Where to Eat
Must-Try Dishes
A tangy fish curry, a staple of Assamese cuisine. Try it at Hotel KRC Palace, rupees 250-350.
Simple mashed potato seasoned with mustard oil, onion, and chili. Available at most local eateries, rupees 50-80.
An alkaline dish made with raw papaya, pulses, or fish, unique to Assam. Look for it at local Assamese thali restaurants, rupees 150-250.
Traditional Assamese rice cakes, sweet or savory, often eaten for breakfast or snacks. Found at street stalls and local sweet shops, rupees 20-50 per piece.
A rich, flavorful curry often prepared during festivals or special occasions. Available at some specialized Assamese restaurants, rupees 350-500.
Stir-fried bamboo shoots, a popular side dish with a distinct flavor. Ask for it at local dhabas or restaurants, rupees 100-180.
A sweet rice pudding, similar to kheer, often served during festivals. Available at sweet shops, rupees 80-150 per bowl.
Best Restaurants
Hotel KRC Palace Restaurant
Assamese, Indian, Chinese
Hotel Barpeta Lodge Restaurant
Indian, Assamese
Annapurna Restaurant
Indian, Vegetarian
Local Dhaba (unnamed)
Assamese, Indian
Street Food Spots
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