What kind of pariah doesn’t like to drum up some good food? Not me. Whenever I come to this no frills, snack haven, I join the chaat line.

Service:
Queue up at the register, give your order and name. They call your name over the PA system when the dishes (not your whole order) is ready.

Atmosphere:
Forget tablecloths and carpeting - it’s a converted warehouse.

This place started years ago as a mini eatery in the back of the store next door. It got so popular that they opened this larger space. I used to come in and order a chaat and a main course, but the chaat was always the highlight of the meal. I have since adjusted my ordering habits to be chaat only. I also really like the Dahi Bata Puri and Missi Roti, but am less of a fan of the Samosa Cholie. They have good lassis to drink too.

My recommendation is to drop by and order a bunch o snacks. Enjoying a variety of their flavorful and nicely spiced chaat before heading next door to shop in their little market. The shop carries a great selection of spices and herbs (they have fresh curry leaves too.)

Bhatura Cholle ($4.95):
A giant edible balloon. This XXL puffed puri hovers over a plate of garbanzo curry. Rip off a piece, scoop up some curry and top it off with the mango pickle – deeeelish.

Dahi Papdi ($3.50):
You can’t see them, but there are little discs of crispy (even in yogurt) puris under the garbanzo beans, lentil dumplings, potatoes, tamarind and mint. I pry them out with my spork (they don’t have forks, spoons and knives here, just sporks) and pile the other ingredients on top before gobbling these down.

Pakori Chaat ($3.50):
Lentil dumpling in yogurt with mint chutney and tamarind. Tasty, but given the choice, I’d order the Dahi Papdi for my yogurt, tamarind fix (cause I really like those crispy discs.)

Pani Puri ($3.50):
This is one of my favorites. Bust open one of the puffed puris, spork in the fillings and pour the mint water over the top. Yum. It’s like a flying saucer filled with delicious tasting aliens.