Local Cuisine: If we talk about Prayagraj, it is known for its delicious and diverse local cuisine that you’ll love. If you are a foodie and planning to visit this place, then you must try these food items.
Kachori and Sabzi – With the locals, Kachori and Sabzi are the favourite food items that you can find on every street corner. Being a snack-type breakfast, it contains lentil curry and spicy potato along with deep-fried bread. Some top-rated restaurants for kachoris are Netram Mulchand and Sons, Gauri Shankar Kachori Wale, and Chachi ki Dukaan.
Lassi – Don’t forget to visit Raja Ram Lassi Waalaa shop to try this creamy delicacy! This is the best place in Prayagraj for drinking lassi which is handmade and has retained great flavour for more than 120 years.
Biryani – Civil Lines is a great place to try this famous and most delicious food in Prayagraj. In this city, it is a budget place where you can enjoy this rice delicacy.
Chaat – When it comes to street food, the most ubiquitous item is chaat. The best place to eat chaat is Nirala ki Chaat. Some top food items on their menu are Phulkis, Papdi chaat, and Dahi-Sonth ke Batashe.
Masala Churmura – In Allahabad, the most famous street food is Masala Churmura. You can taste it while shopping at Civil Lines. It is made of roasted chickpeas, fresh puffed rice, some spices, lime, chat masala, and peanuts.
Famous eateries in Prayagraj
Nirala Mishthan Bhandar – It is one of the oldest shops in Prayagraj where you can enjoy traditional kachori and poori.
Hari Ram and Sons – If you want to explore spicy Allahabadi dishes, then visiting Hari Ram and Sons is a great decision. Some of their specialties are dal moth, khattae chane, and potato-stuffed pancakes.
For those who love shopping, Prayagraj can be the best place. Here, you can have a wonderful shopping experience. It is a unique shopping destination from where you can buy ethnic wear, jewellery and antique pieces. Some main shopping places in the city are Katra, Civil Lines and Chowk. Your shopping will be incomplete if you don’t visit shops in Allahpur. Let’s check out the main markets in Prayagraj: -
Civil Lines – In the city, the most famous shopping area is the Civil Lines market. Here, you will have a mix of modern and traditional shopping options such as electronics, jewellery, clothing, and footwear.
Katra – From here, you can purchase handicrafts, jewellery, Indian clothing, and a lot more. If you are looking for the best place to ethnic wear and accessories, then you should visit Katra.
MG Marg – If you love window shopping, then you can find here famous malls of Prayagraj. Besides, you can enjoy street shopping. Here, you will get a chance to taste namkeens, gathiyas, gulab jamuns, rasgullas, and other delicacies.
Chowk – Located in the neighbourhood of Prayagraj, Chowk is the oldest and largest market in India. It is the best place to buy home décor, handicrafts, and ethnic wear.
