Hood Guide: Eat, Drink, Shop & Have Fun At Khadki

Shop till you drop at this centre that offers some crazy deals throughout the year. A large complex, it has many stores forming it, including Bata. A store named ‘Prakash Stores’ in the complex, has the largest variety of clothing for all, that too, at an affordable price. Get going!

This is one of the hidden gems of Khadki. An exclusive shop for different kinds of designer bean bags, Lazy World is a great place to shop at. Set up your space with lovely bean bags, bean chairs, sofa cum beds, helmets etc. You will fins so many different colours, patterns, designs. The quality of their products and furniture is very good and prices are affordable too. 

Probably the best fish centre in the city, Shehnaz Fish Centre at Aundh Road, Khadki has the freshest stock of fish, prawns, squids and a lot more. They also sell exotic fishes. It has cash and card payment options and is open from 9:30am till 9.30 pm everyday.

If you’re craving for authentic North Indian food, Aaoji Khaoji at Bopodi, Khadki, is where your search ends. A favourite among the locals, this place promises the best parathas, Rajma and other lip-smacking dishes at pocket – friendly prices. They are known for their gigantic paratha thalis and they are named after famous personalities (Dara Singh thali, Sunny Deol thali, Narendra Modi Thali, bahubali thali, etc). Another must-try is their malai lassi that is loaded with malai and dry fruits. Open on all days, a meal for two comes for approximately INR 600.

Serving authentic Vietnamese, Tibetan and Thai cuisine, Yeti & The Monk in Khadki has our whole heart. This pretty and vibrant joint has cozy feels and the service is pretty good. Try out Vitenamese coffee, lemongrass cooler, pork momos, thukpas, summer rolls, pad Thai noodles etc. Plus, it's super pocket-friendly. Meal for two comes up to INR 500. Read more here.

A bit on the cheaper side, this place is best suited for those who want a quick drink. Priced at INR 130 for a pint of beer, it’s certainly worth a shot.The food here is of decent quality and taste. We specifically like Chicken Crispy and Oriental straters like crispy veg, manchurian etc. Priced at INR 650 for two on an average, it is open on all days of the week.

Whether you’re craving for lip-smacking shakes and deserts or burgers and coffee, this place has it all! Situated near IUCAA/NCRA Campus, The Chef’s Way Cafe serves some of the best nachos and pasta in the area too. It also serves healthy food. It is priced at INR 500 for 2.

One of the best cemeteries in Pune, this moving and peaceful place is a burial place of the young British men who died fighting World War 1 & 2. Well maintained and a great piece of landscape design, don’t miss out on this one. The place has an extremely symmetrical design and is well-maintained. 

It's a quiet and peaceful area, so naturally, driving here is a fun activity. Go on walks post dinner or simply enjoy a car ride in the area and experience serenity and nature. While you roam, you'll see many military buildings, officer's mess, and centers. The lanes are lush green and picturesque and carrying your camera here is always a great idea. 

There is no dearth of beautiful gothic churches in Khadki and one of the crowd favourite church is St Ignatius Church. You can easily spot it while passing by the area and its nearest landmark is Khadki court. It's a very old church that was built by the Anglicans who later handed it over to the catholics. The historic architecture is still intact and is a major attraction. Other churches that you can visit to admore gothic, colonial structure are Methodist Church, All Saints Anglican Church, St Andrews Marathi church, etc