Just a few minutes walk from the sacred Godavari ghat and the busy temples of Panchavati lies Hotel Rasvanti – a small, traditional eatery that still holds on to the charm of old-world Nashik.
Located at Panchavati Karanja, the area’s main traffic circle, this restaurant has been quietly serving generations of locals, pilgrims, and visitors since 1998.
Authentic local food served with love
The menu at Rasvanti reflects authentic Maharashtrian street and home-style cooking : no-frills, flavorful, and served fresh.
Popular breakfast and snack items include:
- Misal Pav – a spicy, sprouts curry based breakfast loved by the locals
- Pohe, Samosa, Khaman, and Chaat items for light bites
- Vada Rassa – potato patty with spicy curry.
Poori Bhaji – Heritage on a Plate
For just 90 rupees, guests can enjoy freshly prepared Poori Bhaji or Chapati Bhaji meals.
The poori bhaji plate comes with:
- 5 hot, fluffy pooris straight from the kadhai
- A smoky, tomato-based curry with potatoes and green peas
- Finely chopped onions, lemon wedges, and pickle
- A generous portion of sweet curd boondi raita – perfectly cooling
The taste is distinctly “gharguti” (homestyle), and the smoky black masala adds a nostalgic flavor rooted in Maharashtrian kitchens.
Authentic taste of Nashik in a traditional setup
What truly sets Hotel Rasvanti apart is its ambience – the kind that’s disappearing fast in today’s polished dining culture. The restaurant features:
- benches and tables that echo school canteens and old mess halls
- Menus in bright and bold colours pasted on the walls
- A simple one-room setup with a constant rush, especially on weekends
- A warm, timeless vibe of Panchavati’s yesteryear charm
Locals return here not just for the food, but for the nostalgia, the emotion, and the sense of belonging that Rasvanti evokes.
The People Who Keep Rasvanti Alive
From village families and locals to tourists and devotees visiting Nashik’s temples, the crowd at Rasvanti is as diverse as the city itself.
It’s a common stopover for those who’ve taken a dip in the Godavari and are looking for a meal that tastes like home.
Fast Facts
- Location : Panchavati Karanja, Nashik
- Contact number : 8446940000
- Timings : 10am to 8pm (daily)
- Cost : Rs.100-200 (Poori Bhaji 90rs)
- Ambience : Old style traditional eatery
- Recommended : Poori Bhaji, Misal Pav
Clinging to the past – and we’re grateful it does!
In a city that’s constantly changing, Hotel Rasvanti remains still – an assuring reminder of Nashik’s culinary past. It doesn’t shout for attention; it just serves, remembers, and stays real!
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