Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.
In last two blogs you read about Kolhapuri Misal joints. Misal is eaten usually at breakfast; bhel is a snack enjoyed at evening. Now let us proceed towards mouth watering street food stuff i.e. BHEL.
ALL INDIA SPECIAL RAJABHAU BHEL......
This bhel joint was established in 1964 at Bhavani Mandap. Later, it shifted to Khaugalli next to Keshavrao Bhosale Natyagruh, Khasbag Maidan and another one at Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir. It has now become the pride of Kolhapur. Earlier the founder-owner Rajabhau Shinde used to sell bhel, shegdana, phutana, bhadand at football stadium. As Kolhapur is crazy for football matches, stadium used to be full. That's where people got attracted to this unique taste. Bhadang, shev, sweet and sour chutney, became everyone's favorite in no time. Another specialty is its cleanliness. Since 1964, proper hygiene, dustbins were maintained. Rajabhau Shinde wore white attire which represented his ideas towards 'Swachata Abhiyan'. It is feels really amazing to watch him preparing bhel. It is run by the second generation now. It has a very classic, authentic taste. Most favorite items include Oli special bhel, Bhewada mixture bhel, Timepass bhel, Papdi chaat, Bhadang, Kharidal, etc.
It has another branch in Rajarampuri area, but a little costlier than original branch. Rush hours are between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Parking of two- wheeler is manageable. Buses and rickshaws are available at a small distance on the busy road. Parcel facility is also available in form of 'Family Packs'. Family packs are very helpful if you want to send bhel to someone living in other cities, as these packs can last for one week (without onion).
Open hours : 5 p.m to 10 p.m.
Location : https://g.page/rajabhau?share
Score card
Ambiance : 9/10
Time for delivery : 10/10
Cleanliness : 10/10
Taste : 10/10
Value for money : 9/10
MILI SPECIAL BHEL......
This is very popular bhel stall in Rajarampuri 1st lane Khaugalli. It was established in 1984. Homemade bhadang and chutney are its USP. Another specialty is its stall cum vehicle. The entire stall is manufactured in a portable Tata S vehicle with all hygiene maintained Rush hours are between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Parking of two- wheeler is available. Buses and rickshaws are available at a small distance on the busy road.
Parcel facility is also available with box-container type packing. But if you love eating bhel in paper cones, you may ask him to pack in paper itself.
Open hours : 5 p.m to 10 p.m.
Location : Rajarampuri 1st lane khaugalli.
Score card
Ambiance : 8/10
Time for delivery : 8/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 10/10
Value for money : 9/10
RAJKAMAL SPECIAL BHEL......
It is hotspot for tourists who come to visit Rankala Lake. It was established in 1964. Now it is second generation who runs this joint. Most popular items include Special bhel, Timepass bhel, Bhewda bhel, etc.
Rush hours are between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. due to great view of Rankala lake.
Parking of two- wheeler is manageable. Buses and rickshaws are available at a small distance on the busy road. Parcel facility is also available.
Open hours : 4 p.m to 10 p.m.
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/jBrM1oaCThPnAdDW9
Score card
Ambiance : 8/10
Time for delivery : 10/10
Cleanliness : 8/10
Taste : 10/10
Value for money : 10/10
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