Chokhi Dhani Jaipur

The restaurants in Jaipur are unique in their own way. These restaurants specialize in Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies. But most of the tourists visiting Jaipur, love to have the Rajasthani specialties. There are many restaurants in Jaipur. The Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur is one of the most popular restaurants here.

The Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur serves traditional Rajasthani food in a Rajasthani ambience. The name of Chokhi Dhani comes up whenever Rajasthani food is thought of. The name Chokhi Dhani roughly means the excellent hamlet. As soon as you enter this restaurant you will be welcomed with a bright red tikka, and strewed with flowers. As you enter inside the Chokhi Dhani, you will find young women dancing with pots on their heads, street acrobats with children spinning on poles, young boys dance to folk tunes, camel rides, cotton candy on sticks, hookahs being passed around and a haat (market) selling everything from printed bed covers to silver jewellary and the ubiquitous miniatures. In a nutshell you will get an idea of Rajasthan and its rural life the moment you enter this restaurant. Food is served on the floor here. Before you enter the hut that serves Rajasthani food you have to open your shoes. You will also be greeted on your way. Chairs are also available here. But they are meant for the old and the disabled. In a traditional manner, water is served in clay tumblers.

A set meal is offered in front of you accompanied with two marble-sized containers that contain desi ghee with which you sprinkle any and everything you choose. Daal, gatti (besan dumplings in daal) different kinds of vegetables and three kinds of bread are then served. Afterwards you are given khichdo (daal and rice cooked together).

Address

Tonk Road,
19km south of Jaipur,
Jaipur, Rajasthan (India)

The Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur serves traditional Rajasthani food in a Rajasthani ambience. You must pay a visit here to have a unique kind of experience.