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Hey hey, foodies! We are ready to tantalize your taste buds! We want to share with you a world of yummy flavors and smells that will make your taste buds dance and is not going to cost much. Let’s explore foods from affordable restaurants of all over the Chandigarh together. From busy food stalls in sector markets to cozy family restaurants, we’ll tell you about our tried and tested favorite dishes.
The per person food cost of all the restaurants mentioned in this blog is approximately 200-300 INR.
We want to share with you a world of delicious flavors and aromas that will make your taste buds dance and won’t leave a hole in your pocket. So we are presenting to you today the best and affordable restaurants of Chandigarh.
If you are looking for budget friendly, cheap and best food options in Chandigarh where you can sit comfortably and enjoy your food then this blog is for you.
Top 9 Budget friendly Affordable Restaurants/Cafe/Eateries options
Top-1
Chhota Banaras ( Average meal cost for two 400-600 INR)
Chhota Banaras is a Guilt-free Street Food Cafe situated in Sector 17, the heart of Chandigarh.
They serve delicious, wholesome Indian street food prepared with preservative free, locally soured, clean ingredients.
Here, the food is cooked with desi ghee, desi khand and cold pressed oils.
Here you can sit and enjoy your work comfortably with excellent tea and coffee.
| 1. | Name | Chhota Banaras |
| 2. | Address | Near Cinepolis Jagat Movie Theater, Sector 17D, Sector 17, Chandigarh. |
| 3. | Timings | 9 am to 9 pm |
| 4. | Cuisine | North Indian, South Indian, Chat, Fast food, Ice-Creams, Desserts, Beverages, Bakery Items |
| 5. | Nearby Places | Sector 17 market, Cinepolis Jagat Theater, Rose Garden |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | Veg |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 10 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 10 (rating out of 10) OPEN KITCHEN CONCEPT |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes |
| 12. | Google Rating | 4.1 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 9 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | Yes |
Top-2
SEVEN ELEVEN (7ven 11ven) ( Average meal cost for two 500-700 INR)
7ven 11ven is one of the famous and oldest restaurants of Chandigarh.
This restaurant is also located in Sector 17, the heart of Chandigarh.
Tasty food, beautiful ambiance, reasonable prices and good service are the hallmarks of this restaurant.
The non veg food here is as famous as the vegetarian food is also very tasty.
Apart from this, you should also try the tea here. You will also get your different types of Thali here.
You can also enjoy healthy smoothies, mocktails and some bakery items like aaloo puff and paneer puff here.
| 1. | Name | 7ven 11ven |
| 2. | Address | Near Oyster Hotel and Aadhar Kendra, Sector 17A, Sector 17, Chandigarh. |
| 3. | Timings | 10 am to 10:30 pm |
| 4. | Cuisine | North Indian, Chinese, Fast Food, Desserts, Beverages, Healthy Smoothies |
| 5. | Nearby Places | Sector 17 market, Cinepolis Jagat Theater, Rose Garden |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | Both veg and non-veg is available here |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 9 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 9 (rating out of 10) |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes |
| 12. | Google Rating | 4.3 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 9 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | Yes |
Top – 3
Kalsang( Average meal cost for two 500-700 INR)
(Chinese, Thai, Korean and Tibetan )
Of course Kalsang cannot be put in the category of budget friendly/affordable/cheap restaurant. Then you will think that how is this restaurant ranking on 3rd position in this blog.
The reason for this is the quantity of food.
The quantity of each dish at Kalsang restaurant is such that three person can eat it comfortably, hence you can easily afford this beautiful restaurant.
Plus as a bonus you get the beautiful ambiance of this place as a gift. The ambiance of this restaurant is the most disgusting. If you sit here and listen to the music of Ladakhi Mantra, you will feel that you are eating your food while sitting in amongst beautiful mountains.
