Food of Patna

Patna is a land of delectable cuisines most of which are predominantly vegetarian. Litti Chokha is the introduction to the staple diet of the town. It is a savoury wheat and sattu ball dipped in ghee. The ball full of spices and a mix of several flavors, is served with cooked and mashed vegetables.

The regular food consist of seasonal vegetables and pulses, cost of which keep varying depending on their availability. Everyday food regulates around roti, daal, bhaat and sabzi.
In addition to this, local people are extremely fond of mutton, fish and fried chicken dishes. The flavors are inspired from Bengali and North Indian cuisines and are a lip-smacking fusion.

In addition to this, Patna has a special fondness for sweet dishes. Naivedyam is a popular dish made from besan and dry fruits. Other famous sweets are Chandrakala/ Gujjia, Khaja, Kesar Peda, Dal Peda, Malpua, Parwal ki mithai etc.

Local fast food snacks include Chana Ghugni, Samosa, Jhaal Mudi, Choora, Thekua etc. Kalakand is another delicious preparation from condensed milk, which is a must try other than Anarsa. Sattu Pani and Lassi are popular beverages.

Here are the top 13 restaurants in Patna:

1. Bellpepper Restaurant

Opposite A.N College, Boring Road, Sri Krishnapuri, Patna, India 
North-Indian
11 AM to 10:30 PM
INR 500 For Two

2. Takshila

Patna, India 
Mughlai, North-Indian
12 Noon to 10:45 PM
INR 1800 For Two

3. Basant Vihar

Maurya Lok Complex, Fraser Road Area, Patna, India 
North-Indian, Snacks
10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
INR 600 For Two

4. Nirula's

Ground Floor, Fazal Imam Commercial Complex, Fraser Road 
Snacks
11AM-11PM
INR 80-140

5. Pind Balluchi

First ever revolving restaurant in Patna, Pind Balluchi takes an hour for an enitre view of the vistas around. Located on the 17th floor, it serves delicious kebabs and desserts.

6. Tandoor Hut

Fraser Road, Old Jakkanpur, Golambar, Patna, Bihar 800001 
Indian
Noon-3PM & 7-11PM
INR 70-130

7. Hotel Rajasthan

Hotel Maurya, South Gandhi Maidan, Lodipur, Patna, India 
North-Indian, Continental, Chinese, South-Indian
11 AM to 3:30 PM, 8 PM to 11 PM
INR 1600 For Two

8. Bollywood Treats

Hotel Maurya, South Gandhi Maidan, Lodipur, Patna, India 
Snacks
11 AM to 10 PM
INR 600 For Two

9. Gokul Restaurant

The Premiere Square Building, East Gandhi Maidan, Golambar, Patna, India 
Desserts
8 AM to 9:30 PM
INR 100

10. Litti Chokha Stall

A small streatside stall became famous when actor Aamir Khan ate liti chokha here. Bihar's signature dish is avaiable at only Rs. 6 per peice.

11. Baba Hotel

Located on Fraser Road, Baba Hotel is a budget-friendly neat and tidy restaurant that does Indian and Chinese cuisine really well along with serving thalis.

12. Anarkali

Dak Bungalow Chauraha, Fraser Road Area, Patna, India 
North-Indian, Chinese, Snacks, Bar
12 Noon to 10:30 PM
INR 800 For Two

13. Mamta Bar and Restaurant

Street, cnr Fraser & Dak Bungalow Rds 
Bar, Lounge
INR 50-120

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