Pakwan Food Tradition Veg Restaurant — Restaurant in Maharashtra

Do you like Goa? Do you like Food? Okay, Those are pretty weird questions which simply have no relevance to each other in any ways possible. Also, That is a tough (almost impossible) choice to make. But what if I told you that It is related and that you don't have to choose one, and that you can have it both.

Pakwan - Food Tradition is trending these days for they are offering a free Goa trip if you finish their Pakwan Special Thaal(2000 INR) all by yourself. I've already posted about that on my social media and the responses and queries took it by storm, asking me about location, price, quality and quantity of the thaal. I hope I can answer that all in this blog. But Just so you know, There is so much more to that tiny little beautiful place sitting at the corner of Aundh-Ravet BRTS Rd in Pune.

Right after they welcome you in a traditional Rajsthani style, everything from a huge colorful sitting area to the service and the food, the place has a never-ending Rajsthani vibe going on, that speaks out loud to you. I was invited for a preview tasting of their Gigantic Pakwan Special Thaal and some other dishes they offer and given below is a list of some of the amaizng dishes that I got to try my hands on:-

WELCOME DRINK:-

Jal Jeera:- So As I talked already so much about tradition, It was obvious that they would serve Jal Jeera which is traditionally served as a chilled welcome drink in summers. It is also consumed just before the meal as it is said to have immense appetizing abilities.

STARTERS:-

Paneer Satay (210 INR):- This fantastic dose of protein and calcium is as tasty as it is healthy. The Paneer Satay Recipe is a classic vegetarian recipe, of Paneer which makes a perfect appetizer for parties or even a tea time snack. The subtle blend of spices of garlic and ginger brings out the flavor of the Paneer Satay.

Veg Hot Pan:- Veg Hot Pan whenever said, reminds us of a sizzler. And, This was a different take on the recipe which was basically a mix of sizzling paneer & another veggies cooked together to perfection.

CHINESE STARTERS:-

Dragon Paneer:- You've met the mother of dragons (Thanks to GOT), now it's time to acquaint yourself with the fiery flavours of Dragon Paneer. It tastes really great alone or you can also serve it with any of the chinese rice and noodles recipe. It surely has the greatest taste of any of the Desi Chinese Cuisines.

SPECIAL RAJSTHANI:-

Maharaja Daal Baati (380 INR):- Living in Indore for 3 years, I had numerous opportunities to try my hands on Daal Baati. But whether it was the fact the fact that I couldn't stand the gigantic quantity or the not so good quality, I've never been in love with Daal Baati like this before. Maharaja Daal Baati consists of 4 Baati in Desi Ghee, Dal Tadka, Gatte ki Sabji, Gulab Jamun, Churma, Namkin, Lahsun ki Chatani, Salad, Papad and Chaas. Now that is quite Maharaja Style, ain't it?

Pakwan Special Thaal (2000 INR):- Pakwan Special Thaal is a gigantically humongous thaali that consists of 2 sweets, 2 snacks, 4 vegetables, 4 types of roti/puri, 4 types of daal/kadi, 2 types of rice, daal baati, churma, salad, dahi, papad, chaas & water bottles. It is totally worth its price and takes about 4 food-loving people to finish it. And, It was so freaking awesome to have had a teeny-weeny part of this whole thaali because let's all be real lmao. P.S; Finish the thaal by yourself and you can win a chance to go to Goa.

If you're willing to rejuvenate the lost Indian traditions, It's time for you to visit Pakwan - Food Tradition. They have a wide variety of Rajsthani flavours, an aunthentic traditional experience and obviously your chance to win a trip to Goa.

Thank You Aayushi Raguvanshi and BlogVlogs for extending the invite and Thank you Team PAKWAN - FOOD TRADITION...

It’s a good place for dal bati lovers… not for north indian food… we ordered cheese naan, roti, veg kadhai and lassi with rajwadi dal bati but we just liked dal bati … mango lassi was tasteless … go for dal bari… 👍🏻👍🏻

Let me re-edit my review- Today 17th May 2025, I am their regular customer since 2 years when we specially wanted to eat thali. So today when we reached the restaurant after travelled 20 hrs and the timing was around 10:35 pm and one of the reception person informed us that time has closed and our time was 10:30 pm for closing the thali if you want alacart then there’s a waiting… please note here that we have already booked a very reputed hotel and we directly came to restaurant just because we know the taste and my baby love their khichdi so the reception person argued with us very pathetically and informed that you should call … but when you search in google their number is not visible (attached pic here). If there’s no number visibility then how can we call?? And also if your closing time is 10:30 and your regular customer reached 10:35 pm then you directly denied without being asked anything why???? You are running out of your stock of “chapati, sabji…..”?????

And more of it , we got to know that the person is Narpatsingh I believe and he is not an owner.. so if there’s owner is reading my review then sir “ if you trust your relatives or staff then your customers might have trust issues from your restaurant as they are representing your restaurant not themselves...

Served by a pure vegetarian restaurant called ‘Pakwaan’ in Pune, this thali is priced at Rs. 2,000/- and includes 12 types of main course dishes with large bowl of rice, 4 dals, two types of yoghurts, a bowl of butter, 4 vegetables, 2 types of sweets, two types of chapati, pickle, six papads, salad and two large glasses of Patiala lassi. This thali is enough for satisfying the hunger of more than 4 people. So, go and feed your whole family with just a single thali! The taste of thali is very delicious Also if you are able to finish this in one sitting, the restaurant guarantees you a free sponsored trip to Goa!!! They have maintained the quality very well Very hygienic and good service by the staff The staff and the owner here are very humble and cooperative

The ambience was typically rajasthani with beautiful seating, lightings and rajasthani folk music. Even the waiters had the traditional rajasthani turban which gve perfect feel of Mewar. They have this traditional practice of warmly welcoming guests with garland and tilak. If you are group of 2 people you can opt for MAHARAJA DAAL BAATI which is for 380/- , it is smaller size of Thali that can serve two three people. Paneer lovers this is the place which can satisfy your cravings for paneer As they serve some lip smacking Paneer Satay which is for 210/- Also the Dragon Paneer is amazing! This place is will surely make you experience a trip...