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Shree Jalaram Sweets Review

271 A, Lincoln Hwy, Iselin, NJ 08830
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Reviewer's Summary: Good Gujarati Thali, Disappointing Chole Puri, Unhygienic Practices


I am no stranger to Jalaram Sweets and Snacks on Lincoln Hwy in Iselin New Jersey.

I have been there on a couple of occasions to pick up some Banana chips as a side for my evening cocktail.

The other day as I was parking my car in the free public parking on Oak Tree Road church compound, I noticed the board about availability of Sugar Cane juice at Jalaram Sweets and Snacks.

The board reminded me of how I used to enjoy Sugar Cane juice back home in India during summer.

I decided to have some Sugar Cane juice to beat the heat and went over to Jalaram Sweets.

Ambience

Jalaram Sweets and Snacks is a small self-service styled restaurant with cash counter and kitchen at the far end and tables upfront.

The restaurant was empty when I walked in around 1PM. One diner came as I was leaving the place.

The menu is pasted on the wall above the sweets/snacks/cash counter.

The dumpster is right near the main door and dining room floor was just ok.

The dining hall was unbearably hot and seemed as if the air conditioning was not working.

I quickly checked the menu on the wall and placed my order of Pure Gujarati Thali ($6.99) and Chole Puri ($3.99).

After placing my food order, I moved toward the Sugar Cane juicer counter to order a glass of juice.

I retreated in horror with just one look at the Sugar Cane juice maker and the surrounding area.

The whole area was messy and dirty with a pile of juice extracted sugar cane.

jalaram sweets dirty sugar cane juice area
Dirty Sugar Juice Counter

No, I did not order Sugar Cane juice and instead decided to pick up some sweets - Jangiri and Son Papdi and some snacks after my food.

After about 20 minutes, my food was ready and the medium height, spectacles wearing Gujarati waiter handed me my Pure Gujarati Thali first followed by Chole Puri.

Decent Gujarati Thali

Jalaram's Gujarati Thali included Tindora Potato Curry, Alu Gobi Curry, Dal, Pappad, Plain Rice, Cucumber Raita and Puri instead of Roti. (more about this later)

Here is my take on the Gujarati Thali:

gujarati thali
Pure Gujarati Thali
chole puri
Disappointing Chole Puri

Disappointing Chole Puri

Chole Puri came with a small serving of Channa Masala curry and four dark brown color, oil dripping, emaciated looking Puris.

Chenna Masala was medium thick and just OK in taste.

Overall, I did not enjoy the Chole Puri much.

Poor Hygiene Practices

While I was disappointed with my Chole Puri order, what infuriated me most at Jalaram Sweets and Snacks was the poor hygiene practices and callous attitude to paying customers.

Jalaram Sweets Rating

All in all, I am not likely to return to Jalaram Sweets and Snacks due to the unhygienic dining room practices.

Sure the Gujarati Thali was good except for the emaciated puri. But the disgusting unhgienic practices put me off. - © OakTreeRoad.us

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