8 Food Markets In India That Are A Must-Visit For Foodies

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1. Ratri Bazaar, Baroda

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2. Manek Chowk, Ahmedabad

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3. Mohammad Ali Road, Mumbai

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4. Police Bazaar, Shillong

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5. Tiretti Bazaar, Kolkata

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6. Ghanta Ghar Bazaar, Jodhpur

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7. Chowk Market, Lucknow

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8. Sarafa Bazaar, Indore

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Which of these food markets have you visited?

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