These Street Foods Under Rs 50 Won't Burn A Hole In Your Pockets

On days when the funds in the wallets run low, or when you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to sit at a restaurant, street food is the best way to go. From sandwiches, samosas, momos, dabeli, vada pav, there are a countless number of street food that are delicious, will give you full value for money and light on your pocket. We made up a list of 15 places to get the best street food under Rs 50 in Pune. You can thank us later.

Akhtar Samosa

This little thela between East Street and MG Road, dishes out some mouth-watering chicken, veg and prawn samosas you need to try. We highly recommend the Chicken Samosa, which is just for Rs 20! Don’t forget a cup of garam chai to go with it.
Where: Akthar Samosa Stall, Between East Street and MG Road
Price: Rs 20 onwards

Hindavi Swaraj

Crispy on the outside, super soft and pillowy on the inside, served hot - what else can make your post-work evening better? The classic and cool cucumber dahi and hotter thecha chutney come on the side; what else do you need?
Where: Opposite Jangli Maharaj Temple, Next to Kensha Mobile Shop, JM Road
Price: Rs 30

Garden Vada Pav

This signature vada pav is one of the city’s best and people flock here by the thousands to gorge on their massive vadas and pillowy soft pav with their unforgettable green chutney.
Price: Rs 17
Where: JJ Garden, Camp

Bablu Paan

Bablu Paan Shop, a vendor who sits right outside Roopali Restaurant serves you the most delicious paans ever. The traditional meetha paan is dipped in chocolate and then chilled on a slab of ice. Served on a toothpick with a cherry on top; this paan will appeal to you even if you’re not a paan lover!
Where: Outside Roopali Restaurant
Price: Rs 20

Dal Pakwan- mangle ki dukaan

There are some other places who serve daal pakwan, but not as scrumptious as Mangla Saheb. Also try out the Sindhi kokis, equivalent of the thalipeeth for Maharashtrians.
Where: End of JN Road, Near Malashree Restaurant
Price: Rs 30 for a plate of Daal Pakwan; all other fried stuff under Rs 20

Ravi Dosa

Ravi Famous Dosa is one of the more well-known carts in the area; the 30+ varieties of dosas dished out is almost legendary. The Pav Bhaji Dosa being made is a treat to watch in itself and tastes as good as it looks; try it for yourself.
Where: Outside Clover Park, Viman Nagar
Price: Rs 20 onwards

Ambe Snacks Centre

Bored of the regular samosa chaat? Then you’ve got to try this Allahabadi samosa chaat from Ambe Snacks Centre in Viman Nagar. Two palm-size hot samosas (which you can see a batch of them frying in front of you) are crushed and ladles filled with the spicy chole is generously poured all over the samosa to soak up the yummy goodness.  Did we mention it was super delicious and full value for money?
Where: Opposite Bajaj Finserv, Behind Hyatt Regency, Viman Nagar
Price: Rs 12 to Rs 60

Anna Maggi

Now one place that makes us not want to share our Maggi with anybody else is Anna Maggi. Tucked away into the by-lanes of Koregaon Park, this places cooks up Maggi that melts once in the mouth and tastes abso-blooming-lutely divine. Another must-have, the Bhurji Maggi, we don’t think this one needs a description.
Where: Anna Maggi, Koregaon Park
Price: Rs 50 onwards

Bombay Masala Toast

Right outside Khalsa Sweets is a friendly sandwich guy working quickly to hand out your Schezwan, Cheese Chilli or Chocolate toast. The Bombay Masala toastie here has just the right balance of heat and cheesy butteriness, and the green and red chutneys spooned alongside add up to one tasty party in your mouth.
Where: Right Outside Khalsa Sweets, Viman Nagar
Price: Rs 20 onwards

A1- Dalcha

A wholesome plate of Veg Dalcha Rice at A1 Special Dalcha Rice is your best bet. Steamed jeera rice with a flavourful serving of dalcha is the perfect on-the-go-lunch for one! Plus for Rs 40 we think its a steal deal!
Where: A1 Special Dalcha Rice, Yerwada, Creaticity Lane
Price: Rs 40

Dilkhush Dabeli

Finding the perfectly toasted dabeli that's bursting with flavours can be quite a task. But we're happy to report that we've found a game-changer: Dilkhush Dabeli. For Rs 20 apiece, you get a pav stuffed with spiced mash potatoes, pomegranate seeds and coconut slivers. Bon appetite!
Where: Dilkhush Dabeli, Near Natasha Eye Clinic, Ahead of Ashok Theatre, Pimpri
Price: Rs 20

Spicy Pani Puri- Uttam

This iconic chaat stall near Girija Pav Bhaji in Sadashiv Peth attracts spice lovers from all over Pune as it has achieved legendary status as the place that serves the most teekha pani puri in town. Running successfully for over a decade and a half, this chaat tapri is one you have to visit if you call yourself a true-blue Punekar.
Where: Uttam Chaat Bhandar, Tilak Road
Price: Rs 30

Sarbat House

The fire cheese masala puri is made with your regular puris with a dash of the sweet and sour tamarind chutney, onions, capsicum, mayonnaise, sev, green minty chutney, coriander leaves, chilli flakes and loooooooots of cheese grated on top! The piece de resistance is when they torch the cheese for it to get melty and char a little that adds a smoky taste to the dish. So keep your cameras ready!
Where: Sarbat House, Shanipar Mandai Road, Shukrawar Peth
Price: Rs 15 onwards for the sharbat. Rs. 40 for the Fire Cheese Masala Puri

Mawa Jalebi

Indore Jalebi in Camp has been serving these for almost five years now. Deep fried with oodles of fat and drenched in sugar, the Mava Jalebi is like our very own desi doughnut. As you bite into these super soft and rich jalebis, the taste will remind you of piping hot, melt-in-the-mouth Gulab Jamuns. This popular Mava Jalebi should be on your list of must-eats in the city.
Where: 782/783, Padamjee Road, Agarwal Colony, Sadar Bazaar, Camp
Price: Rs. 20 for a plate and Rs. 90 for 250 grams

Darjeeling Hot Momos

A plate of hot momos at pocket-friendly prices and spicy shezwan sauce on the side, what more to ask for? With any kind of weather, momos are a great snack any time of the day!
Where: Opposite Bharti Vidyapeeth, Dhankawdi
Price: Rs 50