Quick answer
Jaipur is Rajasthan's mithai capital — a city where sweet shops have been perfecting recipes for generations. LMB in Johri Bazar is the most iconic, but locals swear by specialists like Sambhar Fini Wala for feeni and Mahaveer for rabri. Best visited during monsoon festival season (July–Sept) when ghewar peaks.
- Best overall
- LMB (Laxmi Misthan Bhandar) — 3.6★ (24,800 reviews)
- Best budget
- Samrat Restaurant — kachori + jalebi from ₹20
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- LMB: Jaipur's most legendary sweet shop — ghewar here is expensive but universally considered the gold standard.
- Rawat Misthan Bhandar: The mawa kachori is a non-negotiable Jaipur experience. Always packed, always worth it.
- Sambhar Fini Wala: Tucked in Ghee Walo Ka Rasta — the only specialist feeni shop that r/jaipur unanimously recommends.
Jaipur's sweet shops offer a delightful range of mithai, with prices typically ranging from ₹20 to ₹500. For the quintessential ghewar experience, locals highly recommend LMB (Laxmi Misthan Bhandar), but be sure to explore the diverse offerings across the Pink City.
Jaipur doesn't just have sweet shops — it has mithai dynasties. Families have been running these businesses for generations, and locals defend their favorites with a passion that would make sports fans jealous.
We dug through dozens of posts across r/jaipur, r/IndianFood, and r/india to find the sweet shops that Jaipur locals actually recommend to visitors. Each shop here specializes in something different — there's no single "best" shop because every mithai has its own champion. This guide maps each sweet to its master.
Key stat: Jaipur has over 2,000 registered sweet shops. The 12 below are the ones Reddit locals keep recommending — whether the question is "first time in Jaipur, where do I go?" or "best mithai for gifting?"
Sweet Shop Map
How we built this list
We analyzed 40+ Reddit posts and 200+ comments across r/jaipur, r/IndianFood, r/india, and r/IndianFoodPhotos — spanning 2020 to 2026. Sweet shops were ranked by frequency of recommendation by independent users. Every shop was mentioned in at least 2 separate threads by different people. We weighted Jaipur residents and repeat visitors more heavily than first-time tourists.
1LMB (Laxmi Misthan Bhandar)
Ghewar All-rounderQuick comparison
- Best for
- Ghewar, paneer ghewar, Raj Kachori
- Strengths
- Nearly 25,000 Google reviews · Johri Bazar heritage location · Full restaurant + sweet shop
- Limitations
- Expensive by Jaipur standards · Can be touristy · Google rating (3.6) reflects restaurant side more than sweets
- What to order
- Malai ghewar (monsoon season essential), paneer ghewar, Raj Kachori (massive crispy shell with chutneys). For sweets to take home, their packaged gift boxes are Jaipur's most recognized brand.
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2Rawat Misthan Bhandar
Mawa Kachori SweetsQuick comparison
- Best for
- Mawa Kachori, Pyaaz Kachori, sweets
- Strengths
- Most reviewed sweet shop in Jaipur · Near railway station · Also great for savory kachori
- Limitations
- Very crowded · Service can be chaotic during peak hours
- What to order
- Mawa Kachori (the star — deep-fried pastry stuffed with sweetened mawa, dry fruits), Pyaaz Kachori (savory onion-filled counterpart), and any fresh mithai from the counter.
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3Sodhani Sweets
Rasgulla JalebiQuick comparison
- Best for
- Rasgulla, Jalebi, Moong Thaal
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 11,800+ reviews · Consistent quality · Good for gift boxes
- Limitations
- Tonk Road location is outside the old city tourist circuit
- What to order
- Rasgulla (their signature — spongy, perfectly sweetened), fresh hot jalebi, moong thaal (fudgy moong dal barfi). Also try the kaju katli and gopi sweets line.
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4Bhagat Mishthan Bhandar (BMB)
Motichoor Ladoo Milk CakeQuick comparison
- Best for
- Motichoor Ladoo, Doodh Ladoo, Milk Cake
- Strengths
- 4.5★ rating · MI Road location · Excellent for ladoo and milk-based sweets
- Limitations
- Smaller shop — limited seating · Fewer reviews than the big names
- What to order
- Motichoor Ladoo (their showstopper — tiny boondi balls pressed into perfect spheres), Doodh Ladoo (rich milk fudge balls), and Milk Cake (dense, caramelized milk solid). Perfect for gifting.
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5Sambhar Fini Wala
Feeni Boondi LadooQuick comparison
- Best for
- Feeni (crispy vermicelli sweet), Boondi Ladoo
- Strengths
- 4.4★ · Specialist feeni maker · Historic Johri Bazar location in Ghee Walo Ka Rasta
- Limitations
- Small shop · Cash-heavy · Can be hard to find in the old city lanes
- What to order
- Feeni (delicate, crispy, thread-like sweet — unique to Rajasthan), Boondi/Ladoo (their boondi is the base for some of Jaipur's best ladoo). Try the sambhar too — the shop name comes from it.
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6Mahaveer Rabri Bhandar
RabriQuick comparison
- Best for
- Rabri (slow-reduced thickened sweet milk)
- Strengths
- Specialist rabri maker · Terrace seating · Chandpole old city location
- Limitations
- Utilitarian setting · Limited menu beyond rabri-adjacent items
- What to order
- Rabri — thick, creamy, layered with malai (cream skin), flavored with saffron and cardamom. Also serves malpua (fried pancake) topped with rabri, which is extraordinary. The full meal options are hearty too.
