Sankalp Restaurant

Sankalp Restaurant is a casual South Indian restaurant on Race Course Road, near the Jilla Panchayat, in central Rajkot (postcode 360001), Gujarat, India. Sankalp is a well-known Gujarat-based South Indian restaurant name, and this Rajkot outlet serves the classic tiffin-style menu to a loyal local clientele. The Race Course Road area is a main thoroughfare close to the city's administrative offices and the race course grounds, so the restaurant draws office workers by day and families in the evening.

The menu is built around the dishes of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Masala dosa, a crisp fermented rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced potato and served with sambar and coconut chutney, is the signature order. Idli sambar, steamed rice cakes in a lentil and vegetable stew, is the lighter staple, and filter coffee, brewed strong and served with hot milk, is the traditional accompaniment. Other dishes in this style, such as uttapam and medu vada, are likely to appear on the menu, though visitors should check what is currently offered.

The dining room is bright and informal, with a steady turnover of diners and a moderate noise level. There is no dress code. Gujarat is a dry state, so beverages are coffee, tea, lassi, juices and soft drinks.

The restaurant operates all day, which makes it useful for a late breakfast or an off-hours meal. Prices are about INR 350-600 for two (USD 4-6). Walk-ins are the norm and no booking is generally needed, though weekend evenings are busy. A phone number, +91 281 244 0800, is listed for enquiries.