ShriKrishna Bhuvan has been serving misal in Tulshibaug since 1941. Mild Puneri style with a coconut based sample, and a poha and potato base instead of sprouts. One outlet only.
ShriKrishna Bhuvan, brand snapshot
The ShriKrishna Bhuvan outlet
Tulshibaug The only outlet
★ 3.9 (3,400+)- Misal with extra sample on the side, the classic order
- Kanda bhaji, ordered almost as often as the misal
- Kande pohe and shev chivda
- Buttermilk to go with it
- Tulshibaug Ram Temple and the market, right there
- Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, about 500 metres
- Mandai and Laxmi Road, walking distance
- Shaniwar Wada, about 1 km
- From Deccan: about 10 minutes
- From Swargate: about 10 minutes
- From Pune Station: about 15 to 20 minutes
- The shop is in a bylane of Tulshibaug. Park at the paid building and walk in
Cleanliness and the self service system get specific praise, and many call it a must visit for classic Puneri misal. The staff will adjust the spice for you. The two repeated complaints are the sweet poha base and the absence of sprouts. Sunday mornings mean a real wait for a table.
What makes this misal different
| Coconut in the sample | The tarri is made with red chillies, onion, tomato and grated coconut. That coconut is why the taste is softer than any other Pune misal |
| No sprouts | Base is cooked pohe and batata bhaji, topped with chivda, shev and raw onion |
| You control the heat | Sample comes on the side. You add as much as you want, so the spice is in your hands |
| Bread, not pav | Two slices of white bread, the old Puneri way |
| Self service | You collect the plate at the counter. Staff clear the tables |
Menu and prices
| Item | Approx price |
|---|---|
| Misal with 2 bread slices | Budget range |
| Extra sample / tarri | Charged separately |
| Extra bread slice | Small charge per slice |
| Kanda bhaji | Extra |
| Kande pohe, shev chivda | Extra |
| Buttermilk | Extra |
Everything here is cheap by Pune misal standards, but extras add up because sample, bread and onion are all charged separately. A full meal for two still stays under Rs 300.
Brand story
- 1941 Yeshwant Joshi opens a small puri bhaji shop in Tulshibaug.
- Over time Misal becomes the main draw and the shop turns into a Pune landmark.
- Recent years The old house style shop was renovated and the seating moved to the first floor.
- Today Third generation of the same family runs it. Still one shop, still the same sample recipe.
Good and not so good
What works
- Running since 1941, family owned
- You decide the spice level yourself
- Clean, and reviewers mention it often
- Cheapest of the famous Pune misal shops
- Right inside Tulshibaug, easy to combine with shopping
Keep in mind
- No sprouts in the misal
- Sweet base is not for everyone
- Closes at 4 PM, Monday closed
- Can shut early if stock runs out
- No parking, market lane location
Should you go
Go if you want the old Puneri style, if spicy food does not suit you, or if you are already shopping in Tulshibaug and Laxmi Road. The coconut sample is genuinely different from every other misal in the city.
Skip it if you want matki and heat. In that case Katakirr Misal is the right pick.
FAQs
How old is ShriKrishna Bhuvan?
It started in 1941 as a puri bhaji shop opened by the late Yeshwant Joshi. The third generation of the family runs it now.
How many ShriKrishna Bhuvan branches are there?
Only one, in Tulshibaug. There is a separate Shri Krishna Misal in Yerawada, but it is a different business.
Is ShriKrishna Bhuvan misal spicy?
Not by default. The sample comes on the side so you add as much heat as you want. They will also adjust it if you ask.
Why is there no matki in this misal?
That is their style. The base is cooked pohe and potato bhaji with chivda and shev on top, which is an older Puneri version of the dish.
When is ShriKrishna Bhuvan closed?
Every Monday. Other days it runs 7:30 AM to 4 PM, and it can close earlier if stock finishes.
Is there parking at ShriKrishna Bhuvan?
No. The shop is inside the Tulshibaug market. There is a paid parking building nearby that most visitors use.
Also see Bedekar Misal, the other old mild Puneri option, and Shrimant Misal, the highest rated brand in the city. Full list: best misal pav in Pune.
Checked in September 2026. Prices and timings change, so call before you go.