Chandravilas Dining Hall - Ahmedabad

Heard do much about this place! Soo many famous visitors and so much history. Tried a whooole bunch of gujrati snacks from here. Was all good.

The historic restaurant lives up to its reputation. The Fafda Jalebi are amazing to taste with a awesomely prepared Papaya Chutney. The prices are reasonable to the quality offered.

Special Gujarati Dish!<br/ <br/ In the frame Gota served with kadhi Chandravilas Restaurant, Ahmedabad.<br/ <br/ Taste 4.5/5.<br/ Value for money 4.5/5.<br/ Ambience 4.5/5.<br/ <br/ Price ₹25/plate.<br/ <br/ Chandravilas and its thali has been luring foodies for eons and hence, holds a significant place in Amdavad’s history. Owner Chimanlal Joshi created the first thali which comprised an assortment of green vegetable curries, rotli, bhakhri, parathaand poori, besides potatoes, lentils, rice, dal, farsan and sweets — all of this for Re 1.<br/ <br/ The eatery’s repertoire of customers included personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Indulal Yagnik, Sardar Patel and Bollywood showman Raj Kapoor. But what makes this place significant is the history it holds. Chandravilas stood as a symbol of communal harmony until 2002, when the entire market was turned to ashes in the Godhra riots. The fire destroyed both Hindus and Muslims and it seemed that everything was sloshed out, the place, the food, and friendliness that lasted over generations.<br/ Pavan Joshi, fifth generation of the Joshi family, now handles the restaurant, said, “For generations, Chandravilas stood next to a shop of pens owned by Zahir Maniar. It was a symbol of communal harmony. One day, the Maniar pen shop was attacked, we also became victim of 2002 communal riots.” A symbol of communal harmony It took a decade for Chandravilas to be ‘reborn’, the restaurant opening its doors to customers again in February 2012.<br/ <br/ The famed thali is now priced at Rs 100. Besides the thali, foodies also enjoy the farsan and hot jalebis. Chef Motibhai, who has been cooking here for over a decade now, said, “Over 500 people from the city and nearby villages come here every day for lunch and snacks. The menu changes every day as well as according to season.<br/ <br/ Must try Sev usal, kadhi, fafda, jalebi, farsan, Gujarati thali.<br/ <br/

Located in Old Ahmedabad, this shop has been serving yummy gujju food for more than 120 years now, and they r a pioneer at it.We went here for breakfast at around 10.30,within minutes it was a full house. We tried Jalebi, Gathiya and Chai.Gathiya was served with Kadhi and raw papya Chutney. Soft warm Gathiya tasted yummy with d Kadhi. Jalebi was Crispy n juicy. Chai was traditional gujrati chai, depending on ur taste buds u might or might not like it. Service was super quick. All of this costed us 140/ value for money. Ambience is just basic, nothing special, the food talks for itself.

My first destination whenever I visit ahmedabad. I dint even check into hotel and directly came here to have traditional gujarati food. I have been missing this place since an year. This is a must visit place to have traditional gujarati food. They have mix thali to give you all the flavors @150 rs I guess. I like their tea also. Don't expect too much aesthetics just think of yummie food here and you won't be upset.