Tucked away opposite Dwarka Store on EC Road, Nathe Ram Ji & Son is not just a food stall—it’s a Dehradun institution. Since 1989, this little counter has been winning hearts with its crispy Bun Tikki and melt‑in‑the‑mouth Aloo Tikki, served fresh every evening.
Not many know that Bollywood star Anushka Sharma has deep roots in Dehradun. Her father served at the Indian Military Academy, and her grandmother’s house on Neshville Road was a second home during her growing years. So this was her favorite place too.
The recipe is simple yet magical: golden‑fried patties of potato and chana dal, tucked inside a warm bun, layered with tangy tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, a dollop of curd, onions, and a secret spice mix that’s been perfected over decades. It’s street food at its most comforting—messy, flavour‑packed, and utterly addictive.
If you’re exploring Dehradun and want to experience it like a local—or trace the same streets and flavours that may have shaped a young Anushka Sharma—Nathe Ram Ji & Son is the perfect pit stop.
Skip the rush-hour traffic and drop by just as the griddle starts sizzling in the early evening.
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