listed on this site, are pure vegetarian, so non-vegetarian travellers should not expect much choice.
What is mirchi vada?
Mirchi vada is a large green chilli filled with spiced potato, coated in gram-flour batter and deep-fried. It is a popular Rajasthani snack with tea.
Where can I find street food in Mount Abu?
Head to the area around Nakki Lake in the evening. The stalls there sell chaat, mirchi vada, tea and sweets like rabri.