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Bedekar Tea Stall & Missal
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Looking for real local food ?! Head to Bedekar tea stall and Missal in the by lanes of the center of the city ! Spicy, tangy and oh so tasty !
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Sujata Mastani
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So so so popular amongst locals! If you have a sweet tooth, head to this place for a unique combination of thick shake and a scoop of ice cream in unique flavours. It is nothing like the new age sundaes or fancy stone cold ice creams but still worth a visit as it is one of the oldest in town, situated in the old city and has been running for generations! No parking and gets crowded over weekends and mostly post dinner time around 9pm.
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Santosh Bakery
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Santosh Bakery on Apte Road, nestled in between FC Road and JM Road, two of Pune’s arterial roads, is proof that puffs and pattice can be great food. A no-frills spot known for their veg pattice, this small bakery has provided delicious breakfasts and snacks to Punekars over the years. While the pattice is the highlight, the cream rolls should not be missed either.
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Durvankur Dining Hall
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Durvankur serves the traditional Marathi thali in the heart of the old city and is an excellent place to visit to get a taste of what the locals eat everyday. Expect to find various delicacies ranging from the simple ‘varan bhaat’ or plain daal and rice to the elegantly flavoured ‘kakdichi koshimbir’, a type of cucumber salad.
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Cafe Goodluck
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A Pune landmark, Cafe Goodluck is one of many Irani-style cafes in the city, serving traditional treats like bun maska and Irani chai. A delight for those who love their meat, the trademark combination of mutton kheema and rumali roti is to die for. Cafe Goodluck is an integral part of Pune’s fabric and a testament to the city’s multicultural past, a place to visit to really understand and feel the city.
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Ganesh Kala Krida Manch
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Pune has long been a haven for the arts with a special emphasis on theater. At the Ganesh Kala Krida mandir, there are daily performances of very high quality— plays, musicals and dance performances. A slightly rustic auditorium, it is one of the few places in Pune keeping the tradition of local theater alive.
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Dorabjee's Camp
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If you’re in a mood to hop on to a supermarket to cook up a good meal ! Rush to this ages old supermarket. From authentic cheese to fresh meat and a wide variety of international brands to choose from! You cant miss this iconic spot if you choose to live in Pune.
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Marz-o-rin
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Situated in a 100 year old building, this place is one of the oldest and most legendary cafes in Pune. Delicious sandwiches, rolls and burgers and some new additions in the menu are enough to bring you back for more. Chutney sandwich and chicken rolls are personal favourites!
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Amruteshwar Snacks
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An iconic place for Pune locals, Amruteshwar opens at 3AM in the morning and serves the staples of poha, upma and chai. A haven for those who are hungry after a night out on the town, or a haunt for those waking up far too early, Amruteshwar is a great place to munch on some classic Maharashtrian breakfast food while the sun is still down.
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Malaka Spice
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By far one the most legendary South-East Asian culinary establishments in Pune, Malaka Spice has been delighting tastebuds for more than 20 years now. The gorgeous al fresco restaurant is renowned for soul food from Thai, Cambodian, Korean, Malaysian and Vietnamese cuisines. The lotus stem tango, Mandarin duck and pho chiru soup come highly recommended.
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Kadak Misal
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Squirreled away in the sleepy, residential suburb of Kothrud, this joint serves up steaming plates of the Maharashtrian delicacy called misal. ‘Misal’, which translates to mixture, is a literal mixture of textures with a powerful, spicy gravy. Kadak Misal make their version with ‘matki’ or Turkish gram, ‘farsan’ a crunchy alternative akin to salted chips and a potato base. Their trademark ‘tikhat tarri’, a spicy gravy, makes this one of Pune’s best kept misal secrets.
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Ahilyadevi's Thali
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Traditional Maharashtrian thali (basically a bottomless spread of food) with great vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. They specialise in halal lamb meat and do a mean chutney chop. We like that they’ve managed a traditional authentic food experience with a more elevated ambience
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D Samson's Soda
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This 80 year old soda joint is unlike any you’ve ever heard of. Centuries ago, the Benne Israeli community made a home out of today’s Pali area in Alibag. It was around then, in 1938 when Daniel Samson Digodkar, one of its members, established what has come to be an iconic spot. Regulars have been coming here for aerated drinks since their childhood, the most loved of which is the ice cream soda. Currently run by Daniel’s son, this special spot has got to be on your list.