What to eat in Indore
- Poha–jalebi — the classic Indore breakfast, savoury and sweet together
- Bhutte ka kees — grated, spiced corn, an Indore specialty
- Garadu — fried, spiced yam, a cold-weather favourite
- Sabudana khichdi and kachoris — everyday street staples
- Shikanji — Indore's famous thick, creamy version
- Sarafa's late-night sweets, chaat and desserts
Where the food is
- Sarafa Bazaar — a jewellery market by day that becomes a buzzing night food market
- Chappan Dukan — a lane of well-loved stalls and eateries, popular from morning onward
Where to stay for a food trip
The old city around Rajwada puts both Sarafa and Chappan Dukan within easy reach, so you can eat your way through Indore without long journeys between meals.
Why booking direct helps
The room is cheaper because the hotel isn't paying commission — you confirm with the hotel and pay on arrival, leaving more of your budget for the food.
FAQ
What street food is Indore known for?
Indore's specialties include poha–jalebi (the classic savoury-and-sweet breakfast), bhutte ka kees (grated, spiced corn), garadu (fried, spiced yam), sabudana khichdi and kachoris, its famous thick, creamy shikanji, and the late-night sweets and chaat at Sarafa.
Where are Indore's main street-food markets?
Sarafa Bazaar is a jewellery market by day that becomes a buzzing night food market, and Chappan Dukan is a lane of well-loved stalls and eateries, popular from morning onward.
Where should you stay for a food trip in Indore?
The old city around Rajwada puts both Sarafa and Chappan Dukan within easy reach, so you can eat your way through Indore without long journeys between meals.
How do you save on the room?
Staying central and booking direct on ZECOHO, a zero-commission platform, keeps 15–25% more in your pocket than booking apps would, for more food, because the hotel isn't paying commission.