When you think of comfort food which is also pocket-friendly, Pav Bhaji crosses your mind. The origin of this popular street-food dish dates to the late 19th century in Mumbai, and was invented as a cheap, quick, and full meal for the textile workers.
In the present day, this mouth-watering, scrumptious, and buttery delight continues to capture the taste buds of many! Pune is home to many popular eateries which serve Pav Bhaji and you should try it out!
You can enjoy this delectable dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! It is suitable for chilly wintery days or for sunny summery ones. This dish can be enjoyed in any season and without any reason!
We have curated a list of the best Pav Bhaji joints in Pune for you so that you can go ahead and plan that weekend with friends and go into a food coma!
Best Pav Bhaji in Pune—Discovering the City's Most Delicious Delights
1. Relax Pure Veg
If you are looking for a budget-friendly yet tasty Pav Bhaji, then Relax Pure Veg in Parvati is the place to be! With options for indoor and outdoor seating, this place is popular among the college-going crowd. Relax Pav Bhaji is considered to be the yummiest and the spiciest Pav Bhaji in the city.
Location: Sahakar Nagar, Parvati
Timing: 12.30 pm to 4.00 pm and 6.30 pm to 12.00 am
Cost for two: Rs 300
2. Geeta Fast Food
After a long and tough day at work, all one wants to do is dig into some comfort food. To satisfy your hunger pangs, head to the Geeta Fast Food in Nigdi.
Lip-smacking Bhaji served with buttery and toasted pav is all you need at the end of the day. A place with modest interiors and many tasty food options to choose from, this place is a popular one in the PCMC area.
Location: Near Lokmanya Hospital, Nigdi
Timing: 9.00 am to 10.30 pm
Cost for two: Rs 300
3. MH 12 Pav Bhaji
The name of this eatery suggests the pride of being a Punekar and with multiple outlets in the city, the MH 12 Restaurant is guaranteed to satiate your taste buds. Their Baner branch is open until 1.30 am to satisfy those midnight hunger pangs.
While serving the regular varieties of Pav Bhaji, they also serve wheat Pav Bhaji and munna Pav Bhaji for children.
Location: Multiple outlets (Aundh, Baner, Wakad, etc)
Timing: 12.00 pm to 12.30 am (Main Branch in Rasta Peth)
Cost for two: Rs 400
4. Shiv Sagar
When we think of Pav Bhaji, the Shiv Sagar restaurant definitely crosses our minds! With multiple outlets across the city, this place also serves delicious Jain variants of the tasty dish.
The delicious side-kick of Pav Bhaji, the tawa pulao is also a hit here. Be sure to thank us later when you get a load of these scrumptious treats!
Location: Multiple outlets (JM Road, Pimple Nilakh, Aundh, etc)
Timing: 9.00 am to 12.00 am (Main Branch- JM Road)
Cost for two: Rs 400
5. Supreme Corner
The best place to get yourself some feel-good food, the Supreme Corner is famous for its Pav Bhaji. If you ask any true Punekar foodie about their favourite fast-food joint in the city, this name is sure to pop up in the conversation.
Location: Opposite Sambhaji Park, JM Road
Timing: 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm (timings vary on weekends)
Cost for two: Rs 300
6. Kalyani Veg
A popular place amongst collegians, office-goers and families is the Kalyani Veg Restaurant situated in Kalyani Nagar.
Their Pav Bhaji is a hot favourite and a buttery delight. It is available in the Jain variant, mushroom variant, and cheesy variants too.
Location: Kalyani Nagar
Timing: 8.00 am to 11.00 pm
Cost for two: Rs 600
7. Cream Craver
Located in the Camp area of Pune, this restaurant serves delectable Pav Bhajis. You can enjoy their Bombay-style Pav Bhajis with a glass of mango shake. If you are a cheese lover, order their cheese Pav Bhaji. They also have the Jain option.
Location: Pune Camp
Timing: 12.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Cost for two: Rs 600
8. Tea Trails
Famous for its selection of teas, this place is also known for its food, including Pav Bhaji. Although they do have a different take on the popular street-food. They are known for the Pav Bhaji fondue which is loaded with cheese and is guaranteed to put you in a food coma!
Location: Westend Mall, Aundh
Timing: 11.00 am to 9.00 pm
Cost for two: Rs 400
9. Girija
With multiple outlets in the city, this place serves fresh and authentic Pav Bhaji. It comes with a side of a tangy pickle and some fresh salad that balances the spiciness of the Pav Bhaji.
Location: Multiple outlets (Tilak Road, Karve Road, Sinhagad Road, etc)
Timing: 1.00 pm to 11.00 pm (Main branch at Sadashiv Peth)
Cost for two: Rs 400
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