Netram Moolchand Sweet Shop
नेतराम मूलचंद
A long-standing shop at the Katra crossing, open since 1855, where ghee-fried kachori with potato curry is a local classic breakfast.
Located at the Netram junction in Katra, a crossing named after the shop, it is said to have opened in 1855 and is considered the best-known breakfast spot in the area. The signature is kachori fried in pure ghee and stuffed with a spicy black gram filling, served with several vegetable curries, yogurt and tangy chutney, plus yogurt jalebi. In winter, black carrot cake is also available. The shop is small and seating is tight, and it is busy in the mornings, so it's best to avoid peak hours. Takeaway desserts are available. Average spend is about 100–150 rupees per person.
Opening hours
Daily, approx. 7:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- University of Allahabad (Muir Central College)
- Anand Bhavan
- Swaraj Bhavan
- Jawahar Planetarium
- Allahabad Museum
- Chandrashekhar Azad Park (Alfred Park)
- Alopi Devi Mandir
- All Saints Cathedral