FOOD CITY
When we say KING, we mean it. Berhampur is recognised as the food capital of the state.
Everyday in the city is a food carnival. Foodie, no-foodie, doesn’t matter, you will love the crazy synergy of the flavours. Get closer to Odia delicacies and spices here at the city.
Puri Upuma
Like what you want to eat? We have all. If you're looking for something desi breakfast, a rich combination of freshly Frizzled Puri, sooji upma topped with spicy hot Ghuguni, can never fail to make you fall for it. Lick your fingers up, it tastes heavenly.
Idli Chatni/Sambar
This deadly combination is as favorite to us as puri upma. Light, fresh and a blast of flavors in the mouth gives a best start for the day.
Pakhal
If you are a foodie, Berhampur will suitably make your tummy happy. It's a worthwhile food capital with Odia food savours and a slight telugu twist in its cuisines. Amongst them, Pakhal is loved most. It's just fermented rice and best tasted when combined with Chuna Macha Bhaja, and Badi Chura with crushed garlic and red chillies gives you an earthy experience. There are many variations to it like; Basi Pakhala, Zeera Pakhaa and Dahi pakhala.
Nabat
A commonly found sweet dish in the markets of Berhampur. The dish is made up of jaggery and sugar used to make refreshing mocktails in summer. It is also used for making drinks in the festive occasions.
Aalu Chop / Singada/Gaari
Presenting another local Love, usually coveted for its rich taste. Come in and eat at any stall of Berhampur and it feels like the hot mashed potato balls coated with Besan, never tasted so good.
Poda Pitha
The delicious Pitha with crushed cashews, nuts and caramelized jaggery; has a special place in anyone who tastes it once. It's the godfather of all Pithas, savoured specially on Rajaw festivals. Berhampur knows the secret of this dish, that makes you drool over again and again.
Dosha
South Indian yet truly loved by the residents of the city is the special dosa. May it be breakfast or for evening cravings, dosa is with chutney and sambar never goes out of option.
Roll
Varieties of stuffing’s wrapped in a roti is loved by the youngsters of the city. Stuffs bombarded with flavours and tastes irresistible. Chicken, egg, veg, soya rolls etc are famous in the city.
Chicken Pakoda
It does not need an introduction, as it is loved by all Indians. But the craze of the foodies for chicken pakoda is unmatched. Some special centres for chicken pakodas are always highly in demand.
Khadi Mansa
It's yet another testament to the glorious visual treat in delectable evenings. As you stroll through Berhampur streets, the rich aroma and smoky flavor of Khadi mansa will make you crazy.
There are best outlets here in Berhampur, one can find easily, if you're wanting a perfect spot to relish this hot meat cuisine.
It's hard to say no when such lips smacking Khadi mansa and romantic service is flirting on us
Sambar Gaari
We love experimenting with flavors, hence a crispy friend ring made of batter of grinded dal(called Gari) soaked in Sambar is also loved for breakfasts in the city.
Pakudi
Here's the Big Bang Theory Of Street tastes ...Superb taste at Super Less !! Food is an emotion; so eye it, try it and love it. Hold to the wars of best Pakudi stories, dramatic details, in desi styles and loot the mazza of pop colours of local stalls that have dished out their best skills in making these.
Adisha Pitha
A traditional sweet crispy pancake, made of rice flour and jaggery topped with sesame seeds fried in ghee or oil turns into a heart melting sweet dish called Adisha Pitha. Made during festive occasions or special days is one of Berhampuriya favourites.
Chips
Every other day in Berhampur evenings, it calls for garam cha and some chips. Weather Report: Dreamiest Snacks Tales Start Here!! Made of local veggies, so crunchy and spicy that it sets for the real Berhampur colors to splash on you.
Dantkilli
You gotta look at it, believe it and take it from the Bhaina asap. Hey, it's the blockbuster evening snack that you and your friends would love while gossiping. Call it joy or happy eating habits, but you can't help but carry away your fav picks. Don't wait to visit Berhampur.
Chhena Poda
It is the favourite sweet dish of Lord Jagannath and the residents of the city. It is a delicious dessert made of fresh paneer. Dish is roasted on one side bringing out the lovely aroma and a strong flavour.
Seugudulu
Crispy fried rings made of rice flour and sooji is a favourite odia tea time snack. You will find people enjoying it in every street food centre of the city.
Dhanu muan
Specially prepared on Dhanu sankranti, the auspicious cuisine has got its name from this festival celebrated in the Odia month of Pausa . It's a good crisp and crunchy ball made of popped rice and caramelized Jaggery. One could easily eat around December mid.
Ghuguni Chaat
Made up of a mixture of lentils, steamed yellow peas and regular Indian spices; the dust is very popular in Berhampur streets. It's the cheapest and most cherished. Serve hot and the hunger games won.
Satapuri Khaja
The Satapuri Khaja is a crispy and delicious melt in mouth deep fried Indian Puri. It gets its name 'Satapuri' the way the seven Puris are made; with maida and wheat flour Puri are alternatively stacked. For stomach filling, it has got grated coconut.
Pampada
It's the Indian wafer made up of spices and pulses paste dried up under sun's heat and then deep fried. Surprisingly tasty when it's combined with Dalma and steamed rice. But again, in Berhampur there's a difference in taste you would love. Try out.
Anta Pakudi
Hardened Pakodis, that can be stored for a long time will make your evenings great with a cup of special chai. It is a flavourful snack loved by every Berhampuriya. It is easily available at any store in the markets of Berhampur.
Chhena
Analogous to cottage cheese, made of water buffalo or cow milk by adding lemon juice to it and strained to form chenna. Cherished a lot and highly demanded by the people of the city to make various delicacies out of it.
Mutton Pulao
A spicy rice dish mixed with a variety of veggies, however the difference lies in the use of bay leaves, cinnamon and cloves for the nice aromatic smell and mouth watering taste that Berhampur offers.
Lassi
Touted as the oldest and cheapest smoothie of the world, the sweet drink is everyone's favorite in summer. Not only is it healthy but it tastes heavenly in scorching heat.
Rasabali
A slightly flattened sweet Odia dish made of deep fried paneer balls soaked in caramelized milk. In Berhampur streets, it's the best option to calm down your sweet tooth cravings.
Paya Boti
Soups with bursting flavours and delightful aroma. Paya meaning ‘leg’ is a thin soup made of chicken legs with satisfying savour. Boti in the other hand is a thick soup made of mutton slashed into tiny pieces. It is a mouth watery and a heart pleasing soup.
Achaar
Every Indian house has got bottles of Aachar, but when it comes to berhampuria aachar; there's an unavoidable weakness. From juiciest mangoes, to fresh dry fruits and tamarind, Berhampur knows all the magic secret ingredients and processes.
Spices
Every Indian house has got bottles of Aachar, but when it comes to berhampuria aachar; there's an unavoidable weakness. From juiciest mangoes, to fresh dry fruits and tamarind, Berhampur knows all the magic secret ingredients and processes.
We would have certainly missed out on some of the food items. We shall include those soon.
