There is a rooftop in Ahmedabad’s old city where, every evening, the air fills with the aroma of slow-cooked dal, freshly made rotis, and the sweet warmth of Gujarati home cooking. The view stretches over centuries-old rooftops. The tables are full. And every plate that arrives tells a story about Gujarat that no guidebook could.
Agashiye (the word means “rooftop” in Gujarati) is the flagship restaurant at House of MG, Ahmedabad’s celebrated heritage boutique hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage City. It has been operating for decades, and in that time it has earned a reputation as one of the best Gujarati thali restaurants in India
But Agashiye is not simply a restaurant that serves Gujarati food. It is a daily, living demonstration of what traditional Gujarati cuisine actually looks like when it is prepared with the right ingredients, the right technique, and a genuine commitment to tradition.
The kitchen at Agashiye operates on a philosophy that is almost radical in the age of frozen ingredients: everything is made fresh, every day, using seasonal and locally sourced produce. The recipes are rooted in traditional Gujarati home cooking — not the restaurant version, but the actual way food has been cooked in households for generations.
Agashiye’s rooftop setting is as much a part of the experience as the food itself. The restaurant sits atop House of MG, offering views over the historic old city of Ahmedabad — a landscape of ancient havelis, narrow pols, and centuries of urban history.
Dining here at sunset, as the old city lights up and the call to prayer drifts across the rooftops, is one of those genuinely memorable travel experiences.
Location: House of MG, Lal Darwaja, Ahmedabad
Type: Rooftop restaurant, Gujarati thali (unlimited)
Best Time to Visit: October to March (cool evenings)
Reservations: Strongly recommended
If you can’t get a table at Agashiye, or if you are visiting Ahmedabad’s pol area, House of MG also runs:
Agashiye Nanu @ Pol Kholi: A smaller, neighbourhood version of the original concept.
Green House: A cafe-style dining option within the property.
Yes, it operates for both. Dinner on the rooftop is the most popular experience.
Yes. Gujarati cuisine is traditionally vegetarian, and the thali is entirely plant-based.
No. The restaurant is open to walk-in and reservation guests. However, staying at House of MG gives you the complete experience — heritage accommodation, rooftop dining, and curated local experiences all under one roof.
Pricing varies by season and meal (Lunch vs. Dinner). For the most accurate and up-to-date rates, we recommend checking the current menu at houseofmg.com or contacting our reservation desk directly.
A Gujarati thali is one of India’s most complex and rewarding meal formats. Unlike ordering from a menu, the thali brings everything to your table at once — and keeps refilling until you are satisfied.
Gujarat has a rich, sophisticated, and deeply misunderstood food culture. It is almost entirely vegetarian — not by default, but by tradition and philosophy. Agashiye is one of the very few restaurants in the country that presents this cuisine at its full depth and quality.
Gujarat has a rich, sophisticated, and deeply misunderstood food culture. It is almost entirely vegetarian — not by default, but by tradition and philosophy. Agashiye is one of the very few restaurants in the country that presents this cuisine at its full depth and quality.