15 Famous Foods in Nashik: A Foodie Guide

Hello Foodies. Planning to try Nashik Famous Food?

You have landed on the right page. This blog post will help you plan an authentic food spree in and around Nashik.

To satisfy your cravings for spicy meals, snacks, and sweets, I will help you explore Nashik’s famous foods through the lens of a local.

So let us get into exploring Nashik’s culinary treasures through detailed descriptions and insights.

List of 15 Nashik Famous Food – Types Covered

In this article, I will give you thorough information on the following types of most famous Nashik foods:

Sr. No.	Nashik Famos Foods	Average Rate in ₹	Best Place to Buy From
1	Grapes	₹60-₹80/ KG	Panchavati Farmers’ Yard
2	Rasin	₹120-₹150/ KG	Local Farmers
3	Pomegranate	~₹190/ KG	Akashwani Road
4	Mande and Aam Rass	~₹60 – ₹120/ piece	Shelke Puranpoli
5	Misal Pav	₹50 – ₹120 per portion	Shamsundar
6	Shingole	Not available for buying	Not Available
7	Pani Puri	₹30 – ₹60 per portion	Nandan
8	Soda	₹15 per portion	Rahalkar Soda Center
9	Sabudana Vada	₹50/ 2 pieces	Sayantara
10	Bhel Bhatta	₹20 per portion	Sanap Bandhu
11	Nashik Chivda	₹125/ 250 gm	Panchavati
12	Vada Pav	₹15 – ₹30 per portion	Krushnai Uphar
13	Jalebi	₹63/ 250gms	Budha Halwai
14	Kandi Pedha	Not Available	Pande Mithai
15	Pineapple Juice + Icecream	₹40 per portion	Samartha Juice Center

How many of these famous foods were you aware of? Let’s know more about the significance of each!

Famous Fruits in Nashik

Let us start with the reason why Nashik is called the Wine Capital of India, and then a fruit that is exported to various countries from Nashik, which you probably don’t know about.

1. Grapes

Nashik Grapes	Details
Average Rate	₹60-₹80 per kilogram
Buy at	Akashwani Road Bhaji Market, Panchavati farmers’ yard, and Shalimar Market, local framers

Nashik is renowned for its diverse grape varieties, ideal climate, and mineral-rich soil, making it a major hub for table and wine grapes.

The grape harvest season from January to March boosts the local economy through exports and tourism. 

Thompson Seedless grape is one of Nashik’s most commonly exported grape varieties. These grapes are known for their sweet and juicy taste, making them popular in international markets.

2. Manuka (Rasin)

Nashik Raisins	Details
Average Rate	₹120-₹150 per kilogram
Buy at	Shalimar Market, Nilesh Super Market, Dagdu Teli or Local Farmers

Nashik is renowned for its high-quality raisins, including black, golden, and sultanas, produced through traditional and controlled drying methods. 

Nashik raisins are known for their sweetness, rich flavor, and chewy texture. They are used in baking, cooking, and as healthy snacks, and they offer numerous health benefits.

If you plan to buy raisins in Nashik, I recommend you buy Nashik AA Grade Golden Raisins, the best variant available.

Note- Some raisins have seeds that are known for their health benefits. Check before you buy.

3. Pomegranate

Nashik Pomegranate	Details
Average Rate	Approximately ₹190 per kilogram
Buy at	Akashwani Road Bhaji Market, Panchavati farmers’ yard

Nashik is well known for its agricultural bounty, especially for its champion variant of pomegranates.

Exploring the farms in and around Nashik, including Malegaon, provides a unique opportunity to taste these delicious fruits straight from the source, ensuring the best quality and flavor.

Nashik pomegranates are extremely juicy and sweet and are available in different types of sizes, such as 150 gm, 200 gm, and 250 gm per piece.

Famous Food in Nashik

Next, I will list food the locals enjoy and cook on special occasions. I will also provide where you can get these delicacies made to order. 

1. Mande and Aam Rass

Mande in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	₹60 – ₹120 per piece
Buy at	Shelke Puranpoli Khandeshi Mande (Call 094055 55069)

In Nashik, locals relish the delightful combination of mande and aam ras, Kaatachi Amati, and Kurdai during special occasions. 

Mande is a Puran Poli, but it is the size of a Roomali Roti, made with hands by a process similar to making a traditional pizza base. It pairs perfectly with the rich mango puree of aam ras.

Mande is so famous that it receives media coverage, too. Do not believe watch this coverage by the famous Indian news channel Zee 24 Taas- 

However, making mande is a difficult and intricate process mastered by few women, making it a dying art.

2. Misal Pav

Missal Pav in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	Approximately ₹50 – ₹120 per plate
Buy at	Shamsundar Misal, Satpur

Misal Pav is a cult favorite in Nashik. We Nashikkars believe we do the best misal pav, and we are proud of it. 

Misal in Nashik is made from sprouted lentils and gravy of mixed spices, onions, and tomatoes. 

The dish is garnished with sev, chopped onions, coriander, and lemon juice. It is often enjoyed as breakfast, a snack, or a light meal.

Fun fact: Each Nashik local has a dedicated following for a specific Misal Pav place they are extremely loyal to.

3. Shingole

Shingole in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	Cannot buy it, request a dear friend instead
Buy at	Cannot buy, request a dear friend instead

Shingole is a beloved spicy dish from Nashik. Its preparation involves shaping the dough of Kulith (Horse Gram Flour) into small pieces before immersing them in a flavorful gravy made from a blend of spices.

This dish, simmered to perfection, is often served piping hot and garnished with fresh coriander.

Sadly, it is not found in restaurants and is only cooked at home. So, contact your friend in Nashik if you want to try Shingole.

Famous Street Food in Nashik

What is Nashik’s famous street food famous for? Let us find out.