Kalsang Restaurant is a popular North Indian chain restaurant. A renowned eatery that brings together the flavors of China, Thailand, Korea, and Tibet.
| 1. | Name | Kalsang Restaurant and Cafe |
| 2. | Address | SCO 149, 150, Sector 8C, Sector 8, Chandigarh. (besides sindhi sweets, sector 8) |
| 3. | Timings | 10 am to 10:30 pm |
| 4. | Cuisine | Chinese, Thai, Korean and Tibetan |
| 5. | Nearby Places | Sukhna lake, Garden of Silence, Bougainvillea Park, Rock Garden, Forest area Chandiharh |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | Both veg and non-veg is available here |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 10 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 9 (rating out of 10) |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes |
| 12. | Google Rating | 4.4 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 10 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | Yes |
Top-4
Laziz Rasoi ( Average meal cost for two 500-700 INR)
Laziz Rasoi restaurant is a small cozy restaurant with a beautiful ambiance. Which is located in the market of sector 35.
This restaurant serves you very tasty North Indian, Chinese, Fast food, Desserts and Beverages with good quantity at a very affordable price. This is a very good option as a family restaurant.
| 1. | Name | Laziz Rasoi Restaurant |
| 2. | Address | Shop no 141,Near Aata Chakki, Sector 35D, Sector 35, Chandigarh. |
| 3. | Timings | 11 am to 11 pm |
| 4. | Cuisine | North Indian, Chinese, Fast Food, Desserts, Beverages, Healthy Smoothies |
| 5. | Nearby Places | Iskon Temple, Shastri Market(sector-22), Eating house(shop no. 50 sector 22D) |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | Both veg and non-veg is available here |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 8 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 8 (rating out of 10) |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes |
| 12. | Google Rating | 4.4 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 8 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | Yes |
Top – 5
Doaba Sweet and Fast food( Average meal cost for two 150-300 INR)
According to me, Doaba Sweet and Fast food restaurant is the most affordable restaurant in this list.
Specialty of this restaurant is that it serves decent food at the most affordable price and is located at prime location of the sector 22 market.
This small family restaurant offers a delightful blend of North Indian, Indo-Chinese, Chat, Sweets and South Indian flavors at pocket-friendly prices.
Where this restaurant shines is in its best selling items which are Dosa and the Chanaa Bhatura which is a crowd favorite. Be prepared for a wait during peak hours, especially during lunch and dinner times, but rest assured, the flavors are worth it.
| 1. | Name | Doaba Sweet and Fast food |
| 2. | Address | Sector 22D, Near Kalyan Jewelers and Tora fera shoe store, Chandigarh. |
| 3. | Timings | 8 am to 10 pm |
| 4. | Cuisine | North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Fast Food, Desserts, Chat, Sweets, Beverages |
| 5. | Nearby Places | Iskon Temple, Shastri Market(sector-22), Eating house(shop no. 50 sector 22D), International Dolls Museum, Rose garden |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | Only Veg |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 8 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 8 (rating out of 10) (Open Kitchen Concept) |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes (Indoor (air conditioned) and Outdoor) |
| 12. | Google Rating | 4.1 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 9 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | No – only handwash facility (A public toilet nearby) |
Top – 6
Backhouse Restaurant ( Average meal cost for two 300-500 INR)
Back House Restaurant is another great option of affordable restaurant with decent ambiance and nice location. But do not chose to have buffet here. By ordering A la Carte at this restaurant, your chances of being disappointed will be greatly reduced.
This restaurant is nicely tucked away in the back of the market. Probably, that’s why it’s called backhouse.
As the place is on the back of market, it can’t be seen so easily. This is a nice and affordable good taste restaurant that you can find in university market.
The mesmerizing view of the city from the terrace top will wash out your entire jitteriness and fill your mind and soul with freshness.
| 1. | Name | Backhouse Restaurant |
| 2. | Address | Shop no. 76, Near Verka Booth, Gate No. 2, Punjab University Main Market, Sector 14, Chandigarh. |
| 3. | Timings | 9 am to 11 pm |
| 4. | Cuisine | Various types of snacks, North Indian, Chinese, Fast Food, Desserts, Beverages |
| 5. | Nearby Places | PGI Chandigarh, Gurudwara Partakh Darshan, Dhanas Lake, Sector 15 market, Gurudwara Guru Tegh Bahadurji |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | Both veg and non-veg is available here |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 8 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 8 (rating out of 10) |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes |
| 12. | Google Rating | 4.3 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 7 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | Yes |
Top – 7
Karthik Restaurant (Sector – 15) ( Average meal cost for two 200-400 INR)
If you want to eat home-style and delicious South Indian food then Karthik restaurant is the perfect option for you.
