Mirch Masala

Dining

A meal not to miss when in Ahmedabad is the Gurajati 'thali', which usually consists of several medium-sized servings of various dishes - appetisers, breads, salads, curries and (sometimes) non-savoury treats. Cuisine in the state of Gurajat is primarily vegetarian, so expect to find only meat-free dishes in most traditional dining halls and authentic local restaurants. However, with more and more Western-style eateries popping up all around, it will hardly be difficult to find nearly any type of food in the busy city (SG Road in the western part of town, for example, is lined with cafés and restaurants fit for any taste).

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Vishala

Dining at Vishala is truly an experience - a lantern-lit walkway leads guests to the reception area of the village and further into the magical outdoor seating area. Dinner meals are usually accompanied by cultural shows and dance performances. Food served centres around local Gujarati flavours, with various 'thalis' being a very popular menu …

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Agashiye

Located at a historic luxury hotel dating back to the beginning of the last century, Agashiye boasts a charming ambiance that takes diners back in time, and offers authentic floor seating as well as open-terrace dining. Serves Gujarati cuisine and traditional thalis, vegetarian …

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Tomato's

Tomato's boasts a unique American sixties ambience forged by Rock 'n' Roll memorabilia, Hollywood movie-themed artefacts, a jukebox, bubble gum machines, and Paul McCartney's very own guitar. The diner serves international (Mexican, Chinese, Thai, etc.) vegetarian and meat-based …

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Mirch Masala

Mirch Masala became Ahmedabad's first themed restaurant, opting for the Bollywood theme in its interior. The food served is North Indian, both vegetarian and meat-based. Desserts are not to be …

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