News & City09 Sept 20261 min read

From Kaladi Kulcha to Matka Kulfi: 5 Late-Night Food Hubs in Old Jammu

Where to head with your college squad when midnight cravings hit across Jammu's historic markets.

JammuBeat Team

From Kaladi Kulcha to Matka Kulfi: 5 Late-Night Food Hubs in Old JammuImage Source: JammuBeat / Local Eats

When exams roll around or late-night study sessions turn into group hangouts, finding reliable food spots in Jammu after 10 PM can feel like a hunt. Thankfully, old city markets and vibrant food pockets keep their griddles hot and brass matkas chilled well into the night.

1. Pacca Danga Corner — Kaladi Kulcha Masters

Famous for its slow-fried, crispy Kaladi served inside fluffy buttered kulchas with spicy green garlic chutney. Average cost: ₹60 to ₹90 per plate.

2. Parade Ground Road — Hot Badam Milk & Jalebi

Operating until nearly 11:30 PM, these traditional halwais serve thick, saffron-infused piping hot almond milk in clay kulhads paired with fresh, crunchy jalebis.

3. Gandhi Nagar Gole Market — Momos & Kathi Rolls

The youth hub of southern Jammu features roadside stalls serving steamed paneer and chicken momos, spicy roll wraps, and cold coffee slushies till midnight.

4. Residency Road — Special Matka Kulfi

Cool off after dinner with creamy rabri kulfi served straight from clay pots topped with falooda and pistachio syrup near the old city entrance.

5. Apsara Road — Street Side Pav Bhaji & Chaat

Packed with students late into the evening, offering buttery Mumbai-style pav bhaji and crispy aloo tikki chaat starting at just ₹50.

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