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Cuisines of Patna

The cuisine of Patna has evolved over the years and has been influenced by the various dynasties that have ruled this historical place. The traditional food is essentially vegetarian as Patna’s cuisine is influenced by the ancient Buddhist culture and Hinduism. While the non-vegetarian dishes are influenced by the Mughals and Afgans. The authentic Bhiari food is strictly vegetarian. However non-veg food is also quite popular, especially dishes made of fish, due to the close proximity of the rivers in the area.

Traditional Foods of Patna

The Khichdi can be considered the staple food of Patna. This is nothing but a broth of rice and lentils, seasoned with spices. This dish is often accompanied by several side dishes like the chutney, papad, pickle or curd.Khichi happens to be the most preferred lunch of a majority of Patnaites. A typical night time meal consists of roti, bhat, dal, tarkari and achar. This is what you get if you order for a Thali meal in most of the restaurants in Patna.

Foods of Patna

This simple and wholesome meal consists of flat Indian bread, the roti which is usually made of wheat flour, a small bowl of rice, a lentil curry (most commonly yellow dal), vegetables (the seasonally available ones) and pickle. The meals are usually cooked using mustard oil, which is known as Sarson ka Teil (Sunflower Oil). Kadhi Bari, Ghugni are another famous traditional cuisines of Patna. Other popular dishes include “litti- chokha” and Chokka which is made of boiled potatoes which are mashed to a smooth consistency and seasoned with green chillies and raw onions that are finely chopped.

Sweet Dishes of Patna

Patna is quite famous for sweet delicacies, and most of them are dry. The popular sweets of Patna are Anarasa, Belgrami, Motichoor ka Ladoo, Kala Jamun, Kesaria Peda, Khaja, Parwal ka Mithai, Pua & Mal Pua, Thekua, Amla ka Murabba and Tilkut. Most of these sweets have originated in the surrounding towns of Patna. These dishes are packed with the flavours of the land and have originated here.

Cuisines of Patna

As with all north Indian cities, Patna is also popular for Paan(Betel laeves).Paan is a essential part of the refreshment in Patna and people prefer it after their meal. It is made of betel nut, tobacco, rose petals, and numerous other ingredients all rolled in a betel leaf. Patna is also famous for the delicious mangoes of Digha. You can locate various sweet shops selling variety of items in and around this famous city of India.

Harilals The Sweet Shoppe
Address: Viudyapati Marg, Baily Koda Road, Patna Gpo, Patna - 800001
Contact No.: +(91)-612-3297037, 3297036

Sweet Home
Address: Shop No.-8, Alankar Palace, Boring Road, Boring Road, Behind Alankar Jwellers, Patna - 800001
Contact No.: +(91)-9504233777
+(91)-612-2532015, 3248507

Cozy Sweets House
Address: New Dakbunglow Road , Patna, Dak Bunglow Road, Patna - 800001
Contact No.: +(91)-612-2225121

Laddoos-The Mithai Shop
Address: N P Centre, New Dak Bunglow Road, Dak Bunglow Road, Patna - 800001
Contact No.: +(91)-612-6523191

Non-Vegetarian Dishes of Patna

The non-vegetarian dishes are mostly influenced by the Mughal cuisine and have their origin from the Mughal period. Being a riverine city, Patna has no dearth of fresh water fishes, hence fish curries and fish fries are quite popular among the non-vegetarian population of the city. Other meat dishes include Chicken and mutton gravies that are relished through out Patna.

Street Food of Patna

Snacks of PatnaStreet food festivals are held in Patna to attract tourist and locals. During these festivals, a wide variety of street food are showcased and these are quite a hit among the tourists. Litti Choka one of the most favored foods of Bihar looks similar to the Dal Batti of Rajasthan , but has an entirely different taste and mode of preparation. Here the Choka is made of potato, tomato and Brinjal with a lavish topping of ghee(Clarified Butter). It is available in almost all the street food shops through out Patna. No visit to Patna is complete without tasting this popular item of Patna.

Restaurants in Patna

Patna has plenty of restaurants catering to all cuisines. North Indian, South Indian, Continental, Chinese. There are no dearth of restaurants offering hygienic and delicious food in Patna. For those who like to try western or continental cuisines, plenty of new restaurants have opened in Patna catering to their needs.Most of them are reasonably priced and offer delicious foods at affordable rates in Patna.

Ghar Angan
Address: Near Anmol Pal Hotel, Patna Gpo, Patna - 800001
Phone: +(91)-612-3249066, +(91)-9308271680

Mainland China Restaurant

Address: Dunda Shahi Complex, Near Hatwa Market, Baker Ganj, Patna,
Patna - 800004
Phone:+(91)-612-2675941, 2675942

Roti Restaurant

Address: Balua Niwas, Opposite A N College, Boring Road, Patliputra,
PATNA - 800013
Phone:+(91)-612-2571222, +(91)-8083980701

17 Degrees Restaurant

Address: P & M Mall, 6th Floor, Near Loyla School, Pataliputra,
Patliputra, Patna - 800013
Phone: + (91)-612-2262341, +(91)-9204851717

Raj Rasoi
Address: Twin Tower, Near Maurya Hotel, South Gandhi Maidan, Patna - 800001
Phone: +(91)-612-6581522, +(91)-9771430754

Patna has lot to offer when it comes to enjoy the meal. Variety of restaurants in Patna serves both North Indian and Chinese and other Multi cuisines. Patna offers Desi lassi and golgappas.One should also try different flavours of ice cream and milkshakes.


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