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Maha Kumbh Mela hosted in Prayagraj in 2025, emerged as the most searched on Google’s travel data. As many plan their journey to the Triveni Sangam, interest innately goes beyond just the rituals and holy dips to something that is equally important: What to eat in Prayagraj? Because no travels or pilgrimage, no matter how sacred, can feel complete without tasting the local food of the city, whether it is the comfort of a hot puri-sabzi, or a warm, syrup-dipped rasgulla between long walks amid sightseeing.
The food lanes at Prayagraj, legendary sweet shops, and ever-busy food joints offer that familiar joy, a pause, a flavour, a memory to many. So, next time if you’re planning your trip to this city, here are the top food places you cannot miss.
Netram Mulchand & Sons
A trip to Prayagraj cannot be completed without enjoying the legendary breakfast at Netram. This decade-old eatery still serves food of the same taste your grandparents remember. Their puri-sabzi, with its smooth aloo gravy and perfectly puffed puris, tastes like nostalgia served on a plate. The jalebi, deep fried in desi ghee and dipped in sugar syrups that requires a sweet crunch. Despite the rush and the increased demands, the taste is always intact.
Location: Katra, Prayagraj
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Dehati Rasgulle
This iconic sweet shop serves rasgullas or gulab jamuns so soft that they almost melt in your mouth as you take their bite. The charm lies in its simplicity, no fancy menu, no modern setup, just pure, just pure traditional craftsmanship. The rasgullas arrive warm, dipped in sugar syrup and have that certain earthy flavour that it gets from the earthen pot. Many locals swear by the fact that it tastes even better during the winter season.
Location: Katra, Prayagraj
Eat On, Civil Lines
If Prayagraj had one nightlife food landmark, Eat On would be it. Always bustling, this no-frills food joint is famous for its butter chicken, which has that creamy, Delhi-style profile but with a signature Prayagraj spice zing. Their chicken tikka rolls are just juicy, smoky and covered in soft roomali roti. Taking a break here to enjoy the food is almost routine for every student and late-night workers crossing this food. Even in the crowds, food comes up surprisingly fast, making it a reliable stop for satisfying meals.
Location: Civil Lines, Prayagraj.
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Loknath Sweet House, Loknath Gali
Walking to Loknath Sweet House will feel like entering a food lane as the aroma of frying kachoris guides you there. Their kachori-sabzi is one of its kind: crispy, flaky and when paired with a fiery sabzi that is filled with hing and local masalas. Add a piece of Imarti that comes straight from the kadhai to your plate, and you will know why people stand in line from dawn. The shop may look simple, but it has its own flavours that have ruled Prayagraj’s morning hunger for decades.
Location: Loknath Gali, Chowk.
Sainik Bhojnalaya, Civil Lines
For those who like homestyle meals while travelling, Sainik Bhojnalaya is a comforting stop. Here, simple thalis are served without any fuss that have dal tadka, seasonal sabzi, hot chapatis, and jeera rice. The quantity served is generous, the flavours simple, and the prices extremely affordable. Many travellers swear that their special tadka dal is smoky, buttery and extremely satisfying. It’s the perfect break between sightseeing.
Location: Civil Lines, Prayagraj
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