Poona Guest House, Laxmi Road
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/pune·8 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Poona Guest House on Laxmi Road is a long-standing spot for authentic, homely Puneri food, with people praising its thali, misal, thalipeeth, varan bhaat and puran poli. One commenter who has visited twice calls it legit original with no fuss, and another still finds the food very good after all these years. There is also an outlet at Zapurza Museum for a bite while visiting.
Address
Poona Guest House, Ganpati Chowk, 100, Laxmi Rd, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Thali, Misal, Puran poli
- Best for
- Vegetarian
The evidence
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Lists it among famous thali places, though not exactly underrated.
Calls it legit OG with pure authentic Puneri food; visited twice this season.
Notes an outlet there is good for a bite while visiting the museum.
Complains staff were rude and slow despite advertising an unlimited thali.
Recommends it for its thalipeeth, varan bhaat and puran poli.
A favorite for simply homely food.
Suggests Poona Guest House for misal.
Still finds the food very yum after all these years.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.