Back in 2019 when I was in Bombay trying to find Suzette around Nariman point I stumbled across Swati Snacks. I only then realised the grandeur and pedigree it had as a restaurant with all stories running in my head of rich textile magnates frequenting Bombay in need of Swati Snacks. I went to the one in Ahmedabad running with some work I decided to go there with my father. The newer place just off of SG highway was close and we decided to drop by. As we took a turn the change in real estate was apparent and⦠rich. It was located in this really modern block type architecture looking complex which reminded me of the building modernist is in. The sign board, more like a placard is difficult to see if you are driving by, it looks very modern, like the one Osteria Francescana has. Do not let the per capita Porsches that are lined up outside scare you, the moment you walk in Swati Snacks you are just pulled into two different direction which is modern minimalist, but it somehow still carried that essence and feel of a canteen from 1980s. Those old school canteens or coffee houses, The architecture of it, lots of clean glass panes and comfortable metal seatings. Still carrying the Gujarati hospitality where I was asked if Garlic and onion is okay because Shravan had started. Regardless to say the food was amazing, super simple and delicious all around. Clean taste. The baked khichdi was a saat dana ni khichdi with dahi and topped with a ridiculously generous amount of sweet crispy fried onion was my favourite. The ragda patties, were serendipitous little things which I savoured with onions and tangy sweet date chutney. The panki had this sweetr fermenty flavour cooked between banana leaf felt like eating a silk saree, it was great and I fell in love with the chillies doused with corriander powder and black salt that they gave with it. In all, the food there was good of course. Like an upscale classic Gujarati snackery. The flavours do not overwhelm your pallete. One42, Billionaires St, Ashok Vatika, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380058 #ahmedabadfood #foodwriting #foodjournalism #foodtravel #foodwriteup #ahmedabadfoodwriting #foodblogging (at Swati Snack 0ne42) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSdYoHVqA51/?utm_medium=tumblr
