Vaidya Upahar Gruha has been running in Budhwar Peth for over 100 years. The misal here is green, not red, and mild. It is the most different misal in Pune. One outlet only.
Vaidya Upahar Gruha, brand snapshot
The Vaidya Upahar Gruha outlet
Budhwar Peth Bagade Road, the only outlet
★ 4.1 (1,586)- Misal with bread slices, the green rassa version
- Tea. Almost every review mentions it
- Kharvas, a traditional milk sweet
- Shira and kairi dal
- Batata bhaji
- Budhwar Peth market area, right there
- Tulshibaug and Mandai, about 500 metres
- Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, walking distance
- Laxmi Road, about 1 km
- Shaniwar Wada, about 1 km
- From Deccan: about 10 minutes
- From Swargate: about 10 minutes
- From Pune Station: about 15 minutes
- Narrow peth lanes, so two wheeler is far easier. Cars need to park away and walk in
The age of the place and the unchanged flavour come up constantly, with long time customers saying it tastes the same as decades ago. Tea and kharvas get near universal recommendations. The one repeated complaint is the small amount of matki for a Rs 100 plate. Nobody complains about the taste, only the quantity.
Why this misal is different
| Green rassa | Not red, not oily. This alone separates it from every other misal in Pune |
| Potato and green chivda | The base is potato with green chivda and thick sev on top |
| Very little matki | Sprouts are minimal here. If matki is what you want, this is not the place |
| Bread slices | Served with bread, not pav, the old Puneri way |
| Mild by design | Low spice is the intended taste, not a compromise |
| Two shift timing | Morning and evening only, with the afternoon shut |
Menu and prices
| Item | What it is | Approx price |
|---|---|---|
| Misal | Green rassa with potato, chivda, sev and bread | Around Rs 100 |
| Tea | Order it. Reviewers rate it as highly as the misal | Extra |
| Kharvas | Traditional milk sweet | Extra |
| Shira | Sweet semolina dish | Extra |
| Kairi Dal | Raw mango dal, seasonal | Extra |
| Batata Bhaji | Potato side | Extra |
Order the sides here, not just the misal. The tea and kharvas are half the reason people keep coming back. Prices are from recent diner reports.
Good and not so good
What works
- Over 100 years old, taste unchanged
- Green rassa you will not find anywhere else
- Mildest misal in Pune, safe for anyone
- Tea and kharvas are excellent
- Right in the heart of the old city
Keep in mind
- Very little matki for Rs 100
- Closed on Saturday
- Two shifts, shut all afternoon
- No parking, narrow peth lanes
- Not for anyone who wants heat
Should you go
Go if you want to taste something genuinely different, or if you cannot handle spice at all. Also go for the heritage. A shop running the same recipe for a century is rare anywhere.
Order the misal, but order tea and kharvas with it. Skip it if you want a heavy matki loaded plate. For that, Bhadait Misal gives far more for the money. For heat, go to Katakirr Misal.
FAQs
How old is Vaidya Upahar Gruha?
Over 100 years. Long time customers put it at around 116 years, and they say the taste has not changed.
Why is Vaidya misal green?
That is their own style. The rassa is built with potato and green chivda instead of the red oily kat used elsewhere, which makes it milder and completely different in taste.
How many Vaidya Upahar Gruha branches are there?
Only one, on Bagade Road in Budhwar Peth.
When is Vaidya Upahar Gruha closed?
Every Saturday. On other days it runs in two shifts, 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 3 to 7 PM, with the afternoon shut.
Is Vaidya misal spicy?
No. It is the mildest misal on this list. Safe for kids and anyone who avoids spicy food.
What should I order besides misal?
Tea and kharvas, both highly recommended by regulars. Shira and kairi dal are also good.
Full list of options: best misal pav in Pune.
Checked in September 2026. Prices and timings change, so call before you go.