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Indian street food arrives in Dewsbury

Ever wanted to sample the finest range of Indian street foods but don’t fancy the 9,000 mile round trip?

Well now, thanks to Bhel Puri Pani Puri, all these flavours and more can be sampled much closer to home, at their Dewsbury and Leicester branches.

Opened in 2003 by devout food lovers, husband and wife, Satish Prajapati and Varsha Patel, the all vegetarian cuisine is freshly prepared to order in-store and includes all the classic favourites alongside some more exotic dishes.

From famed pani puri to irresistible samosa chaat, tastes and flavours guarantee to transport diners to the streets of Mumbai, Kolkatta and Dehli.

Initially opened in Leicester, customers in the East Midlands quickly grew accustomed to the unique style of freshly prepared home food, cooked up daily by Varsha in the kitchen.

bhel-puri-inset-pic-300x450Satish said: “Mumbai is known to be a haven for food-lovers and culinary enthusiasts. Street Food is a way of life and part of the culture all over India.

“They are ready to eat meals and snacks, generally sold in streets, markets and public areas by a vendor with a portable stall sometimes referred to as bhelwalas.

“Indian streets are famous for their cheap and tasty food items, with every city having its own specialty of all time favourite snack.

“At Bhel Puri Pani Puri, we share this amazing culture and cuisine in a fun and healthy way that is inviting to everyone.  

“We promote a healthy and responsible way of living, sourcing our food locally when available and using healthy, fresh ingredients in all of our foods.”  

As well as a must-try menu in-house, Bhel Puri Pani Puri also run an outdoor catering service for all those special occasions.

From their own mobile food unit, the specialist caterers can provide food for parties of all sizes, with three dishes available from just £6.50 per head – and extras bookable for the more adventurous customers.

“We launched our customised catering unit to travel to any area in the UK to bring the taste of India direct to your doorstep,” Satish added.

“We have catered for all occasions in the past, including: weddings, birthdays, indoor/outdoor parties – and work all year round.”

So, be sure to head down to Bhel Puri Pani Puri soon and experience the place where it’s not only the name which requires a big mouthful.

6A South Street,

Savile Town,

Dewsbury,

WF12 9ND

Tel: 01924 488812, 07811 336 757