AAA The Extra Mile. July 2021.

As you embark on a road trip across the U.S., your choices to eat are no longer limited to fast food and gas station snacks. With the rise of South Asian truck drivers on American roadways, a demand for Indian cuisine has also surmounted. As a result, Indian fast-food restaurants have popped up along the country’s interstates from Oregon to Alabama!

WHAT IS A DHABA?

A dhaba (dh-aa-baa) is an Indian pit stop that is synonymous to highway restaurants across India and Pakistan. These family-run budget eateries specialize in Punjabi cuisine (region of northern India). They also offer basic travel amenities such as clean restrooms, indoor and outdoor seating, rest area, and a gift shop. Dhabas mainly cater to truckers and road trippers looking for a taste of India on the interstate, though they have recently gained popularity among college students and late-night diners too. Some travelers even plan their road trip centered around a meal at their favorite dhaba.

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