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We set out on a delicious Pune evening food tour with Anubhav Sapra and Nilesh Amdekar, chasing some of the city’s most loved snacks, legendary cafe favourites and comforting Maharashtrian dishes. And this one is packed with flavour from the very first bite.
Our first stop was Santosh Bakery, a Pune favourite known for its classic bakery treats. We dig into their crisp, flaky aloo patties, followed by a cream roll that is light, crunchy and filled with luscious whipped cream. A simple beginning, but one that immediately sets the tone for the evening.
Next up is Samadhan Bhel, better known as Mama Bhelwale. Here, sukha bhel takes centre stage. Puffed rice, crunchy namkeen, peanuts, onions, coriander, moth beans, green chillies, lemon and a special masala come together for that irresistible combination of crunch, spice and tang.
Then it is time to slow things down at an Irani cafe. A steaming glass of Irani chai paired with buttery bun maska is exactly the kind of combination that makes you understand why Pune’s old cafe culture continues to have such a strong following.
Next at Goodluck Cafe, we get into some serious comfort food with mutton keema, soft white bread slices and a fluffy omelette. It is hearty, rich and exactly the kind of food you want when the evening is well underway.
Then comes a Pune classic. At Vaishali, we tuck into their sambar and the much loved shev potato dahi puri, where crisp puris, potatoes, creamy yogurt, chutneys and sev come together in every bite.
And finally, we sit down to a spectacular Maharashtrian spread at Shabree. There was jowar bhakri and pithla, puri, varan bhaat, moong dal khichdi, nachni papad, kandachi bhaji, dahi vada, bhendi chi bhaji, flower batata rassa, Maharashtrian kadhi, valachi usal, ambat god amti and koshimbir. And just when you think the meal cannot get any better, there is aamras, aamrakhand and gulab jamun to finish things on a sweet note.
From flaky bakery bites to spicy bhel, creamy Irani chai, keema, dahi puri and an hearty Maharashtrian spread, this is Pune through its food. If you enjoyed this Pune food trail, do subscribe and stay with us for more delicious food journeys, hidden gems and iconic eats from across India.
0:00 Intro
0:38 Santosh Bakery
2:30 Saras Baug
4:20 Samadhan Bhel
8:17 Irani Cafe
10:14 Goodluck Cafe
13:54 Vaishali
17:13 Shabree
25:25 Next Episode