Taj Chaat House

The Got Weekend take

Why go

Taj Chaat House is a no-frills vegetarian stop where Indian street-food snacks can be the main attraction. Start with pani puri: hollow shells holding potatoes and black chickpeas, paired with tamarind-and-mint water. For something layered with yogurt and chutney, try samosa chaat, which adds chhole and onions to crushed samosas, or aloo tikki chaat, built around fried potato patties with papdi and sev. Bhel puri takes a different route, mixing puffed rice with vegetables, black chickpeas and chutney. The dosa selection gives you plenty of reasons to move beyond snacks. Rice-and-lentil versions come with chutneys and hot sambar, with choices including onion masala, cheese and paneer served with bhurji on the side. Note that the Bombay masala dosa, with seasoned potatoes, Mysore powder, onions and tomatoes inside, is specifically listed as non-crispy. If crunch is the goal, look to the thin semolina rava dosas instead. Soft uthappam pancakes offer another texture, with plain, onion and tomato options.

• Try pani puri with potatoes, black chickpeas and tamarind-and-mint water.
• Order samosa chaat layered with chhole, yogurt, chutney and onions.
• Explore thin semolina rava dosas served with chutneys and hot sambar.
• Ask about live catering and vegetarian, Jain, vegan or peanut-free dietary requests.

A casual lunch or dinner for vegetarian diners, chaat enthusiasts and anyone keen to explore dosa varieties.