Top Gujarati Restaurants in the USA Serving Authentic Thalis and Snacks

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If you're looking for some of the best Gujarati restaurants in the USA—a cuisine known for its distinctive blend of sweet, savory, and tangy vegetarian dishes—here are some standout spots across various cities:

Top Gujarati Restaurants in the USA

1. Vatan – New York, NY

  • Location: Lower Manhattan, New York City

  • Cuisine: Authentic Gujarati thali in a village-style ambiance (complete with Banyan tree and Ganesha statue), serving a multi-course meal for a fixed price.

  • Why Go: A rich, immersive experience that feels like stepping into a Gujarati home.


2. Kathiyawadi Kitchen – New Jersey

  • Cuisine: Specializes in authentic vegetarian Kathiyawadi dishes—part of the broader Gujarati culinary tradition.

  • Praise: A Reddit user called it "one of best Gujarati thalis I’ve ever had in US!”.

  • Region Note: Located in New Jersey, especially around Edison—the U.S. metro with the highest concentration of Gujaratis.

3. Gopal Veg Restaurant – (Likely Texas)

Cuisine: Modern interpretations of classic Gujarati vegetarian dishes. Highly regarded among top Gujarati restaurant lists in the USA.

4. Rajdhani – Artesia, CA (Los Angeles area)

  • Cuisine: Gujarati-style thali, featuring dishes like Dal Baati Churma and Gatte ki Sabzi.

5. Surati Farsan Mart – Los Angeles area

  • Cuisine: Known for Gujarati sweets and farsan, a go-to place for Gujarati snacks in the LA region.

6. Besharam – San Francisco, CA
Location: Dogpatch district, San Francisco

Cuisine: Innovative regional Gujarati cuisine from chef Heena Patel, blending childhood tastes with a modern California edge.

Review Highlights: Topped San Francisco’s Yelp list for "Best Gujarati Food”.

7. Jalsa Indian Cuisine – Ellicott City, MD (near Baltimore)

Unique Setting: Housed in a gas station/convenience store, run by a Gujarati family, offering thalis as well as a variety of vegetarian street food and chaats.

Why It Stands Out: One of the only Gujarati restaurants in that area, making it a must-visit for its particular charm and authentic dishes.

What to Try When You Visit
Based on popular Gujarati dishes:

Thali — a hearty platter meal (salt-sweet-savory)

Farsan & snacks — like dhokla, fafda, khandvi

Traditional staples: Thepla, Undhiyu, Dal Dhokli, Fafda–Jalebi combo

If you're planning a visit or want help narrowing it down by city or style (snack-focused vs. thali-heavy), feel free to let me know—I’d be happy to fine‑tune recommendations.

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