Indian street food isn’t just a quick bite, it’s a burst of tradition, spice, and nostalgia wrapped in every mouthful. From the bustling gallis of Mumbai to the vibrant bazaars of Delhi, street food is a language of its own. At Rajdhani, located in the heart of Bishop’s Stortford at 5 & 7 Market Square, we’re bringing these iconic flavours to your table no passport required.
Here are 7 must-try Indian street food favourites you’ll find sizzling, popping, and crackling in our kitchen:
1. Pani Puri – The Ultimate Tangy Tease
Hollow puris filled with spiced potatoes, white peas and chilled tangy-minty water. Pop it whole – sweet, sour, spicy and addictive in one bite!
2. Dabeli – Gujarat’s Best Kept Secret
A sweet and spicy Kutchi-style stuffed pav with masala peanuts, pomegranate, and tamarind – crunchy, soft and flavour-packed.
3. Pav Bhaji – Street Royalty
Mumbai’s iconic mash of spiced vegetables served with soft butter-toasted pav. A messy, masaledaar must-have.
4. Samosa Chaat – A Street Remix
Samosa mashed and topped with chana, yoghurt, chutneys, sev and white peas. Crunchy, tangy, sweet and spicy – all in one messy, delicious bite.
5. Chicken Lollipop – Indo Magic
Chicken wings marinated in Indo-Chinese spices, deep-fried to perfection and served with a spicy dip.
6. Onion Bhaji – The British Favourite with an Indian Soul
Crispy onion fritters spiced with turmeric, ajwain, and chilli powder.
7. Papdi Chaat – Texture in Every Bite
Crisp wafers layered with spiced potatoes, white peas, yoghurt, tangy chutneys, and crunchy sev, topped with pomogrenate – a sweet, spicy, and cooling street-food classic.
Why Street Food? Why Rajdhani?
At Rajdhani, Bishop’s Stortford, we believe that street food brings people together — whether it’s shared at a festival back in India or savoured on a rainy day in the UK. Our chefs recreate these dishes using authentic ingredients, traditional techniques, and a whole lot of love.
So next time you’re near 5 & 7 Market Square, follow the aroma of spices and come try the street food that’s stealing hearts.