You will feel completely satisfied by eating the food here which is prepared home style. The food here is soulful food. No much oil, no much spices, still very tasty and very economical.
This restaurant is located road touch at sector 15 market which is always crowded with students.
Filter coffee, tea and palm sugar milk are also delicious here. These hot beverages will make your heart happy. Along with hot beverages, they also serve you great tasting mocktails. Kitkat shake is my personal favorite.
Just keep in mind that having so many parking spaces will also tempt you to find parking for your vehicle as this market is always crowded.
| 1. | Name | Karthik Restaurant |
| 2. | Address | Besides KFC, Sector 15, Chandigarh. |
| 3. | Timings | 8 am to 10:30 pm |
| 4. | Cuisine | South Indian, Some North Indian Items, Desserts, Beverages |
| 5. | Nearby Places | Sector 15 market, Gurudwara Guru Tegh Bahadurji, Sanatan Dharma Temple, Rose Garden |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | Only Veg |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 7 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 8 (rating out of 10) |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes |
| 12. | Google Rating | 4.3 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 9 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | Yes |
Top – 8
Catch -22 (Average meal cost for two 200-400 INR)
If you are feeling hungry and thirsty while shopping or window shopping, looking at the clothes and jewelry of Shastri market, you can satisfy your tired body by sitting in Catch – 22 restaurant, eating the dishes here and drinking beverages. Catch-22 is also a nice and affordable restaurant option located in Shastri market. Go shopping and enjoy eating.
| 1. | Name | Catch -22 |
| 2. | Address | SCF-14, Behind Kiran Cinema Hall, Sector 22-D, Chandigarh. |
| 3. | Timings | 11 am to 10 pm |
| 4. | Cuisine | North Indian, South Indian, Chat, Fast food, Ice-Creams, Desserts, Beverages, Bakery Items, Chinese |
| 5. | Nearby Places | Iskon Temple, Shastri Market(sector-22), Eating house(shop no. 50 sector 22D), International Dolls Museum, Rose Garden |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | Only Veg |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 8 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 9 (rating out of 10) OPEN KITCHEN CONCEPT |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes |
| 12. | Google Rating | 3.7 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 9 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | Yes |
Top -9
Nagpal Pure Veg Foods (Average meal cost for two 300-600 INR)
Last but not the least. Nagpal Pure Veg Food is also a nice option that serves tasty food at affordable prices.
For foodies who stay up late, this restaurant remains open till 1 am.
| 1. | Name | Nagpal Pure Veg Foods |
| 2. | Address | CO 1138, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22C, Sector 22B, Sector 22, Chandigarh. |
| 3. | Timings | 9 am to 1 am |
| 4. | Cuisine | North Indian, Chinese and Beverages |
| 5. | Nearby Places | Iskon Temple, Shastri Market(sector-22), Eating house(shop no. 50 sector 22D), International Dolls Museum, Rose Garden |
| 6. | Veg / Non-Veg | PURE VEG |
| 7. | Senior Citizen Friendly | Yes |
| 8. | Parking | Yes |
| 9. | Ambiance | 7 (rating out of 10) |
| 10. | Hygiene | 7 (rating out of 10) OPEN KITCHEN CONCEPT |
| 11. | Sitting Space | Yes |
| 12. | Google Rating | 4.0 OUT of 5 |
| 13. | Service Quality | 9 OUT of 10 |
| 14. | Washroom Facility | Yes |
Closing (Bonus)
Last but not the least. Here we are giving you another affordable street food option. You can sit comfortably and enjoy your meal in this cafe. This cafe remains open all night. You are getting good food at affordable prices. cost per person is approximately 100 to 200 INR.
