Download the list of Dhabas in India. Smartscrapers provides an accurate directory and the latest data on the number of Dhabas in India As of May 5, 2025, there are 22,978 dhabas operating across India, reflecting a 2.73% increase since 2023. Out of these, 22,858 dhabas (99.48%) are independently owned, while only 120 (0.52%) belong to larger brands. The states with the highest number of dhabas are Uttar Pradesh with 3,454, Maharashtra with 1,983, and Madhya Pradesh with 1,942. On average, dhabas in India have been in business for 5 years and 4 months, indicating a well-established and steadily expanding sector within the country’s food industry.