Surat Trip: Wedding, Friends, and Food

I recently visited Surat, to attend Jay's wedding. Jay is an integral part of the close group of friends, i.e. the Railofy Tech Team. Needless to mention that every one from the group was present at Surat for the occasion. Over the years, we've shared work, laughs, and quite a few trips together. This trip was especially bittersweet for me as it’s my last month at Railofy. It may be a long time until we all come together like this again.

Along with the tech group was my old college time friend (and also an ex-Railofy teammate) - Mudit. Mudit runs Kulche Shulche, a popular restaurant in Surat, which is soon opening its second outlet.

With friends, celebrations, and fantastic food, this trip was a culinary retreat. Specially if you are a vegetarian. Here's a little taste of Surat's food scene, highlighting three must-visit places I explored.

1. Kulche Shulche

Mudit's restaurant, Kulche Shulche, brings the authenticity of Amritsari Kulchas to Surat. I haven’t had such amazing kulchas anywhere else! Served straight from the tandoor, the kulchas are wafer-crisp on the outside, thick, and fluffy on the inside. Pair them with your choice of gravy, accompanied by chutney, and pickled salad. Round off your meal with their Lassi.

The Cheese Garlic Kulcha with Dal Makhni is my favorite. Kulche Shulche is perfect for a lazy Sunday lunch. If you're in Surat, this is a must-visit. Bonus: the warm hospitality from the owner himself makes the experience even better.

2. Shreeji Locho

Start your day with breakfast at Shreeji Locho. Be prepared for a 10–15 minute queue to place your order, but it’s worth the wait. They serve one of the best Lochos in Surat — served with onion and chutney. You can top up the experience by having Piyush - A yogurt based drink they offer.

Pro tip: Pair your Locho with Piyush, a delicious yogurt-based drink they offer.

3. P. Bhagat Tarachand

We tried their Parathas, Thali, and Paneer Gravy—rich, flavorful, and loaded with butter! For dessert, the Rabri with Gulab Jamun and Moong Dal Halwa were pure comfort food. P. Bhagat Tarachand is a must-visit for a hearty, traditional meal in Surat.

Everytime I visit Surat, I make sure to visit these three food spots.

Photos from the trip

Jay & Isha's Haldi ceremony 💛

Ravik (right) enjoying his 15 seconds of royalty 🫅🏻

At Kulche Shulche. Left to right: me, Ravik, Mayur, Aryaman and Mudit