Jasman Panipuri Little India: Trying Unique Indian Street Food Opposite NU Sentral

If you are walking around KL Sentral and head towards the Little India (Brickfields) area, right opposite the NU Sentral office building, you will spot an eye-catching street food stall: Jasman Panipuri.

Preparation & Assembly Setup

When ordering, you can watch the vendor assemble the panipuri right in front of you at the prep counter.

Understanding Components & How to Eat

For first-timers, this snack feels like a totally new culinary experience. I asked the vendor about the ingredients and how to properly eat it:

1. Puri (Crispy Hollow Shell): Deep-fried wheat flour balls that puff up crunchy and hollow.
2. Filling: A mix of soft mashed potatoes, diced onions, and a sprinkle of crunchy Indian noodles (sev).
3. Pani Broth: A fresh, cold green herbal broth (Pudina Pani) handmade by the vendor using fresh mint leaves, coriander, tamarind, and aromatic spices.

Fajar’s Honest Review

Here is my honest take after trying this panipuri:

• Taste Experience: It is a brand new flavor profile for my palate. The crispy crunchy texture paired with onions, soft potato, crunchy noodle bits, combined with tangy, sweet, cold mint herbal water.
• Recommendation:
  • For picky eaters, it might be an acquired taste.
  • But if you are curious to try authentic Indian street food, RM 10 for 10 pieces is decent and well spent.
• Repeat Order?: Maybe no. At the RM 10 price point, personally there are plenty of other food options in KL that are more worth it for my palate. But for a first-time tasting experience, it was great!

Location & Information

• Address: Little India Brickfields Area (Opposite NU Sentral Office Building), 50470 Kuala Lumpur
• Price: RM 10.00 (Serves 10 pcs)
• Opening Hours: 12.00–22.00
• Access: 1–2 minutes walk from NU Sentral exit / KL Sentral Station.