The most popular of the cuisine of Allahabad comes from the streets. Tourists and locals alike love the variety of street food that the city has to offer. You can find dozens of shops in the city, especially in chowk and katra, where you can find the variety of street food. Its like a treasure trove of chaats, kababs, and sweet dishes for all the foodies out there.

One of such popular place is Loknath Street at the chowk where you can taste the authentic street food loved by all. You will find a vide variety of food items at different stalls which decorates the lanes. Once such stall is named Hari Namkeen, where you can try special samosas very is very popular there. Here, you will find a mix of Avadhi and Mughal cuisine.

Another interesting place to find quality cuisine is the Eat On Masala Restaurant, which is very popular for its delicious biryani and kababs. The Netaram’s Kachori Sabji and jalebi is also very popular, due to the fact they are prepared in pure desi ghee. For sweets, you can go to Heera Halwai who serves amazing Gari ki Barfi.

Prayagraj street food Kachori served with Sabzi

Kachori-Sabzi

This is a popular breakfast for the locals. The Kachori is filled with fried lentil and it is served with potato curry which is very spicy.

Spicy Samosa snack with green chutney and Jalebi

Samosa and Jalebi

A popular snack combo. Hot and crispy samosa filled with spicy potato stuffing accompanied by sweet syrupy jalebis.

Dahi Bhalla

Dumplings which are stuffed with lentil and dipped in yogurt and added spices and chutneys.

Tehri

It is also known as veg Biryani. It is a popular rice dish which is served widely at homes and local eateries.

Tamatar Chaat

A very spicy dish which is very tangy and a little sweet. You can taste this special chaat at the Loknath Lane.

Delicious Indian mutton curry served with crispy tandoori roti on a traditional plate

Mutton Curry with Tandoori Roti

A delicious Mughal dish which is filled with spices and deeply flavorful.

Kulfi Falooda

You can call it desi ice cream. The kulfi is very creamy and it is garnished with vermicelli and rose syrup. You can find this at the Civil Lines.

Traditional Baati Chokha served with chutney and ghee

Bati Chokha

Courtesy of Bihar, enjoy the tasty roasted balls made of wheat flour and stuffed with spiced vegetables.

Imarti

These are very similar to jalebis but they are thick and made with urad dal. It is also deep fried and dipped in syrup just like jalebi.

Makhan Malai

It is a seasonal sweet dish which is only available in winters. It is cottony soft and delicate milk desert. It is also called Malaiyyo.

Taste of Prayagraj: Traditional Foods Worth Savoring