North East · Culinary Guide
Sylhet
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
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North East · 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.
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
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