The rooftop thali restaurant of The House of MG, a 1924 textile magnate's mansion converted into a heritage hotel opposite the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque. The name means 'on the terrace', and the unlimited daily-changing thali is served in silver or kansa (bell-metal) platters after starters in the lounge. It is the single most celebrated Gujarati meal in Ahmedabad and the benchmark version of the format.
Agashiye occupies the open terrace of The House of MG, the 1924 mansion of textile magnate Mangaldas Girdhardas that now operates as a heritage hotel opposite the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Lal Darwaja. Since 1999 it has served a single set menu: an unlimited Gujarati thali whose contents change every day with the season, delivered in two formats, Heritage Grand in silver thalis and Heritage Classic in kansa bell-metal. The meal is staged rather than simply served. Diners begin with starters and a welcome drink in the lounge or on the terrace, then move to the thali proper, where servers present each shaak, farsan, dal, kadhi, rotli, rotla, rice, chutney and sweet individually and keep refilling until asked to stop. Winter brings undhiyu, summer brings aam ras, and the farsan course rotates through khandvi, patra, muthiya and dhokla. Expect roughly INR 1,100-1,400 per person (~$11.45-14.60) plus taxes and service, which places it well above a standard thali house and firmly in Ahmedabad's special-occasion bracket. Like every restaurant in Gujarat it is completely dry. The terrace catches the evening breeze and overlooks the Bhadra quarter, so dinner is the more atmospheric service. Reservations are handled by phone or WhatsApp on +91 99099 70111 and are advisable at weekends and through the October-March tourist season. Combining a meal here with the AMC morning heritage walk, which ends nearby at Jama Masjid, makes a natural old-city day.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily lunch 12PM-2:30PM, dinner 7PM-10:30PM |
| Reservations | Recommended; by phone or WhatsApp on +91 99099 70111 |
| Address | The House of MG, Opposite Sidi Saiyyed Jali, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001 |
Signature dishes
- Daily-changing unlimited Gujarati thali
- Seasonal undhiyu (winter)
- Handmade farsan course
- Aam ras in mango season
Good to know
- Known for
- Gujarati heritage thali; known for the daily-changing unlimited silver-thali meal
Location
The House of MG, Opposite Sidi Saiyyed Jali, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001
23.0255, 72.5810 View on map
Highlights
- Rooftop of a 1924 heritage mansion opposite the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and its famous jali window
- Unlimited daily-changing Gujarati thali served in silver or kansa bell-metal platters
- Staged service with a lounge starter course before the thali proper
- Seasonal specialities: undhiyu in winter, aam ras in mango season
Tips for visiting
- Reserve by WhatsApp on +91 99099 70111, especially at weekends and between October and March
- Arrive hungry and skip lunch; the thali is unlimited and the starter course is substantial
- Say 'bas' or cover the thali with a hand to stop servers refilling
- Ask for a terrace table at dinner rather than the indoor dining room
When to visit
Dinner on the terrace between October and March, when Ahmedabad evenings are cool; winter visits also catch undhiyu on the thali.
Accessibility
The restaurant sits on the terrace of a heritage building and is reached by lift from the hotel lobby, so step-free access is generally possible; the surrounding Lal Darwaja streets are crowded and uneven. Telephone the hotel in advance on +91 79 2550 6946 to confirm lift access and accessible washrooms.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Agashiye cost?
Roughly INR 1,100-1,400 per person (~$11.45-14.60) before taxes and service charge, for an unlimited thali. A meal for two typically lands around INR 2,000-2,800 (~$20.85-29.15).
Can I order a la carte?
No. Agashiye serves only the set unlimited Gujarati thali, in a Heritage Grand (silver) or Heritage Classic (kansa) format, with the menu changing daily by season.
Is alcohol served?
No. Gujarat is a prohibition state and the restaurant is dry. The meal is accompanied by chaas, sharbat, masala chai and seasonal fruit drinks.
Where exactly is it?
On the terrace of The House of MG, opposite the Sidi Saiyyed Jali at Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad 380001, at the western edge of the walled city.