Modak may be synonymous with Ganeshotsav, but this beloved festive sweet has come a long way from the traditional ukadiche version steamed in Maharashtrian kitchens. This year, Delhi NCR’s mithai and dessert brands are going all out — reimagining the humble modak with everything from Thandai and Biscoff to Kunafa and Apple Pie, while the city’s old-school sweet shops continue to hold it down with the classics. Whether you’re a purist or you want your modak to taste like nothing you’ve had before, here’s your complete Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 shopping list.

Ganpati arrives on September 14 this year, with the celebrations wrapping up on Anant Chaturdashi, September 25. So if you’re planning to order in rather than steam your own, here’s exactly where to look.

Maharashtra Sadan Canteen

• If it’s the real, unfussy ukadiche modak you’re after — soft, steamed, and filled with jaggery and coconut the way it’s meant to be — Maharashtra Sadan Canteen near India Gate is where Delhi’s Maharashtrian community has been heading for years. No frills, just the classic done right.
• Location: Near India Gate Price: Budget-friendly

ARQ Mithai

• This Ganesh Chaturthi, ARQ Mithai turns the modak into a full-blown gifting experience with a menu built entirely around indulgence — think Chocolate & Espresso, Coconut & Paan, Tutti Frutti, Saffron & Fig, Pistachio Nabob and Hazelnut Modak, each handcrafted with organic ingredients and finished with the kind of packaging you’d expect from a luxury dessert label. The boxes come ribbon-wrapped with a carry bag, scaling all the way up from a petite four-piece to a 25-piece trunk for serious gifting.
• Location: Delhi NCR, delivered Price: ₹600 (4-pc) to ₹3,100 (25-pc) Instagram: @arqmiitha

Nihira Mithai

• Nihira Mithai has arguably the most ambitious modak menu in the city this year, with 15 flavours spanning Rasmalai, Haldi Doodh, Rose & Gulkand, Masala Chai, Chocolate Hazelnut, Mango, Pina Colada and Pistachio Tulsi Coconut, among others. Beyond the everyday boxes, they’ve also rolled out two showstopper gifting platters — the rose-quartz Siddhi Platter and the mirror-finish gold Ekdant Platter — plus a 1kg Maharaja Modak for anyone who wants to go big.
• Location: Delhi NCR, delivered Price: ₹550 (box of 4) to ₹4,000+ (hamper) Instagram: @nihiraandco

Nadoo

• This Ganesh Chaturthi, Nadoo is introducing a special Modak Platter across its GK and Gurgaon outlets, mixing tradition with a bit of experimentation — Jaggery & Coconut and Sesame sit alongside a Pistachio version, a Middle Eastern-inspired Kunafa Modak, and even a Savoury Modak for anyone done with sugar overload. It’s only around for a few days, so don’t sleep on it.
• Location: Greater Kailash & Gurgaon Price: ₹695 onwards | Available September 12–14 Instagram: @nadooindia

Mithai by Roseate

• As Ganesh Chaturthi rolls around, Mithai by Roseate is presenting handcrafted modaks that lean fully into fusion — Thandai & Pistachio, Nutella & Hazelnut, Baklava, Paan and Biscoff, bringing together familiar Indian flavours with globally popular dessert profiles. It’s a small, limited run, and easily the most experimental modak box in the city right now.
• Location: Roasted by Roseate, Roseate House, New Delhi Price: ₹600 (4-pc) to ₹2,200 (16-pc) | Available September 10–14 Instagram: @roseatehouse

Brownsalt Bakery

• This Ganesh Chaturthi, Brownsalt Bakery is celebrating the joy of welcoming Bappa with modaks and festive hampers made for sharing and gifting. The Gourmet Modak Box and the Chocolate and Almond Modak Box are the standalone picks, while their hampers work well if you want to send across something more substantial than just sweets.
• Location: Online, delivered across Delhi NCR Price: ₹630–₹660 (modak boxes) | Hampers from ₹560 Instagram: @brownsaltbakery

Bombay Sweet Shop

• Bombay Sweet Shop gives the festive favourite a playful twist with its Britannia Bourbon Chocolate Modak, created in collaboration with the nostalgic flavours of the classic Britannia Bourbon biscuit, alongside a Ukadiche Modak, Maha Modak, and a Modak & Laddu Medley for anyone who wants a bit of everything in one box. It delivers pan-India, Delhi NCR included.
• Location: Online, pan-India delivery Price: ₹450 onwards Instagram: @bombaysweetshop

KHOYA Mithai

• KHOYA Mithai keeps things polished with a specially curated Ganesh Chaturthi collection of handmade, fresh modaks in Rose, Kesar, Til and Chocolate Chip, available in boxes of 10, 16 or 36. Order before 3 PM and it’ll reach you the same day, anywhere in Delhi NCR.
• Location: Delhi NCR, delivered Price: ₹499 onwards Instagram: @khoya.mithai

Nathu’s Sweets

• A dependable, no-surprises pick if you just want good modak without hunting around — Nathu’s does a Modak Khoya Kesar, a Motichoor Modak, and a Dry Fruit Modak that hit the spot every year.
• Location: Jasola Price: ₹300–₹600 per box

Akhand Sweets

• Akhand Sweets keeps it classic with Khoya, Motichoor, Kesar, Pista and Choco Modak, plus a Red Velvet Motichoor Modak for anyone who wants a small twist without straying too far from tradition.
• Location: Gurugram & Punjabi Bagh Price: ₹490 for a 4-piece box Instagram: @akhand.official

ModakWala by Home Chefs

• If you want something that tastes homemade without the effort, ModakWala by Home Chefs delivers fresh ukadiche and chocolate modak straight from home kitchens across Greater Kailash, CR Park and Dwarka.
• Location: GK, CR Park & Dwarka Price: ₹400–₹700 per box Instagram: Not confirmed — couldn’t verify an official handle for this home-chef collective