10 Hatke places in India’s Food Capital - Indore for you to fulfill your Foodie Fantasy.

Indore is a hub of fast-paced lifestyle where people, although are very busy, still manage to take time out for their social life. Since the cafés and restaurants in the city have been opened in thousands, now something that the Indoris are looking for is uniqueness that would refresh them from the monotony of their hectic schedule. Here is a list of 10 such food places in Indore that you might love to try on, and are hatke in their own way.

1. 10 Downing Street
Location- C21 Mall, Vijay Nagar, Indore

Inspired from the statement made by close friends, Siraj and Renu, and foreseeing the enormous growth in this unique concept, they decided to open an English themed pub in Hyderabad, after the success of which, was spread in the entire country. 10 Downing Street a.k.a. TDS is a pub with posh leather seats, wood-filled interior and old school feel that you won’t find anywhere else.

2. Bhadaas Café
Location- 2nd floor, 27-A, Chandra Nagar, opposite the garden, MR-9, Main Road, Indore

Ever wanted to just scream at the top of your lungs and smash and destroy everything in front of you just so you could find a little bit of peace? Wish there was a place where you can go and vent out all your anger and frustration. Doesn’t that sound like a dream come true! Well, the creative and Hatkeminds of Indore has designed a perfect destination just for you.the country’s first anger management café, where you can smash your anger out by breaking up/smashing stuff like glasses, bottles, tables, chairs, and even TVs, only by paying a small fee.

3. Black Pearl Restaurant
Location-Star Square, Scheme 134, Nipania, Indore

We all are fascinated by the good old days where there were no airplanes and people set out on month-long voyages through ships to go from one place to another. Black Pearl is a unique Indori sensation, based on a ship. The interiors are boat-smashing, the feels and ambiance of the place is smooth sailing and you would have a unique and the desired Hatkeexperience that you were looking for.

4. Jal- The Jungle Restaurant
Location- Khandwa Road, Krishnakunj Colony, Kasturba Gram, Indore

Designed amidst nature, Jal restaurant gives you an experience of eating in a jungle with fresh air and trees providing shade. The mellow lighting, peace and amazing food make the experience worth its while. You would love the quite you’ll get there, far away from the hustle-bustle of the city, spending quality time with your loved ones. The restaurant also holds themed nights on special events that are groovy and fun. You definitely would want to experience it once in your life!

5. Westeros café
Location- 328, MR 1 Mahalaxmi Nagar main road near Bombay Hospital opposite HDFC bank, Indore

“The things we do for love”, Jaime Lannister has no idea what Indoris could do for their love of food and Game of Thrones. It’s precisely why the Westeros Café came into being. A café themed on the immensely popular show ‘Game of Thrones’, it has enigmatic interiors fitting the theme, with the main attraction of the café being the Throne placed inside, a replica of the throne in the show.

6. Chopstick City, Sayaji
Location- Sayaji Hotel, H/1, Ground Floor, Scheme No.54 Vijay Nagar, MR 10 Rd, Indore

A purely Chinese restaurant with golden and red interiors and dim sums and noodles being the highlight, Chopstick City is a suave place to give you a fully Chinese experience. A Sayaji venture, with great authentic Chinese/Oriental food, eclectic Chinese décor, and soothing music, this place is wonderful for a fine dining experience. Dim Sums, Water Chestnuts, Vegetables & Meats in various sauces including Black Bean Sauce, Honey-Coated Walnuts, etc. are some of the must-try ‘Hatke’ dishes here!

7. Nakhrali Dhani
Location- Rau Road, NakhraliDhani Bypass, Opp. Railway Crossing, Indore

One of the most famous tourist attractions of the city, NakhraliDhani is a Rajasthani themed resort & restaurant, filled with the true Rajasthani traditions and customs, giving you an authentic experience. It blends the magnificence of Malwi culture with the vibrancy of Rajasthani and creates a perfect mix. Some of the major highlights of this themed resort are traditional dance performances by Rajasthani dancers, entertaining puppet shows, bullock cart rides, camel ride, magic show, horse ride and finally a sumptuous Rajasthani meal.

8. Flavours of Jail
Location- Agra Bombay Road, 160/3, Bhawarkua Main Rd, Indore

A unique concept originated in the city, flavors of jail takes you in jail, providing you with the prisoner’s costumes too, for the full experience. The staff is dressed as police and you definitely cannot escape their eyes without paying your dues! The interiors are filled with witty wall art and table settings behind the bars of a jail, for the hatke experience you are looking for. The food is, of course, exceptional and a plus, but the ambiance hand down steals the show.

9. Freito
Location- Vijay Nagar Square, Near Country Inn, Scheme 54, Indore

Freito is a French-themed café, with a cute little Eiffel Tower on its top. The classic French interiors and the rooftop arrangements are what make this place so special. The café has amazing food along with the ambiance, and the view is just as breathtaking. It’s an amazing place to hang-out with friends or bring a special someone, just to have a mini experience of Paris, the city of love!

10. Horror Street
Location- Manbhavan Nagar, Under PNB Bank, Khajrana, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Filled with dark interiors, dark music, and delicious food, horror street gives people an amazingly scary vibe. India’s first horror-themed café, it is unique, Hatkeand has become extremely popular amongst people of Indore who are increasingly seeking something different to go with their food. Horror Street has its special skull-shaped glasses, as well as motor-able props for ultimate horror experience boosted by the images projected all around.

Through this list, we’ve tried to explore the most hatkecafés and restaurants our city has to offer. If you have any more such places that are different and unique or some suggestions drop down your comments in the section below.

Article By: Umme Salma Saifee