A small, long-running multi-cuisine restaurant on Chathi Bari Road in central Bhuj, opposite the ICICI Bank branch. Food is cooked to order across North Indian, South Indian and Indo-Chinese menus, which makes it the useful alternative when the thali houses have closed between services. Cheap and centrally placed.
Green Rock is a small multi-cuisine restaurant on Chathi Bari Road in central Bhuj, opposite the ICICI Bank branch, and has been a fixture for travellers passing through Kutch for years. It is not a regional specialist and makes no claim to be. What it offers is a wide menu cooked to order across North Indian gravies and tandoor, South Indian dosas and idli, Indo-Chinese noodles and Manchurian, and standard rice dishes, served in a plain, compact room that seats perhaps thirty people. That flexibility matters in Bhuj, where most thali houses shut firmly between lunch and dinner and options after 9PM narrow quickly; Green Rock runs continuously through the day and into the evening. Prices are low, with most dishes in the INR 150-300 range (~$1.55-3.15) and two people eating a full meal for around INR 400-600 (~$4.15-6.25). Everything is vegetarian and, in line with Gujarat prohibition, no alcohol is served. The kitchen is unhurried, since dishes are made individually rather than held, so allowing extra time is sensible when catching a bus or train. The restaurant is central enough to walk to from the Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal and the old bazaar, and it sits within a few minutes of most of Bhuj's mid-range hotels. The listed telephone number is 02832 253 644. For travellers arriving late from Dhordo or Mandvi, it is often the most reliable open kitchen in town.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily roughly 10AM-11PM |
| Reservations | Not required; walk-in |
| Address | Opposite ICICI Bank, Chathi Bari Road, Bhuj, Kutch District, Gujarat 370001 |
Signature dishes
- Paneer butter masala
- Masala dosa
- Hakka noodles and Manchurian
- Vegetable pulao
Good to know
- Known for
- Multi-cuisine vegetarian; known for staying open through Bhuj's afternoon closure
Location
Opposite ICICI Bank, Chathi Bari Road, Bhuj, Kutch District, Gujarat 370001
23.2520, 69.6685 View on map
Highlights
- Open continuously through the day, unlike Bhuj's thali houses which close between services
- Wide made-to-order menu across North Indian, South Indian and Indo-Chinese
- Central Chathi Bari Road position, walkable from the Aina Mahal and old bazaar
- Low prices, with most dishes INR 150-300 (~$1.55-3.15)
Tips for visiting
- Allow extra time; dishes are cooked individually rather than held ready
- Useful as a late option after returning from Dhordo or Mandvi in the evening
- Phone 02832 253 644 to check hours during the Rann Utsav season, when the town is busiest
- For regional Kutchi cooking, choose a thali house instead; this is multi-cuisine
When to visit
Mid-afternoon or after 9PM, when most other Bhuj kitchens have closed; peak dinner hour brings slow service in a small kitchen.
Accessibility
The restaurant is a small street-level room with a narrow entrance and closely spaced tables, which is restrictive for wheelchair users. Chathi Bari Road has moderate traffic and limited pavement.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of food does Green Rock serve?
Multi-cuisine vegetarian: North Indian gravies and tandoor, South Indian dosas and idli, Indo-Chinese noodles and Manchurian, and rice dishes, all cooked to order.
How much does a meal cost?
Most dishes are INR 150-300 (~$1.55-3.15), with two people eating a full meal for around INR 400-600 (~$4.15-6.25).
Why choose it over a thali house?
It stays open through the afternoon and late into the evening, when most Bhuj thali restaurants have closed between services, and it offers a la carte choice rather than a fixed platter.
Where exactly is it?
On Chathi Bari Road opposite the ICICI Bank branch in central Bhuj, a short walk from the Aina Mahal and the old bazaar quarter.