# Top 10 Delicous Food in Chandigarh - Link: https://chdlife.com/delicous-food-in-chandigarh/ - Published: 2023-02-04T09:34:23+05:30 - Author: Rahul Goyal **Quick answer:** The top delicous food in Chandigarh include **Paneer Tikka, Frankie, Cheese chilli, Momos and Parantha**. See the full guide below for details, locations and tips. **Quick answer:** Chandigarh’s food scene is a delicious mix of Punjabi classics and lively street food — think sizzling paneer tikka, cheesy frankies, momos, hot paranthas, golgappe and crispy spring rolls. Here are the must-try dishes and where to find them. ✍️ _By [Rahul Goyal](https://chdlife.com/author/rahul/) · Chandigarh Life_ Explore Chandigarh, India on the map — tap any pin for ratings, photos & directions. It takes less than a second to realize that you have the best spicy Punjabi food with cheese and meat in Chandigarh. Spicy butter chicken, filled paratha, cheese chilli, chicken tikka … the list goes on and think of the famous Punjabi lassi and ice cream.  ## **1. Paneer Tikka ** This tandoori street food is famous in India and even more famous in Chandigarh. Paneer cubes are skewered and served with mint chutney and other sauces. Other vegetables such as peppers and tomatoes are also added to Paneer.  ⌊Paneer Tikka ⌉ Where to eat: Pal Daba, Ticca Freaks, Katani Daba, Gopal, Chaplin Fast Food, Cindy Sweets ## **2. Frankie ** This popular Chandigarh street food is always easy to eat. It is essentially a Kati roll filled with a selection of different vegetables and spices. It can be vegetarian or non-vegetarian, but both are just as juicy and delicious.  ⌊Two frankie rolls filled with spicy chicken on a wooden board with onions⌉ Restaurants: Tibbs Frankie, Kathi Junction, Roll Xpress  ## **3. Cheese chilli ** This Chinese food has become a popular Chandigarh street food. It contains a variety of exotic vegetables and pieces of paneer, cooked in hot sauce and served with herbs and other spices.  ⌊Cheese chilli ⌉ Where to eat: Raju Chinese Fast Food, Matru Tickky Wala, Shirdi Food & Snacks  ## **4. Momos ** Steamed peaches have become a popular street food for Chandigarh residents. Momo is essentially a Tibetan dish, with bite-sized dumplings stuffed with vegetables and meat, served with hot sauce and a variety of chutneys.  ⌊Fried momos with mayonnaise and red chutney dips⌉ Restaurants: Farabi Cafe, Chawla`s, Fire n Grill, Rohit Chinese Food, Momos Wala, Dumpling Hood, Miso Hungry, A1 Dumplings, Shake Plaza  ## **5. Parantha ** No one is as good at paratha as North Indians. At Chandigarh,  get the best buttery paratha, served with curry, cucumber and writer. Paratha is made from wheat flour and comes in a variety of types such as plain, butter, cheese, paneer, keema, various herbs and dal.  ⌊Aloo paratha with butter, pickle and curd on a black plate⌉ Restaurants: Pal Dhaba, Katani Dhaba, Grubak Sudaba, Paharwan Paratha Point  ## **6 Spring Roll ** Another Chinese favourite spring roll is fried pancakes. It is rolled and stuffed with vegetables and meat and served with a variety of sauces and chutneys. It is a street food that is light on the stomach but exudes taste and aroma.  ⌊spring roll⌉ Restaurants: Toshiba, Roll Xpress, Gopal`s, Khokha, Raju Chinese Fast Food, Kathmandu Chinese Fast Food, Lava Eat n Wrap, Pradhan Dhaba  ## **7. Chicken tikka ** Chicken tikka, famous street food in Chandigarh, is served by grilling chicken on skewers or ovens, cooking with vegetables, seasoning with spices, and serving with mint chat only and other sauces.  ⌊Chicken tikka ⌉ Where to eat: Tikka Freaks, Pal Dhaba, Fire n Grill, Pehelwan da Dhaba  ## **8. Burgers** Burgers with vegetables, meat, herbs and sauces are the best street food snacks in Chandigarh. There is a large fan base of beloved burger fans throughout Chandigarh. Famous burger brands and roadside restaurants offer the best burgers.  ⌊Cheeseburgers with lettuce and tomato on a plate⌉ Restaurants: Burger Point, Yumura, Burger Hub, Burger, Burger King, Hot Millions, Castle Grill  ## **9. Lassi ** This famous Punjab lassi is best enjoyed chilled during the hot summer months. Popular with Chandigarh residents, Lassi is a yoghurt-based drink made from fruits and spices, sometimes accompanied by flavours and other toppings.  ⌊Two clay kulhads of sweet lassi topped with nuts⌉ Where to drink: Pal Dhaba, Sindhi Sweets, Gopal Sweets, Shiv Sweets and Bhojanalya, Talwar’s, Verka Lassi, Shiv Mistan Bhandar, Baba Dairy, Ram Dairy, Vijaya Dairy ## **10. Kulfi ** Kulfi, made from condensed milk and containing nuts, raisins, pistachios, saffron, and other dried fruits,  is a dessert usually served after dinner. In the scorching heat of Chandigarh, there is nothing better than licking cold sweet milk or chewing a chunk of Kurufiba.  ⌊Three sticks of malai kulfi with pistachios on a white plate⌉ Where to eat: Krishna Chat Shop, Sai Sweets  If you also like or know more about Chandigarh food, leave a comment in the section below. You May Also Like- Top 10 UGC NET Coaching Centers In Chandigarh Explore more: [Art & Culture stories on ChdLife](https://chdlife.com/places-to-visit/). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What food is Chandigarh famous for? Chandigarh is famous for Punjabi classics like butter chicken, paneer tikka, chole bhature and paranthas, alongside a buzzing street-food scene of momos, frankies, golgappe and kulfi. ### What are the best street foods in Chandigarh? Paneer tikka, frankie rolls, cheese chilli, momos, paranthas, spring rolls and golgappe are some of the most-loved street foods in the city. ### Where can I find the best street food in Chandigarh? Sector 17 Plaza, Sector 22, the Geri Route (Sectors 10–11) and the university area are popular hubs for street food. ### Is Chandigarh good for vegetarian food? Absolutely — Chandigarh has excellent vegetarian options, from paneer dishes and chaat to hearty vegetarian thalis and dhabas. ### What sweets is Chandigarh known for? 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