Best Simple & Veg Maharashtrian Thalis in Pune.

While Punjabi and Chinese are hottest choice of the young generation today, nobody can deny the once in a while craving for homely cooked Maharashtrian cuisine. From Puran Poli to Aamras, Masale Bhat to Varan Bhat tup and Shrikhand Puri to Bhakri Thecha etc.

Though these items also made in other states but in Maharashtra it has a different flavour. Now, Pune becoming more metropolitan city just like other big cities in India restaurant today mostly does not care about the quality of food being served. Just like the detox sessions people also crave for good food in todays times.

Badshahi Boarding - Tilak Road Directions

Badshahi Boarding is humble restaurant based on Tilak Road serves hot and fresh Maharashtrian food. It is located inside what looks like a old Puneri Wada and once you enter the restaurant it brings back the nostalagia of old Pune for many. Usually, it serves 2 sabji (1 gravy / 1 dry) Chapati, Rice, Aamti & Koshimbir. For 1 person they charge Rs. 160 for unlimited food. Only on Sunday it's Puneri routine menu of Aaluchi Bhaji (not potato) & Masale Bhat with some sweet. One can experience the best of Puneri food here.

Aashirwad Dining Hall - Shivaji Statue, Kothrud. Directions

Regardless of being cramped and thronging with people, this no-frills restaurant is one of the best Maharashtrian restaurants in Pune. If you had booze over the weekend and want to detox the taste bud, experience subtly spicy food which is also good for your gut. Thali here cost for Rs. 150 except Sunday lunch and it comes with 2 sabji's, chapati, rice, koshimbir and Chaach. Additionaly they also provide Basundi, Rabdi and Aamras for extra cost. For Sunday lunch again a very crowdy affair, we suggest to go there early around 12 noon.

New Poona Boarding House Directions

Operating during two slots – from 11.30 am to 3.00 pm, and from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm, this place is perpetually crowded with loyal patrons. Once you enter, you need to take a coupon. One of the staff members will guide you to your seat or if waiting line is there then they will write your name and will call you once the seat is available. This has very simple interiors only the necessary furniture is there, located on 1st floor of building opposite to Peru Gate Policy chowky in Sadashiv Peth one may find it difficult to locate.