What to order at Sampat Namkeen Bhandar

Must order
The aloo kachori, which comes without chutney; expect to want a second.
Editor tip
Bring cash, because the shop does not take online payments; it is opposite Darbar School on Baba Harishchandra Marg.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
NeighborhoodOld City
HoursDaily 08:00-20:30
PaymentCash only
Last verified

Why locals love it: Lifestyle Asia places it in the cramped lanes of Chandpole, a no-nonsense stall that often sells out by 12:00, so late risers miss it.

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Location

Address: Opposite Darbar School, Baba Harishchandra Marg, Chandpole Bazaar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001

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TipTime Out advises crushing the roti, pouring the sabzi over it and adding the garlic chutney; this is the Chandpole shop.

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Why locals goA small counter run by an old couple beside the far busier Samrat on Chaura Rasta, easy to pass while queueing for kachoris.

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Puran Ji Kachori Wale has fried hing kachoris filled with moong dal at Chaura Rasta in Jaipur since 1963, and serves them with fresh curd instead of chutney.

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OrderThe kulfi, then a taste-off against Pandit Kulfi's kesar and rabri flavours.

Why locals goPandit Kulfi near Hawa Mahal gets the headline in Outlook Traveller's guide; its writer says this Tripolia Bazaar shop gives it close competition.

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OrderSweet makkhan with pistachios, lassi and namkeen chaach; a Local Food Club walk had shrikhand and makhan.

Why locals goA small counter run by an old couple beside the far busier Samrat on Chaura Rasta, easy to pass while queueing for kachoris.

TipGo after a kachori breakfast at Samrat next door and ask for the makkhan topped with pistachios, then a kulhad of namkeen chaach.

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