Near NITB departures, this is PNQ’s South Indian fast lane
Just past security in Pune’s NITB departures, Vaango serves quick South Indian vegetarian food, mainly dosas, idlis, vadas, and rice plates. Everything is counter-service, so it works for a 30–40 minute pre-boarding window when you still want a hot meal instead of a grab-and-go sandwich.
You’ll usually see classic options like masala dosa, plain dosa, idli-sambar, curd rice, and combo thalis, with most single dishes hovering in the ₹200–₹350 range and fuller plates landing closer to ₹400–₹500. Portions tend to be enough for one hungry adult, so don’t overorder just because the individual items look cheap by airport standards.
Sambar and chutneys come in standard self-serve portions, and refills are often possible if you ask before the rush builds around peak evening departures between 19:00 and 23:00. If you care about freshness, order a dosa or vada made-to-order instead of idli that might have been holding for 15–20 minutes during busy waves.
Most people pair a dosa or idli set with a 200–300 ml soft drink, bottled water, or a cup of filter coffee, which usually adds another ₹50–₹120 to the bill. Alcohol isn’t the focus here, so if you want a beer or stronger drink before your IndiGo or Air India flight out of PNQ, plan on a different bar or lounge in NITB.
Seating is basic food-court style with tightly packed tables that fill fast around common departure banks to metro cities like DEL and BOM. If you’re solo, you’ll often find a single seat faster at the high tables near the aisle than waiting for a full four-top to clear.
Tip: If your boarding pass shows a bus gate, start walking from Vaango 25–30 minutes before departure; PNQ’s NITB queues for the buses can stack up unexpectedly.