Punekars have always prided themselves on their well-known, misal pav. Rightly so, nobody does Misal Pav better than Pune. The authentic Maharashtrian dish is the right amount of spicy tangy and delicious! The recipe of the famous breakfast dish includes cooked pulses like matki cooked to a tangy curry with farsan and onions. The texture and flavour of the dish vary from region to region. While Kolhapuri misal is an amalgamation of hot spices, Puneri misal is subtle. Pune, as a city has a lot to offer, especially when it comes to local delicacies like misal pav. If you are in Pune or from Pune, these hotspots should be on your list to find your favourite misal pav in the city.
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A large misal pav thali!
7 Places to Visit In Pune For A Flavourful Misal Experience
1. Bedekar Misal
Bedekar Misal is one of the oldest and is located at the most prime location when it comes to Misal Pav in Pune. They serve misal pav like you may have never tasted. A plate of misal pav includes soft slices of bread instead of pav and is best served with a steaming hot cup of desi chai.
2. Rupesh Misal
A very common outlet amongst celebrities, riders and YouTubers, Rupesh Misal is on the outskirts of the main Pune city. This vegetarian outlet has a variety of misals to choose from along with other snack items like kothimbir wadi. Their special red chutney adds a spicy flavour to the misal but trust us when we tell you, it is truly rewarding. They usually serve glasses of cold chaas or buttermilk with the misal to even out the spice.
3. Kata Kirr Misal
One of the hangout spots for many college-goers, Kata Kirr Misal has many outlets all across the city. They serve a number of dishes along with beverages but their misal pav easily tops that list.
4. Newale Misal
This Misal outlet is located at Chinchwad in Pune and is one of the most famous places in the city. Their misal is an explosion of flavour. It is also a very pocket-friendly outlet thus it invites a lot of college students too along with the regulars of the joint.
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5. Shree Krishna Bhuvan
This authentic Misal Pav outlet is situated in the Budhwar Peth area in the old Pune city. The outlet is clean and hygienic that serves steaming hot misal with pav or bread as per your preference. Once you get the taste of the misal here, be rest assured that the flavour won't leave your tastebuds for a long time.
6. Ramnath Misal
Yet another age-old misal joint in Pune, Ramnath Misal only caters to Misal Pav. If you like the Kolhapuri version of Misal, which is spicier and has more gravy, Ramnath Misal at Shukrawar Peth is the one for you. They garnish the misal with fried poha and serve it with buttermilk.
Misal is served with bread at many joints too
7. Jogeshwari Misal
This may be the spiciest of the lot and serves more than one type of Misals and other snacks too but take our word - it is totally worth it! There are many outlets of Jogeshwari Misal in Pune city which is usually crowded on weekends, so you must plan ahead when you head to Jogeshwari Misal.
Have you ever had misal pav in Pune? Tell us your favourite outlet!
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