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7Laduram Nanagram Mawa Wale
Mawa Sweets Gulab JamunQuick comparison
- Best for
- Gulab Jamun, Thaal Barfi, Mawa sweets
- Strengths
- 4.2★ · Mawa specialist since generations · Enormous gulab jamun
- Limitations
- Sanganer location — 20 min drive from city center
- What to order
- Gulab Jamun (the Reddit favorite — dense, soaked in sugar syrup, made with pure mawa), Thaal Barfi (flat mawa fudge with silver leaf). Their mawa-based sweets are Jaipur's richest.
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8Kanha
Bengali Sweets RajasthaniQuick comparison
- Best for
- Bengali sweets (rosogolla, sandesh), plus Rajasthani mithai
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 7,300 reviews · Full restaurant · C Scheme location (modern Jaipur)
- Limitations
- More of a chain/restaurant vibe than traditional sweet shop character
- What to order
- Bengali sweets (their speciality — rosogolla, chomchom, sandesh), plus their cham cham and ras malai. The thali meals are solid if you want lunch before mithai.
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9Samrat Restaurant
Jalebi KachoriQuick comparison
- Best for
- Fresh jalebi, kachori, Rajasthani breakfast
- Strengths
- 4.2★ · Ultra-cheap prices · Authentic old-city breakfast experience
- Limitations
- Crowded · Very basic seating · Morning-focused
- What to order
- Hot jalebi straight from the fryer (crispy, syrup-soaked spirals), paired with pyaaz kachori and a cup of masala chai. This is Jaipur's most authentic street breakfast.
10Jodhpur Misthan Bhandar
Rajasthani SweetsQuick comparison
- Best for
- Jodhpuri-style mithai, Mawa Ladoo, Besan Barfi
- Strengths
- 4.2★ · Distinct Marwari style · Shyam Nagar location (residential, less tourist)
- Limitations
- Away from city center · Less famous than LMB/Rawat
- What to order
- Their speciality is the Jodhpuri-style mawa and besan preparations. Try the besan ladoo, mawa ladoo, and any seasonal specialty they have on display.
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11Falahaar & Kota Kachori
Kachori Street SweetsQuick comparison
- Best for
- Kota Kachori, quick sweet bites, vegetarian snacks
- Strengths
- 4.6★ highest rating · Quick service · Family-friendly
- Limitations
- Smaller operation · Fewer reviews · More snack-focused than pure mithai
- What to order
- Kota Kachori (crispy, generously stuffed), sweet boondi, and any fresh jalebi or imarti on display. Good for a quick Rajasthani snack break.
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12Govindam Sweets
Ghewar Pan-India DeliveryQuick comparison
- Best for
- Ghewar, Feeni, Laddu — with nationwide delivery
- Strengths
- Pan-India delivery · Good packaging · Modern branding
- Limitations
- Lacks the heritage character of old-city shops · Newer brand
- What to order
- Ghewar (their flagship product with multiple varieties), Rajasthani feeni, and assorted laddu boxes for gifting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous sweets to try in Jaipur?
Jaipur's signature sweets include ghewar (a disc-shaped honeycomb sweet soaked in syrup, especially popular during Teej and Raksha Bandhan), feeni (thin crispy vermicelli-like strands), mawa kachori (deep-fried pastry stuffed with sweetened condensed milk), rabri (slow-reduced thickened milk), moong thaal (fudge-like barfi from moong dal), and kaju katli (cashew diamond slices). Each sweet shop specializes in different items.
Where can I buy the best ghewar in Jaipur?
LMB (Laxmi Misthan Bhandar) in Johri Bazar is consistently voted the best ghewar in Jaipur, though locals note it's expensive. Ghewar is seasonal — it peaks during the monsoon festivals of Teej (July-August) and Raksha Bandhan. During the season, almost every sweet shop sells it, but LMB and Sambhar Fini Wala are the most recommended options.
How much do sweets cost in Jaipur?
Jaipur sweets are remarkably affordable. A piece of ghewar costs ₹50-200 depending on size and shop. Mawa kachori runs ₹30-60 per piece. A box of mixed mithai for gifting costs ₹200-800 depending on weight and quality. Premium items like kaju katli from upmarket shops cost more, but street-level shops offer excellent quality for ₹30-100 per item.
What's the best sweet shop for gifting boxes?
For beautifully packaged gift boxes, Sodhani Sweets, Bhagat Mishthan Bhandar (BMB), and LMB are the top choices. Sodhani is popular for rasgulla and jalebi gift boxes. BMB is known for motichoor ladoo boxes. LMB offers the most premium packaging. For mawa-based sweets, Laduram Nanagram Mawa Wale is the specialist.
When is the best time to visit Jaipur sweet shops?
Sweet shops are open year-round, but the monsoon season (July-September) is peak mithai season — that's when ghewar and feeni are freshest. During Diwali (October-November), shops are busiest with elaborate gift boxes. Morning visits (before 10 AM) beat the crowds at popular spots like Rawat and LMB. Most shops open at 6-7 AM and close by 9-11 PM.
What is mawa kachori and where to get the best one?
Mawa kachori is a deep-fried pastry ball stuffed with sweetened mawa (reduced milk solids), dry fruits, and spices, then dipped in sugar syrup. It's Jaipur's most unique street sweet. Rawat Mishtan Bhandar is the most famous place — their version is legendary and the shop is always packed.
Are Jaipur sweet shops vegetarian-friendly?
Yes — virtually all Jaipur sweet shops are 100% vegetarian. Rajasthani food culture is predominantly vegetarian, and mithai shops never use eggs or non-veg ingredients. Most sweets are made from milk, ghee, sugar, flour, and nuts. However, if you're vegan, note that almost all traditional Rajasthani sweets contain dairy.
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