20 Indian Cities Famous For Foods

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India is an exceptionally large and diverse country. It is hard to find another example of so many different cultures mixing into one. One of the benefits of this multi-cultural aspect of our country can be seen in Indian food. There are many cities famous for foods that are very region specific. These Indian cities are symbolic of a certain culinary experience that is unique to the region.

There are many Indian cities that can boast of foods that can only be found there. North Indian cities are famous for foods like chaats, chole bhature, dals and parathas. South Indian cities are famous for foods like dosas, idli, sambar etc. Each of these cities are famous for a very particular style of cooking. For example, Punjab and Rajasthan are neighbouring states but their dishes are totally different.

Boldsky has made a profile of 20 Indian cities that are famous for foods that are very unique. This includes cities from across India, both big and small. Some of these dishes are streets foods and others are gourmet delicacies. In the end, it is all about your taste buds. If you are foodie, this is the perfect way to plan your 'food vacation' across the Indian subcontinent.

Check out these 20 Indian cities that are famous for their foods.

Mumbai: Vada Pav n Irani Chai

The biggest metropolis in India relies on vada pav which is basically a spicy potato cutlet put inside a bun or pav. The sweet Irani chai is a nostalgic remnant of the numerous Irani (Persian) cafes in the city.

Delhi: Tandoori Chicken, Chole Bature n Chaats

The capital is a food lovers paradise. But what Delhites outside the city miss the most are the street chaats and the stalls of aromatic chole bhature. Delhi is one of the best places in India to have tandoori chicken which is special spicy variety of grilled chicken.

Kolkata: Rasgulla n Various Other Sweets

Kolkata is a city of music and sweets. The legendary rasgulla was invented in this city and it is Mecca for sweet lovers. You should not miss the rolls, chowmeins and other street foods in this city.

Chennai: Idli Dosa

Chennai is the centre of the South-Indian culture. You should obviously not miss out the generic idli, vada and crisp dosas over here.

Bangalore: Bisi Bele Bhat n Kheema Kofta Curry

Bangalore's weather makes to a haven. And in the cool climate, you can definitely have some hot bisi bele bhat. The Gowda community in Bangalore has their own speciality of spicy mutton kheema kofta curry.

Kochi: Kerala Paratha n Meen Fry

Kerala's cuisine is as unique as its landscape. The soft Kerala parathas in Kochi are best enjoyed with some delicious chicken curry. And as for the meen (fish) fry, you will not find it anywhere else in the world.

Lucknow: Galouti Kebab

The Lucknowi nawabs were known for their decadence when it came to food. They wanted a kebab that can be eaten with toothless gums. So we have the legendary galouti kebabs in Lucknow.

Hyderabad: Biryani

Hyderabad is the city that was ruled by the Nizam and that made it a melting pot of Mughlai and Andhra cuisine. Hyderabadi dum biryani is a dish that is almost synonymous with this city.

Banaras: Paan n Rabri

You must have heard of the phrase 'Banarasi paan'. The holy city of Banaras is famous for its Magai Paan and its delectable rabris served by the banks of the river Ganges.

Srinagar: Gustaba

The paradise on Earth has more than nature to offer you. If you want to enjoy the distinct taste of Kashmiri cuisine, then try the meatball curry called gustaba with sweet Kashmiri pulao.

Mysore: Mysore Pak n Masala Dosa

Mysore is a city that is famous as Tipu Sultan's home. The city has given us the criminally delicious Mysore Pak sweet is also the speciality called Mysore masala dosa.

Jaipur: Dal Bati Churma

The royal state of Rajasthan has many historical anecdotes to offer. But as far as food is concerned, you must try the spicy delicacy called dal bati churma with oodles of ghee.

Agra: Petha

Agra is a world renowned city because of the Taj Mahal. This city has an interesting shade of Mughal culture but its speciality lies in the baked milk sweetmeats called petha.

Amritsar: Makke Di Roti n Sarson Da Saag

The heart of Punjab is famous for serving makke di roti (corn flour breads) and sarson da saag (mustard greens curry). You can also find delicious Amritsari chole and paranthas in this Punjabi city.

Bhubhaneshwar: Dalma

The Odishan speciality is cooking dal with different kinds of meat. Dalma is a dish that you will rarely come across in any other city in India.

Goa: Prawn Gassi

Goa is a place to drink, eat and party. Its a beach city famous for its seafood. You can try different crab, prawn and squid dishes here, but you must not miss the special Goan prawn curry called gassi.

Chandigarh: Dal Makhani

Chandigarh is a city that offers some of the best Punjabi food in India. You can have the most delicious dal makhani (black dal cooked with butter and cream) here.

Patna: Litti Chokha

Bihar has its own variety of street food called litti which is basically baked cakes of sattu. It is mixed with a spicy brinjal and potato preparation called chokha. You garnish this dish with loads of ghee.

Ahmedabad: Dhokla

The most famous dish of Gujarati cuisine is obviously dhokla. You can have this baked snacks at any place in Ahmedabad along with other specialties like khakhra.

Coorg: Pork Curry

Coorg is a district in Karnataka. The biggest city in Coorg would be Madikeri. Coorgi cuisine is very distinct from any other South Indian city. Pork curry cooked with home grown pepper and spices will surely be a treat in Coorg.