16/06/2021
PLACES IN INDIA THAT ARE PERFECT FOR FOOD LOVERS
DELHI is famous for many things, but its food scene is high up on the list. Often referred to as the βfood capital of Indiaβ, Delhi is home to Indiaβs best and eclectic street food, so you might as well dig in. In every nook and corner of the capital city, youβll find a selection of street food.
KOLKATA fondly known as the City of Joy is culturally and gastronomically rich. The city offers a plethora of fish-based staples, although the one that stands head and shoulders above the rest are sweetmeats, Rasgulla and Sandesh. Also, its delectable street food, such as spicy jhal muri and puchkas, are famed across the country.
HYDERABAD The City of Nizams is internationally-famed for its biryani, which is found everywhere from roadside dhabas to luxury restaurants. This quintessential dish shows the strong influence of Mughlai, Andhra and Turkish cuisine. For relishing the best biryani, be sure to stop by the Bawarchi for mutton biryani, Shadab for chicken and mutton biryani, Cafe Bahar for biryani and haleem and Sarvi for chicken drumstick biryani. Other local delicacies to try include keema samosas, lukhmi and sheer khurma.
AMRITSAR is world-famous for its Golden Temple, Wagah Border and Jallianwala Bagh, one more thing that puts it on travellersβ lists is its lip-smacking food. This humble and beautiful Golden City has some of the best cuisine, such as amritsari kulcha, amritsari chicken, amritsari fish and paneer bhurji. However, an honorary mention goes to the langar at the Golden Temple. Also, a trip to the Golden City is incomplete without trying lassi which is perhaps the cityβs most emblematic drink.
CHENNAI Among all the other Indian cities for food lovers, here one will find the most authentic South Indian food in the City of Chennai. Coiled and crunchy murukkus, mohinga, and kothu parotta are widely available lip-smacking specialties in this Indian city. Chennai has a lot of spots where the food is as traditional as it can get. Mint Street and Snowcarpet areas serve amazing local Taminial meals like set idli and dosa. No one can deny the fact that idli and dosas are always some of the most loved and famous food in India. You can visit Marina Beach in the evening to enjoy an array of seafood like fried fishes and roasted prawns.
BANARAS The flavoursome Chaats of Banaras is probably the best Chaats from any other Indian cities for foodies. So its got to be on your list of best Indian cities for foodies. But apart from that, you will also find ghee-dripping baati or the sweet, creamy, melt-in-mouth goodness of the malaiyo.