Rakesh Rajdev: Biking Through Rajkot with Must-Try Street Food Stops
Exploring Rajkot isn’t just about monuments and museums — sometimes, the best way to feel a city is on two wheels, one bite at a time.
Join me, Rakesh Rajdev, as I take you on a cycling + street food trail through the heart of Rajkot.
๐ Morning Start at Race Course Ring Road
Your perfect ride begins at Race Course Ring Road — a scenic and safe cycling stretch with tree-lined roads and early morning calm.
๐ Ideal Time: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
๐ก Tip: Start early to beat the heat and traffic.
☕ Chai Stop: Bhaktinagar Circle
First rule of riding in Rajkot? Fuel up with cutting chai!
The roadside stalls at Bhaktinagar Circle serve the most flavorful masala chai in clay cups — a truly local experience.
๐ฐ Just ₹10–₹15
๐ฅ Farsan Break: Jay Gurudev Fafda House
No Rajkot morning is complete without Fafda-Jalebi!
This legendary snack joint near Limda Chowk serves everything hot and fresh.
Must-trys:
• Fafda with sambharo
• Ganthiya with chutney
• Jalebi straight from the fryer
๐ฐ ₹40–₹60 per plate
๐ฅช Mid-Ride Hunger: GJ-5 Sandwich & Pizza
At Limda Chowk, take a breather at GJ-5 — Rajkot’s go-to spot for cheesy, overloaded sandwiches that are Insta-worthy and stomach-filling.
Try:
• Paneer grilled sandwich
• Pizza-style veggie sandwich
๐ฐ ₹80–₹120
๐ฝ Classic Snack: Bhutta at Jubilee Garden
A street-side grilled corn with lemon and chilli mix is a monsoon-time favorite.
Simple, nostalgic, and flavorful — best enjoyed under a tree!
๐ฐ ₹20–₹30
๐จ Sweet Ending: Sonu Dairy
Wrap up your biking journey with a treat at Sonu Dairy near Kotecha Chowk.
Their traditional kulfis and ice creams are perfect to cool off after a ride.
Top picks:
• Mango kulfi
• Kesar pista stick
• Softy cone
๐ฐ ₹30–₹70
๐ Total Route: ~10–12 km
๐ธ Total Budget: ~₹250–₹300
๐ด♂️ Level: Beginner-friendly city ride
Final Thoughts from Rakesh Rajdev
Cycling around Rajkot gives you more than exercise — it’s a way to experience local life, meet vendors, and eat like a true Saurashtrian.
This route is budget-friendly, tasty, and unforgettable, just like the city itself.
Until next ride, – Rakesh Rajdev
Food and culture enthusiast from Rajkot.
Comments
Post a Comment