Shree Khodiyar

Shree Khodiyar is a casual vegetarian restaurant on Gymkhana Road in Rajkot, opposite Rajkot Rajkumar College, in Gujarat, India. It serves Gujarati thali and pav bhaji, two staples of everyday dining in the city, and positions itself as an affordable place for a filling meal rather than an occasion restaurant. Gymkhana Road is a central, well-known stretch of Rajkot, which makes the restaurant convenient for visitors exploring the city's older institutions and the Rajkumar College campus.

The Gujarati thali is the main draw. A typical thali offers a selection of vegetable dishes, dal or kadhi, rotli or puri, rice, farsan, pickle, papad and a sweet, served in small portions that are refilled on request. The Gujarati palate leans toward a balance of sweet, salty and spicy flavours, and visitors unfamiliar with it may find the dals slightly sweet compared with the cooking of other Indian states. Pav bhaji, a Mumbai street-food import now widely loved in Gujarat, is the second signature: mashed spiced vegetables cooked on a griddle with butter and served with soft buttered bread rolls, onion and lemon.

The dining room is a simple, functional space with a local clientele of families, students and office workers. The noise level is moderate to loud at peak times, and there is no dress code. Alcohol is not a feature, as Gujarat is a dry state; drinks are limited to buttermilk, lassi, tea and soft drinks.

Prices are low, around INR 250-450 for two (USD 3-5), making it one of the more budget-friendly options in central Rajkot. The restaurant accepts walk-ins and does not take advance bookings as a rule; weekend evenings are busy, and arriving slightly early shortens the wait. Lunch and dinner are the main services.