1. Pani Puri

Pani Puri in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	₹30 – ₹60 per plate
Buy at	Nandan, Shoukin Bhel Puri Center

Nashik’s Pani Puri is a delightful variation of the beloved street food classic. Unlike traditional versions, Nashik’s Pani Puri is elevated with boiled sprouts and boondi, adding a nutritious and flavorful twist to the dish. 

Served alongside the customary tamarind and mint-infused water, this rendition offers a refreshing burst of flavors and textures with every bite. Like the missal cults, pani puri also has Nashikkars divided as to which is best.

The few that have remained favorites over the years are Nandan and Shoukin Bhel Puri Center’s zatka pani puri. A few Nashik pani puri centers are gaining popularity for serving Ayurvedic pani puri as well. 

2. Soda

Soda in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	₹15 per glass
Buy at	Rahalkar Soda Center, Akbar Soda, and Raut Soda

Nashik’s soda culture has been thriving since before independence, with iconic centers like Rahalkar Soda Center, Akbar Soda, and Raut Soda.

Established in 1938, Rahalkar Soda Center pioneered soda culture in the city.  Akbar Soda, known for its various flavors, offers exotic sodas and non-alcoholic fruit beer. 

Raut Soda, founded in 1947, boasts unique flavors like non-alcoholic Jamaican rum and Cognac Brandy, appealing to a diverse clientele.

3. Sabudana Vada

Sabudana vada in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	₹50 for 2 pieces.
Buy at	Sayantara

Sabudana vada is a renowned dish typically enjoyed during fasting or as a snack. It is a deep-fried snack made from soaked tapioca pearls mixed with potatoes, peanuts, green chilies, and spices.

Sayantara is the beloved Sabudana vada destination for Nashikkars. The dish is cherished for its crispy exterior, soft, flavorful interior, and the chutney at Sayantara.

Nashik Famous Food- Quick Snack

Nashikkars love grabbing a quick and affordable snack while doing chores. Here are a few widely popular snacks eaten in Nashik-

1. Bhel Bhatta

Bhel Bhatta in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	Approximately ₹20 per plate.
Buy at	Sanap Bandhu

Bhel Bhatta often includes chopped onions, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, sev (thin gram flour noodles), and puffed rice. This mixture is tossed together and served as a savory and tangy snack.

Bhel Bhatta is perfect for enjoying on the go. It comes in a cone you can carry around and is extremely light on the stomach and pocket.

2. Chivada

Chivada in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	₹125 for a 250 gm pack.
Buy at	Bhadrakali Market, Malviya Chowk, Panchavati, Mukti Dham, Ganga Ghat, and Nashik-Road Bus Stop

Nashik Chivda holds a rich legacy dating back to the British Era. Famous brands of Nashik Chivada can be traced back to 1920. The legend of Nashik Chivada is said to have reached Delhi in the Nehru era, where he often indulged in this snack as well. 

This savory snack, comprising a blend of fried ingredients and spices, boasts a distinctive taste that has captured the palates of locals and visitors alike. 

Chivada is the best when it contains onion-garlic, but a Jain option is also available, which is equally tasty.

3. Vada Pav

Vada Pav in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	₹15 – ₹30
Buy at	Krushnai Uphar

If you want to try authentic Maharashtrian street food, vada pav is your number one recommendation. The locals swear by specific joints in Nashik.

One of them is Krushnai Uphar, also known as Krushnai Vada Pav or Circle Vada Pav, near Ashok Stambh.

Famous Sweets in Nashik

Let us end on a sweet note! Here are Nashik’s favorite sweets that have reigned the city since our grandparents’ time. 

1. Jalebi

Jalebi in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	₹63 for 250gms
Buy at	Budha Halwai

Different types of jalebis are available in Nashik’s market. A few are authentically made by dipping them in sugar syrup, and the new variant is dipped in jaggery syrup. 

If you are in Nashik, Budha Halwai is a must-try! It has been running operations since 1956. 

Buddha Halwai also makes special jalebis for people fasting on religious Hindu festivals like Ashadhi Ekadashi and Mahashivratri.

2. Kandi Pedha

Kandi Pedha in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	Not Available
Buy at	Pande Mithai

Many Halwais in Nashik have their secret ways of making Nashik’s favorite Pedha, Kandi Pedha.

The most popular one is the Pande Mithai Shop, which has been in business for 150 years (Established in 1864). 

Going to this store near Ram Kund will surely transport you back to Nashik’s culinary world in the 1800s.

3. Pineapple Juice + Icecream

Pineapple Juice + Icecream in Nashik	Details
Average Rate	₹40
Buy at	Samartha Pineapple Juice

I find the pineapple juice + ice cream made at Samartha Juice Center in Nashik one of a kind. Samarth Juice Center in Nashik has developed a unique recipe for its pineapple special that is fully automated.

Everything, from peeling the pineapple to the end product, is done on a machine they developed. 

Samartha Juice Center also grows its own pineapples, making this the most unique experience in the world. 

Note- Please note that the timings and costs may change.

Conclusion- Nashik’s Famous Food Range From Fruits to Street Food and Sweets!

Nashik offers a diverse culinary landscape, from famous fruits like grapes, raisins, and pomegranates to street food staples such as Misal Pav, Pani Puri, and Vada Pav. 

The city also offers sweet treats like Jalebi and Kandi Pedha, which are a must-try. 

An average budget for dining out for these famous foods in Nashik ranges from ₹30 to ₹150 per item. The most affordable item is Vada Pav at ₹15, while the most expensive is raisins at ₹150 per kilogram.

To fully experience Nashik’s flavors, explore the local markets and eateries mentioned above on foot, as many of these eateries are very close. Try one or try all, and make your food trail in Nashik a truly memorable one!

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