tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post5366559492516450655..comments2024-02-21T14:35:34.003+05:30Comments on randomthoughts: CHOTIWALA RESTAURANT AT RISHIKESHJ P Joshihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08806649492059145583noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-5751745125167822302017-06-06T08:06:31.672+05:302017-06-06T08:06:31.672+05:30Thank you Harry for your comment. Like I had menti...Thank you Harry for your comment. Like I had mentioned in my blog, the post is as per the what was told to me by Shailesh. I did not meet Mr Dinesh Agarwal. Let's see when I happen to visit Chotiwala once again to clarify on this aspect. Thank you for your comment.J P Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806649492059145583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-75860341348201889172011-07-04T00:50:10.582+05:302011-07-04T00:50:10.582+05:30Hi, J P Joshi, I want to correct your assumptions ...Hi, J P Joshi, I want to correct your assumptions and experience about your visit to Chotiwala Restaurant. I want to clarify your's and other's opinions. I have asked so many people in Rishikesh about the History of Chotiwala. I have come to know from almost more than 100 people in Rishikesh about the truth of Chotiwala's success as a Brand and synonymous to Rishikesh. Chotiwala was started in late 50's i.e. 1950 by Lt. Shri Kishan Swaroop Agarwal ji with his younger brother, the father of Shailesh. But his father was more involved into arts and drama, but Lt. Shri Kishan Swaroop Agarwal ji was more passionate and dedicated towards the business and spent all his life in the restaurant. His only son and eldest of the family, Mr. Dinesh Agarwal was only responsible for taking and making this brand from just a small one to a global brand all across world. Just due to his passion and hardwork for more than 35 years into business has taken this name so popular that if you think of food, it is Chotiwala. <br />Just due to Mr. Dinesh's passion and hardwork I have come to know from locals that he with his 2 sons have started a Snack Manufacturing Unit somewhere in Rishikesh so that now they can reach to people with their continued passion for food and taste, which they have been serving for the last 5 decades.<br /><br />The success behind the Chotiwala as a brand is due to the eldest son of the family, Mr. Dinesh Agarwal, so all credit goes to him, as Shailesh was a notorious kid of the family and very younger to Dinesh.<br /><br />So, you all must visit Chotiwala Restaurant in Swargashram, which belongs to Dinesh Agarwal.Harrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-16146473126646673662010-06-17T20:20:02.663+05:302010-06-17T20:20:02.663+05:30Anon: Yes, they still do! Thank you for your comme...Anon: Yes, they still do! Thank you for your comment.J P Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806649492059145583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-80496458067020460142010-06-17T07:09:21.552+05:302010-06-17T07:09:21.552+05:30I love the chotiwala, i knew nothing of the histor...I love the chotiwala, i knew nothing of the history and merely stumbled across it by chance.<br />i had always wondered the reason behind things. <br />I hop they still have Gobi parantha on their menu.<br />-christian newtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-38785157707960439432010-05-12T14:25:49.253+05:302010-05-12T14:25:49.253+05:30Indyeah: Puri halwa.......
Chotiwala and Rishikes...Indyeah: Puri halwa.......<br /><br />Chotiwala and Rishikesh have become synonymous...Chotiwala has been in business for over five decades.. a long time. Although the cousins have split the business, most people in Rishikesh feel that Shailesh's restaurant is the more authentic 'original' Chotiwala. Shailesh's passion about his business could not be a put-on, I believe. Worth a try at least once. The kitchen was clean, the general restaurant was functional, and the food was 'value for money'. We did not go to the airconditioned part as that opens only at 11 am and so can't comment on that.J P Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806649492059145583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-38038677006362773902010-05-12T11:08:20.156+05:302010-05-12T11:08:20.156+05:30Puri halwa brings back many childhood memories.:)
...Puri halwa brings back many childhood memories.:)<br /><br /><br />Have never been to this restaurant though have heard so much about it that want to go there just to take a look at what the fuss is all about.<br />your post makes me even more curious sir.:)Indyeahhttp://indyeahforever.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-11934794644815880232010-04-30T23:31:16.320+05:302010-04-30T23:31:16.320+05:30Balvinder: Yes. Once a fauji, always a fauji.Balvinder: Yes. Once a fauji, always a fauji.J P Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806649492059145583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-77818723591958159172010-04-30T23:29:33.162+05:302010-04-30T23:29:33.162+05:30Reflections: Puri halwa is combination that is eat...Reflections: Puri halwa is combination that is eaten together and is very commonly eaten in the North on certain days. Sometimes dry fried black chana also forms part of the dish and I love this combination because it gives one a simultaneous salty and sweet taste. <br /><br />I suppose that is what may have led to Krackjack biscuits. Do you remember the Krackjack ad - 50 - 50?J P Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806649492059145583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-45874607895569363772010-04-30T12:50:01.063+05:302010-04-30T12:50:01.063+05:30JP, that's called "eye for detail" r...JP, that's called "eye for detail" required during surveillance and counter surveillance operations.Balvinder Ballihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040171846198252874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-42919940723040344402010-04-29T13:34:37.820+05:302010-04-29T13:34:37.820+05:30That was lovely...thoroughly enjoyed reading it:-)...That was lovely...thoroughly enjoyed reading it:-)!!!<br /><br />p.s: Never hrd of the puri halwa combination...so puri is the main dish but is halwa the side dish or the dessert????Reflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306120391459083770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-9711038356265094322010-04-27T21:15:57.749+05:302010-04-27T21:15:57.749+05:30Balvinder: Good one sir. Undoubtedly you are a fau...Balvinder: Good one sir. Undoubtedly you are a fauji.. nice observation... the lady in red is my better half and my shadow can be seen with the camera in hand.J P Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806649492059145583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-81812363421858382382010-04-27T16:14:40.440+05:302010-04-27T16:14:40.440+05:30On a relook at the picture of Ram Jhoola one could...On a relook at the picture of Ram Jhoola one could even observe the photographer and the lady accomapnying him in form of shadows falling on the bridge. That must be you and Poonam.Balvinder Ballihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040171846198252874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-42971996651649522562010-04-26T23:01:14.659+05:302010-04-26T23:01:14.659+05:30HDWK: Thank you.
Balvinder: Chotiwala is a brand ...HDWK: Thank you.<br /><br />Balvinder: Chotiwala is a brand name in Rishikesh, and it is so because of the passion of its original owner. Even now the two cousins stick with the chotiwala Maharaj (they have statue and live models too dressed as Maharaj). However, they are in the process of adapting to the changing palates of the modern tourists/ pilgrims.J P Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806649492059145583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-66559841629320411442010-04-26T13:06:41.874+05:302010-04-26T13:06:41.874+05:30JP, at certain eating joints you not only get the ...JP, at certain eating joints you not only get the treat for your palate but also for the soul. This seems to be one such place. Thanks for sharing. And that picture of Ram Jhoola is fantastic. Doing a good job of your lataest hobby i must say and keep it up.Balvinder Ballihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040171846198252874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276301849041707629.post-77170297259215502382010-04-26T02:41:55.717+05:302010-04-26T02:41:55.717+05:30sir.. kya sahi post hai!sir.. kya sahi post hai!How do we knowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763488475931737293noreply@blogger.com