Indian Street Food Near Me in Totteridge
Indian Street Food Near Totteridge: Chaat One Stop Away
Chit Chaat is about 2 miles from Totteridge at 135 High Street, Barnet, and it is one of the closest places to eat proper Indian street food: pani puri, crispy kale chaat, aloo tikki chole chaat, pav bhaji and Amritsari kulcha. Totteridge & Whetstone station is just one stop from High Barnet on the Northern line.
Leafy Totteridge has plenty of quiet lanes and very few places to grab a chaat. Our menu fills that gap with snacks rooted in the street stalls of Amritsar, where chef Shikha Chadha grew up, cooked the way her family made them at home.
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Indian Street Food Near Me in Totteridge: a taste of Chit Chaat
Searching for Indian street food near me in Totteridge? Here is a look at the food and the room waiting for you at 135 High Street, Barnet.
Getting from Totteridge to a table of street snacks
There are two easy ways in from Totteridge. By tube, hop on at Totteridge & Whetstone and ride one stop north to High Barnet, then walk about 10 minutes up to the High Street. By car, it is a short drive of roughly 2 miles from Totteridge Lane or Totteridge Green, with two car parks around the restaurant when you arrive. Either way, the journey is quick enough for a spur-of-the-moment lunch or an unplanned weeknight dinner.
Chaat is at its best shared between two or three people. Try a trio: avocado chaat for something fresh and cooling, crispy kale chaat for crunch, and aloo tikki chole chaat, a potato patty smothered in chickpeas and chutneys. Then share a street classic. Pav bhaji comes with buttered rolls for scooping, and Amritsari kulcha, a crisp stuffed bread from Shikha's hometown, is rich enough to anchor a meal. Garlic pepper fry prawns are another favourite.
For a relaxed weekend, we serve all day: Saturday 12:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 22:00. Monday and Friday run 12:00 to 15:00 and 17:30 to 22:30, Wednesday and Thursday 12:00 to 22:30, with Tuesday closed. Halal meat, a nut- and seed-free kitchen and plenty of vegan dishes mean one table can cover everyone. Prefer to stay in Totteridge? Order on Uber Eats or Deliveroo and check the app for your address.
One Northern line stop
Totteridge & Whetstone to High Barnet is a single stop, followed by a 10-minute walk. No need to drive if you fancy a drink from the cocktail bar with your chaat.
Tastes of Amritsar
Amritsari kulcha comes straight from chef Shikha's home city, so Totteridge diners get street food with a real regional story behind every plate.
Built for small groups
Order three or four chaats to share, then a street classic each. It is a sociable way to eat for Totteridge friends and couples who like to try a bit of everything.
Street classics on the menu
Pani puri, avocado chaat, aloo tikki chole chaat, vada pav, pav bhaji, chole bhature and Amritsari kulcha, plus kathi rolls and crispy kale chaat.
Find us
135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ
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Opening hours
Mon & Fri: 12-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm
Wed & Thu: 12-10:30pm
Sat: 12-11pm · Sun: 12-10pm
Tuesday: closed
Questions from Totteridge
Can I get to Chit Chaat from Totteridge by tube?
Yes. Take the Northern line from Totteridge & Whetstone one stop north to High Barnet, the end of the branch. From there it is about a 10-minute walk to 135 High Street. It is an easy option for an evening out when nobody in the group wants to drive.
What is Amritsari kulcha?
It is a crisp, layered bread stuffed with a spiced filling and cooked until golden, a speciality of Amritsar in Punjab. Our chef-founder Shikha Chadha comes from Amritsar, so it is a dish close to her heart. It is usually eaten with chole and makes a satisfying meal on its own.
Is the street food suitable for a Totteridge family with nut allergies?
Our whole kitchen is nut- and seed-free, so no nuts or seeds go into any dish, which helps families managing those allergies. For other allergens, such as gluten or dairy, tell your server when you order and they will talk you through the street food choices that suit you.
Do you take bookings for weekend lunch?
Yes. Book online through OpenTable on our website or call 07414 109555. Weekend lunch is popular because we serve all day on Saturday and Sunday from noon, so booking ahead is a good idea for larger tables. Walk-ins are welcome whenever there is space.
Hop one stop from Totteridge to High Barnet and book your table for chaat at Chit Chaat.
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