Chole Bhature Edmonton: Brunch at The Samosa Shop

Ask anyone from Punjab what a proper weekend brunch looks like and the answer comes fast: chole bhature. A golden, balloon-puffed fried bread torn by hand and dragged through a dark, spicy chickpea curry. At The Samosa Shop in Tamarack, that plate costs $9.99 and it's made the way it should be — bhature fried to order, chole simmered slow.

What is chole bhature and why it's a Punjabi classic

Chole bhature is two dishes doing one job. Chole is a North Indian chickpea curry, simmered with onion, tomato, ginger, and a dark, warming spice blend until the chickpeas soak up every bit of it. Bhature is a soft leavened dough, rolled out and dropped into hot oil where it puffs into a golden balloon — crisp outside, pillowy inside. Together they're one of the most loved plates in Punjabi street food culture, sold from carts and dhabas across Delhi and Amritsar every morning.

It's traditionally a breakfast and brunch dish. Heavy enough to carry you through the day, satisfying in a way lighter foods never quite manage. You tear the bhatura by hand, scoop up the chole, add a bite of raw onion or a squeeze of lemon, and repeat until the plate is clean. There's no cutlery technique to learn. Street food keeps things honest like that, and at The Samosa Shop in the Tamarack neighborhood, that honesty is the whole point.

What makes a great chole bhature

The bhatura is the test. A bad one comes out flat, greasy, or chewy — bread that clearly sat around before it hit your table. A great bhatura is fried the moment you order it, so it arrives puffed, blistered, and light. It should deflate softly when you tear it, releasing steam, with no pool of oil left behind. That only happens when the dough is rested properly and the oil is at the right temperature. There are no shortcuts hiding in a dish this simple.

The chole matters just as much. Good chole isn't a thin chickpea soup. It's thick, deeply spiced, and dark from slow cooking — tangy from tomato, warm from garam masala, with chickpeas soft enough to crush against the roof of your mouth but never mushy. When the two halves are done right, the plate needs nothing else. When either half is rushed, you can tell in one bite. That's why so few restaurants in Edmonton serve a version worth ordering twice.

Chole Bhature at The Samosa Shop

The Samosa Shop built its reputation on street food fundamentals: fresh frying, real spice work, and prices that make sense. The same women-owned kitchen that fries the $1.25 Veg Samosa and builds the Samosa Chole Chaat treats Chole Bhature with the same care. At $9.99, you get North Indian-style chickpea curry served with puffed bread, fried fresh when you order — not pulled from a warmer.

The chole here does double duty across the menu — it's the same flavorful chickpea curry that anchors the Samosa Chole Chaat — which means it's made in quantity, daily, and never sits long. The spice level lands at a comfortable medium: enough heat to feel alive, not enough to fight the bread. If you grew up eating chole bhature, this plate will read as familiar. If it's your first time, it's the kind of introduction that explains why the dish has a cult following.

For a weekend brunch in southeast Edmonton, it's hard to do better. The restaurant opens at 10:00 AM every day, which lines up exactly with when chole bhature cravings hit. Dine in at Maple Road NW, or order it to Tamarack, Mill Woods, Meadows, and the surrounding neighborhoods.

What to pair with it from the menu

Chole bhature is a complete meal on its own, but The Samosa Shop's menu makes it easy to build a bigger spread. Start with a Veg Samosa at $1.25 — the kitchen's baseline and still its best-known item. If you're sharing, the Gol Gappe (Dahi Poori) at $8.99 adds crispy shells, tangy tamarind water, and a completely different texture to the table.

Feeding a mixed table? The Butter Chicken brings tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce for anyone who wants a main beyond street food, and the Dal Makhni with Rice Combo covers the slow-cooked lentil craving. For a gluten-free option, Dahi Bhalla (GF) at $7.99 delivers fried dough balls soaked in yogurt and spices without any wheat pastry.

The pattern across the menu is consistent: affordable plates, fresh preparation, and spice blends that taste like someone cared. Chole Bhature fits right in the middle of it.

Where to find us in Tamarack, Edmonton

The Samosa Shop is located at 2371 Maple Road NW in the Tamarack neighborhood of Edmonton, AB. We're open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. You can call 780-705-1111 to place an order or ask questions.

From our Tamarack location, we deliver Chole Bhature to Mill Woods, Meadows, Jackson Heights, Larkspur, Laurel, and surrounding Edmonton neighborhoods. Dine-in, pickup, and delivery are all available, and parking is validated if you're eating in. Get in touch with any questions about our street food, spice levels, or dietary options. Our family-owned team is here to help make your meal perfect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is chole bhature?

Chole bhature is a classic Punjabi dish that pairs chole, a spicy North Indian chickpea curry, with bhature, a soft fried bread that puffs up like a golden balloon. At The Samosa Shop in Edmonton, the chole is simmered with onion, tomato, and warming spices and served with fluffy bhature fried fresh to order.

How much is Chole Bhature at The Samosa Shop?

Chole Bhature at The Samosa Shop in Tamarack, Edmonton is $9.99. The plate comes with spiced chickpea curry and freshly fried puffed bread, making it a complete meal on its own.

Where can I order chole bhature in Edmonton?

You can order Chole Bhature from The Samosa Shop located at 2371 Maple Road NW in the Tamarack neighborhood. We offer dine-in, pickup, and delivery to Tamarack, Mill Woods, Meadows, Jackson Heights, Laurel, and Larkspur. Call 780-705-1111 or order online at thesamosashop.online.

Is chole bhature vegetarian?

Yes, Chole Bhature at The Samosa Shop is vegetarian. Both the chickpea curry and the fried bread are meat-free. We also offer other vegetarian options including Veg Samosa, Samosa Chole Chaat, Dahi Bhalla (GF), and Gol Gappe/Dahi Poori.