Another thing so unique to India, is our cultures. So different from one state to another. One city to another. Indeed one area to another, in some cases. Food culture is the basic and most important for everyone.
One of the quickest find in Rishikesh is the restaurant where you find the mascot dressed exactly like the person who started the restaurants.
The famous well know name " CHOTIWALA RESTAURANT". It is located near Ganga Riverbank, Rishikesh. This restaurant is serving Indian cuisine since 1958.
This looked funny even to me in the first place. But if you are a foodie your trip to Rishikesh is incomplete without eating at this restaurant.
Every single thing here was absouletly delicious! If you visit in the winter you must go for GAJAR KA HALWA, MAKKE DI ROTI AND SARSO DA SAAJ, KADI CHAWAL, SPECIAL WINTER THALI, AALOO PARATHA, and what not...... haaye!
I have heard a lot from my Nani Nanu about the food they served since ages and no change in taste buds at all. So with this thought and fulfill my hungry stomach.
LISTING THE FOOD LIST WHICH WE HAVE PLACED ORDER.
I bumped onto thali first which was their specialty. Not so big as other thalis which are trending nowadays but yeah a thali which had variety and was too tasty too.
Stomachfull for two, it had papad,naan, tandoori roti, peas pulav, mix veg, curry, dal, panner dish, raita and yes GULAB JAMMUN.
What : Special Thali
Price : rs 220/-
Verdict : 4.5/5
Gajar ka halwa thandi men nahi khaya toh kya khaya and that too Chotiwale ka...aahaha.. mazza aagaya. It was super red in color and thandi mein woh garam garam vapour ka alag hi mazza tha..super authentic in taste and perfect sugar and dry-fruits.
What : Gajar ka Halwa
Price : rs 80/-
Verdict : 5/5
If kids are with you than they only want aloo paratha for sure. They serve with thanda curd pickle and seven small small picecs of prathas. If say about taste please check my verdict as I dint want to say much.
What : Aaloo Ka Paratha
Price : rs 120/-
Verdict : 3.5/5
As I was having my thali I saw a person sitting next to my table she ordered something different and eagerly I asked what she is having than and exactly same I ordered Winter special thali which included Khadi, bajara ki roti, mix dal, salad and gud (jaggery). Mein shukriya karna chahati hu woh lady ko mere baju mein thi agar woh yeh dish nahi mangwati toh mein bhi yeh thali khanne se wanchit rahe jati thi. It was awesome and mouth watering must say.
What : Winters Special Thali
Price : rs 190/-
Verdict : 5/5
Lastly but not least kuch mitha hojaye.... I know I know aap sab bologe ke mitha toh phele b khaya lekin RASMALAI nahi khaya toh kya khaya. It was hot sweet perfect punch and also cant ignored if had once.
What : Rasmalai
Price : 55/- pp
Verdict : 5/5
Also, the Statue of Chotiwala is there in a showcase holding a plate. And the food items in this plate are changed before every meal. Bhog lagana khete hai isse. It had bhathure chole for breakfast and veg thali for lunch!.
How creative and impressive, right?
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