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Haridwar's Culinary Delights: From Pedas to Chhole-Bhature, a Tasteful Journey.
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News18•20-09-2026, 08:37
Haridwar's Culinary Delights: From Pedas to Chhole-Bhature, a Tasteful Journey.
  • •Haridwar is renowned for its delicious cuisine, with historic eateries offering street food and traditional sweets.
  • •Annapurna Bhojnalaya in Kankhal, established in 1938, serves pure sattvic food without garlic and onion.
  • •KAPASAA Restaurant at Haridwar Railway Station offers a unique dining experience inside a train coach with diverse menu.
  • •Bhagwati Chhole Bhandar near Har Ki Pauri is famous for its spicy Chhole Bhature, Chhole Puri, and Chhole Chawal.
  • •Gopal Ji Pede Wale in Moti Bazar, near Har Ki Pauri, has been famous since 1954 for pedas that stay fresh for 20 days.

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Annapurna Bhojnalaya, located in Kankhal near Lord Shiva's in-laws' home, has been serving pure sattvic food without garlic and onion for the past 87 years under the management of the family's third generation.

KAPASAA Restaurant is built on a train coach, giving customers the unique feeling of dining inside a train compartment while viewing pictures of Indian Railways history on the walls and enjoying affordable food.

Gopal Ji Pede Wale, located in Moti Bazar near Ram Giri Ki Haveli and the Ganga Aarti site, has been famous for its delicious pedas since 1954.