Gate-side Indian sweets and snacks in AMD Terminal T2
Bikanervala sits in Terminal T2 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, so this is the straightforward option if you want Indian vegetarian food without leaving the international side. It trades in classic North Indian snacks, chaat, sweets, and simple mains, all familiar to anyone who has seen a Bikanervala in an Indian city mall.
Being in T2 means this works well for international departures out of Ahmedabad that already have you airside 3 hours early. You can grab something more substantial than a packet of chips and a soda, and still stay close to your gate instead of heading back toward the public concourse or T1’s domestic-only choices.
Menu boards at Bikanervala typically lean on things like samosas, chole bhature, pav bhaji, dosa, and thalis, plus a long counter of sweets such as kaju katli and assorted barfi sold by weight. Expect airport pricing that’s higher than a city outlet, with snacks often in the ₹150–₹300 band and combo plates or thalis running higher; it still beats paying international airline snack-cart prices for something small and bland.
Service style is usually order-and-pay at the counter, then wait for your number to be called, which helps if your boarding pass says “gate closes 30 minutes before departure” and you’re watching the clock. You can box up sweets for the flight or as a quick gift; just remember many countries restrict bringing dairy-based or fresh food through arrivals.
Practical tip: check the time on your boarding pass, then place your food order before you sit down to repack cabin bags — in T2 at AMD, lines at any food outlet can jump from 2 people to 12 in under 10 minutes when a wide-body departure is called.