Bihar 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.
Roasted wheat balls with sattu filling, served with mashed vegetables. Find it at street stalls near Shaheed Chowk, rupees 50-80.
Flatbread stuffed with roasted gram flour (sattu) mixture. Available at local eateries and dhabas, rupees 40-60.
Fresh, sweet local varieties like Malda, Jardalu, and Langra. Buy from Katihar Mango Market (April-July), rupees 50-150 per kg.
A traditional Bihari sweet snack made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. Available at local sweet shops, rupees 10-20 per piece.
Flattened rice (poha) cooked with green peas and spices. Popular breakfast item at street stalls, rupees 30-50.
Sweet pancakes deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup. Found at sweet shops, especially during festivals, rupees 20-40 per piece.
Where to experience the best of Katihar's dining scene.
A fine-dining restaurant serving modern Indian cuisine. The presentation is elegant and the flavors are refined. It's a good choice for a special occasion.
A simple eatery serving traditional vegetarian meals. It's a good option for budget travelers. Expect simple but flavorful food.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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