Where to Eat
Must-Try Dishes
A complete meal with rice, dal, vegetables, fish/meat curry, and local side dishes. Available at most local dhabas, rupees 150-250.
An alkaline dish, often made with raw papaya or fish, unique to Assamese cuisine. Try at Hotel Royal Palace, rupees 100-180.
Tangy fish curry, a staple in Assamese households. Look for it at local eateries near the market, rupees 120-200.
Traditional Assamese rice cakes, sweet or savory, often eaten during festivals. Found at street stalls in Hojai Market, rupees 20-50 per piece.
A rich and flavorful curry, often prepared for special occasions. Available at larger restaurants like Hotel Royal Palace, rupees 250-400.
Mashed potato dish, simple yet flavorful, often served as a side. Common in all local dhabas, rupees 50-80.
Best Restaurants
Hotel Royal Palace Restaurant
Assamese, Indian, Chinese
Annapurna Restaurant
Assamese, Indian
The Food Court
Indian, Fast Food
Shree Ganesh Bhojanalaya
Vegetarian Indian
Street Food Spots
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