Assam Β· Culinary Guide
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
Dishes locals love β click any dish to explore where else it's popular across India.
Tangy fish curry, a staple of Assamese cuisine, available at Hotel Shiva Palace Restaurant, rupees 300-450.
An alkaline dish made with raw papaya, lentils, and a special ingredient called 'khar', try at local Assamese eateries, rupees 150-250.
Simple mashed potato dish, often flavored with mustard oil, onion, and chili, found in most local restaurants, rupees 80-120.
Traditional Assamese rice cakes, sweet or savory, available at local sweet shops and during festivals, rupees 20-50 per piece.
A rich and flavorful curry, often prepared for special occasions, available at some specialty Assamese restaurants, rupees 400-600.
A sweet rice pudding, similar to kheer, served as a dessert, available at most restaurants, rupees 100-180.
Where to experience the best of Bongaigaon's dining scene.
Offers a variety of cuisines including Indian, Chinese, and Continental. Offers a clean and comfortable dining environment. Good for families.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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