Where to Stay & Eat in Sylhet Travel Guide: Things to Do, How to Reach, Best Time to Visit

Tangy fish curry, a staple of Assamese cuisine, try at Hotel City Centre, rupees 300-500

Traditional rice cakes, sweet or savory, found at street stalls in Central Market, rupees 50-100

Mashed potato dish with mustard oil and herbs, served with thalis at local eateries, rupees 80-150

Strong, aromatic tea from local gardens, available everywhere, rupees 20-50

Alkaline dish, often with raw papaya or lentils, unique Assamese flavor, try at Grand Sylhet Hotel, rupees 250-400

Flattened rice with yogurt and jaggery, a breakfast item, available at local sweet shops, rupees 70-120