Assam · Culinary Guide
Bhalukmari
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
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Assam · Culinary Guide
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
Dishes locals love — click any dish to explore where else it's popular across India.
Sour fish curry, a staple of Assamese cuisine, often made with local river fish. Get it at any local eatery or resort restaurant, rupees 200-400.
An alkaline dish made with raw papaya, pulses, and a special ingredient called 'khar'. Unique to Assam. Available at local homestays, rupees 150-250.
Mashed potatoes with mustard oil, onion, and chili. A simple, comforting side dish. Found everywhere, rupees 50-100.
Traditional Assamese rice cakes, sweet or savory, often eaten during festivals. Look for them at local tea stalls, rupees 20-50 per piece.
A rich, flavorful curry made with duck meat, popular during special occasions. Available at some resorts or by special request at homestays, rupees 400-600.
Stir-fried bamboo shoots, often spicy and tangy. A common side dish. Found at local dhabas, rupees 150-250.
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