Must-see restaurants in Assam

  • Paradise

    Guwahati

    The lunch thalis (₹280 to ₹525) at Paradise are archetypal Assamese spreads, bringing together a wide range of local culinary flavours on one platter. Try…

  • Chouka

    Assam

    In a well-spaced dining room off MG Rd, Chouka's menu is full of bamboo shoots, banana flowers, elephant apple, mustard greens, poultry in sesame-seed…

  • Moti Mahal Delux

    Assam

    Hotel Rajawas boasts the polished Moti Mahal restaurant, popular with the town's gastronomes and serving superb North Indian food, including staples such…

  • Tandoor

    Guwahati

    Inside the stately Dynasty hotel, this stylish upscale restaurant has delicious North Indian dishes, including excellent tandoori items, biryanis and…

  • Spring Valley

    Assam

    This incredibly busy and popular cafeteria serves hot, tasty snacks and mini meals throughout the day – the puris (puffed-up deep-fried flatbreads) are…

  • Maihang

    Assam

    Fried duck, fish in semi-sour tenga sauce, pork with bamboo shoots, stir-fried banana hearts and mustard greens – there's a full range of Assamese…

  • Nagameez

    Guwahati

    There are various cuisines here, including Tibetan, Chinese and biryanis, but what really stands out is the Naga tribal food. It's available as good-value…

  • Majuli Cycle Cafe

    Assam

    A spacious, relaxed hangout on the main road in Garamur that rents out good B'Twin mountain bikes for ₹200 per day (₹150 for groups of four or more). It…

  • Majulir Asanj

    Guwahati

    This reliable restaurant, about 200m off MRD Rd, specialises in the food of Majuli Island. Go for fish steamed in banana leaf or an Assamese thali …

  • Sky Chef

    Assam

    Smartly appointed and featuring a good range of well-prepared North Indian and Chinese dishes, this classy restaurant is a great place to enjoy dinner…

  • Chaat House

    Assam

    On a rooftop terrace, Chaat House has an open-sided dining area with cool breezes, good views, chicken/paneer/fish tikka, noodles, pizzas and momos …

  • China Villa

    Assam

    Semi-smart China Villa offers Indian and Chinese food in AC comfort.

  • Heritage Khorikaa

    Guwahati

    Named after Assamese khorikaa (barbecued dishes), this restaurant serves a selection of regional fare in upscale air-conditioned comfort. Try the…

  • Fat Belly

    Guwahati

    Several good eating options are located along Bhuban Rd in the Uzanbazar neighbourhood of Old Guwahati, and the Chinese dishes at Fat Belly are…

  • Transcurry

    Guwahati

    Transcurry's Assamese thali is a great way to sample the original flavours of Assamese cuisine in the busy Paltan Bazar area. They do good sizzlers,…

  • Beatrix

    Guwahati

    Beatrix has come a long way: from a casual hangout for college students to an understated two-floor dining address with accent lighting and red table…

  • Veggie Foods

    Assam

    Stand-up-and-eat Veggie Foods serves South Indian fare including idlis (spongy fermented rice cakes) and vadas (doughnut-shaped deep-fried lentil…