Saryu riverfront kulhad chai and coal-fried mirchi pakoda — the ghat breeze snack before Ram ki Paidi evening lamps.
Chai where the Saryu widens
Near Ram ki Paidi, Shravan Tea Stall is part of the riverfront food culture — kulhad chai, mirchi pakoda fried over coal, the smell mixing with evening incense before lamps float. Unlike Ram Path thali rooms, this is eating with wind in your face and the Saryu in front of you.
What to order
Chai first — always chai. Mirchi pakoda or pyaaz pakodi if the fryer is hot. Share plates; portions are snack-sized by design.
Ghat evening arc
Afternoon rest after Ram Mandir → tea here → Saryu evening aarti. Morning contrast: Morya Mishthan sweetness inland, Shravan savoury salt by water.
Visitor tips
- Late afternoon chai before [Saryu evening aarti](/destinations/ayodhya/experiences/saryu-evening-aarti) at [Ram ki Paidi](/destinations/ayodhya/attractions/ram-ki-paidi)
- Mirchi pakoda is hot — pair with sweet chai, not more spice
- Riverfront stalls are weather-dependent in monsoon — carry a light rain layer
- Walk from [Guptar Ghat](/destinations/ayodhya/attractions/guptar-ghat) direction for a longer Saryu loop
Visitor questions
No — riverfront tea stall with fried snacks; eat standing or on the ghat steps nearby.