5 Affordable Restaurants in Maninagar, Ahmedabad
Updated 29 September 2026 · 8 restaurants in Maninagar, Ahmedabad considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five affordable restaurants in Maninagar, Ahmedabad, for families, students and office-goers looking for a filling meal without overspending. Only places with a Google price range of up to about six hundred rupees per person were included, and eight qualified. They are ranked by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews. Each entry covers timings, address, listed features and what reviewers mention, so you can choose a Maninagar spot for lunch or dinner.
#1
Nikka Punjab
★ 4.7 (260 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Nikka Punjab is a vegetarian-only restaurant at Sarjak Avenue near Jawahar Chowk, opposite the Shell petrol pump, open for lunch and again from the evening until 1:30 am. Reviewers mention paneer tikka with Punjabi flavours, Chinese dishes and good portions, and describe the staff as friendly and attentive. Google lists outdoor seating, drive-through, delivery, table service, free parking and a casual, kid-friendly setting suited to groups.
Best for: Late-night Punjabi vegetarian food
- Address
- Sarjak Avenue, 3, Jawahar Chowk, opp. Shell petrol, Uttamnagar, Daxini Society, Maninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–3 pm, 6:30 pm–1:30 am; Mon 11:30 am–3 pm, 6:30 pm–1:30 am; Sat 11:30 am–3 pm, 6:30 pm–1:30 am; Sun 11:30 am–3 pm, 6:30 pm–1:30 am; Thu 11:30 am–3 pm, 6 pm–1:30 am; Tue 11:30 am–3 pm, 6:30 pm–1:30 am; Wed 11:30 am–3 pm, 6:30 pm–1:30 am
#2
Tandooriyat - The Desi Dera
★ 4.4 (635 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Tandooriyat - The Desi Dera is a pure vegetarian restaurant near Giraffe Circle on Rambaug Kankariya Road, open daily for lunch and dinner until midnight. Reviewers mention a paneer combo with paneer lehsuni, lachha paratha, aloo cheese kulcha, chole with naan, soya chap curry and dal makhani. A group of fifteen reports a short wait for a table even on a Monday. Google lists family-friendly seating, delivery and Google Pay.
Best for: Punjabi combos with family
- Address
- Shop no. 1-3, Tandooriyat - The Desi Dera, Kanjil Apartment 6, near Giraffe Circle, nr. Rambaug Kankariya Road, Balvatika, Kankaria, Maninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008
- Hours
- daily 12–3 pm, 7 pm–12 am
#3
Annapurna Bhojanalay
★ 4.4 (418 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Annapurna Bhojanalay is a vegetarian Indian restaurant near Bhairavnath bus stop, serving lunch and an early dinner every day. Reviewers mention an unlimited Gujarati thali with chapati, dal, rice, three sabzis, papad and salad, with khichdi and kadhi added at dinner, and describe the food as simple, spicy and homestyle. One reviewer advises checking tiffin orders before leaving. Google lists catering, vegan options and free parking.
Best for: Unlimited Gujarati thali
- Address
- Near Bhairavnath bus stop, Bhairavnath Rd, Maninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008
- Hours
- daily 10:30 am–2 pm, 7–9:30 pm
#4
Annapurna bhojnalaya (pure veg gujrati food)
★ 4.6 (59 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Annapurna Bhojnalaya (pure veg gujrati food) is at Shree Ambika Nivas near LG Hospital Road, open daily for lunch and dinner. Reviewers mention an unlimited Gujarati and Kathiyawadi thali and a takeaway parcel large enough for two people. One reviewer found the food good but the service slow. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, drive-through, delivery, Google Pay and free parking, in a casual, kid-friendly setting.
Best for: Kathiyawadi thali and tiffin parcels
- Address
- 37, Annapurna bhojnalaya (pure veg gujrati food), SHREE AMBIKA NIVAS, nr. LG Hospital Road, nr. Deep Akruti Appartment, Balvatika, Maninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008
- Hours
- daily 11 am–3 pm, 7–10 pm
#5
Paratha Chowk Delhi 6(choice corner)
★ 4.4 (276 Google reviews)Family restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Paratha Chowk Delhi 6 is a vegetarian family restaurant opposite the LG Hospital police chowki, open for lunch and dinner, with longer lunch hours on weekends. Reviewers mention Amritsari, aloo pyaaz, cheese chilli and all-in-one parathas, rajma rice, chole bhature, corn cheese balls, lassi and seasonal sarson saag with makki roti. Some say the seating could improve. Google lists Wi-Fi, live music and a quiet, casual setting.
Best for: Stuffed parathas and lassi
- Address
- Gf 1 dipakruti appt, Paratha Chowk Delhi 6(choice corner), L.G. Corner, Opposite L.G Hospital Police Chowki, Deep Akruti, LG Hospital Rd, Maninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Mon 11 am–12:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Thu 11 am–12:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Tue 11 am–12:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm; Wed 11 am–12:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 restaurants in Maninagar, Ahmedabad with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Annapurna Bhojanalay opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Nikka Punjab ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 260 reviews. Tandooriyat - The Desi Dera is second at 4.4 from 635 reviews.
Which restaurants in Maninagar, Ahmedabad are open late?
Nikka Punjab stays open until 1:30 am; Tandooriyat - The Desi Dera stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Nikka Punjab ₹200–400; Tandooriyat - The Desi Dera ₹200–400; Annapurna Bhojanalay ₹1–200; Annapurna bhojnalaya (pure veg gujrati food) ₹1–200; Paratha Chowk Delhi 6(choice corner) ₹200–400.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Nikka Punjab, Tandooriyat - The Desi Dera, Annapurna Bhojanalay, Annapurna bhojnalaya (pure veg gujrati food) and Paratha Chowk Delhi 6(choice corner).
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