Rukmini Vallabh Zhunka Bhakar — Restaurant in Amravati

I personally visited their kitchen, everything was normal (from the aspect of hygiene). They also have a seperate washing area outside where they wash plates and bowls they serve food in. (They don't wash utensils thoroughly but compared to other restaurants they wash okay enough so that we don't complain or get disgusted)

Sometimes you have to wait for 10 to 30 minutes to get a table for yourself, specially if you are with your family. This restaurant is crowded all the time. The restuarant in itself isn't really fancy or anything, on the contrary it's really primitive or underdeveloped compared to any other restaurant in Amravati but the food is also cheap compared to other restaurants. There is no proper system for anything, you just have to wait for someone to ask for your order until then you just sit and do nothing. Also if there is more space on a table for other people, then you will have to sit and eat with stranger sitting on same table as yours. (I was sitting on a table of 5 and me and my parents were only 3 people so 2 unknown people sat in front of us, it didn't really bother any of us though).

The food itself is good, everything tastes normal like it is cooked in any Maharashtrian's house. All the dishes on the menu are traditional Maharashtrian dishes. The quality of food is not bad because it delivers intended taste which is why I can't say anything about the quality of ingredients used.

I personally came here with my parents and all 3 of us had ordered "Zunka Bhakar". Now both my mother and father really liked the food, but I personally wasn't really satisfied with the taste of food (I am a Gen Z if it matters). The taste of the food didn't excite me enough for me to enjoy the food (probably because it was nothing new for me) but I didn't hate it either.

(Note: There was a strand of hair stuck to the pickle when my plate was served, it didn't bother me much so I didn't complain, just removed it and went on to eat. So be careful before you eat.)

When I was about to finish my meal, my father ordered "Pooran Poli" (which I am not really fond of). But something unexpected came with it which was curry ("कडी") which I really liked. It was probably the first time I ate pooran poli with curry and I liked the taste of it. Although my mother and a woman sitting next to us complained that pooran poli was too sweet. (Incase you don't like sweet food, don't eat pooran poli here)

Then we paid the bill and left. Hope the...

I had a delightful meal at Rukhmini Vallabh Zhunka Bhakar, a cozy and charming restaurant that offers authentic and tasty Maharashtrian food. The restaurant is located in a convenient and accessible location, and has a spacious and pleasant interior. The menu has a variety of dishes to choose from, and the prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food.

I ordered the Aamrakhand and Shev Bhaji Thali, which were the best dishes I had at this place. The Aamrakhand was a creamy and refreshing dessert made with yogurt and mango pulp, and it was served in a Vaati. The Shev Bhaji was a spicy and flavorful curry with crispy shev, and it went well with the jawari bhakar, a flatbread made with millet flour. The portions were generous and satisfying, and the presentation was appealing.

The only downside of my experience was the service, which was a bit slow and unprofessional. I had to wait for a long time to get my order, and the staff was not very attentive or friendly. They also forgot to bring me some items that I had asked for, and did not apologize for the delay or the mistake. I hope they improve their service in the future, as it affects the overall impression of the restaurant.

Overall, I enjoyed my meal at Rukhmini Vallabh Zhunka Bhakar, and I would recommend it to anyone who loves Maharashtrian food. It is one of the best restaurants in Amravati, and deserves a 5-star rating for the food, a 4-star rating for the atmosphere, and a 3-star rating for...

Rukhmini Vallabh Zhunka Bhakar (often just referred to as Rukmini Zunka Bhakar) is a well-known and highly regarded restaurant in Amravati, Maharashtra, famous for its authentic Maharashtrian cuisine, particularly the traditional dish Zunka Bhakar.

What is Zunka Bhakar?

Before diving into the restaurant, it's helpful to understand what Zunka Bhakar is:

Zunka (or Jhunka) is a traditional Maharashtrian dry curry or porridge made primarily from besan (gram flour). It's prepared by mixing besan with water to form a paste, then sautéing it with various ingredients like chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, garlic, turmeric, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander. It has a crumbly, flavorful texture.

Bhakri is a type of Indian flatbread, often thicker than a roti, traditionally made from millet flours like jowar (sorghum) or bajra (pearl millet). It's prepared by hand-patting the dough into a round shape and cooking it on a griddle.

Zunka Bhakar is a classic combination, considered a staple and highly nutritious meal in Maharashtra, especially popular in rural areas. It's often accompanied by thecha (a spicy chili garlic chutney) and sometimes kadhi (a yogurt-based curry).

Rukmini Vallabh Zhunka Bhakar in Amravati

Rukmini Vallabh Zhunka Bhakar is a popular spot in Amravati for locals and visitors seeking an authentic taste of Varhadi (Vidarbha region)...