6 guides
In the lanes near Gadolia Chowk, Blue Lassi Shop churns multiple flavours fresh, tops with rabri and dry fruits, and lets you stick your passport photo on the wall. continue reading
A first-hand trail across North India's most iconic lassi shops, from Amritsar and Delhi to Jaipur, Varanasi, Jodhpur, and Indore. continue reading
Chai is not a beverage in India. It is an occasion. A journey through the most iconic chai stops across the country, from Amritsar to Kolkata. continue reading
Open since 4am, for 75 years, in the oldest part of Kashi. The chai is fine, but the coal-toasted bread and the caesarean toast are the real reason to go. Rated 9/10. continue reading
From Jodhpur's puffy pyaaz kachoris to Kolkata's club kachoris, a first-hand map of how kachoris change shape, texture, and soul as you move east across India. continue reading
A slight let-down from expectations, but Varanasi has two distinct kachori types, the most chaotic queues in India, and its own charm. Rated 6/10. continue reading