Hey food lover! If your travel bag always has space for snacks and your camera roll is full of food pics — Murshidabad is about to win your heart (and your stomach). This historic city doesn’t just impress with palaces and riversides — it’s got a flavor-packed food scene you don’t want to miss.
Let’s start with dessert — because why not?
Murshidabad is famous for chhanabora, a sweet that’s part rasgulla, part gulab jamun, and 100% delicious. It’s made with chhena (fresh cottage cheese), slow-cooked to golden perfection, and dunked in a sticky syrup that will make your eyes light up.
Other must-try sweets:
Mihidana: Tiny golden pearls of sweetness, served dry or soaked in syrup
Sitabhog: A blend of rice flour, sugar, and ghee that tastes like a dream
Pantua: A cousin of gulab jamun, bigger and bolder
You’ll find these beauties in sweet shops across Berhampore and Jiaganj. Honestly, it’s hard to stop at one bite.
Time to go savory! The street food in Murshidabad is flavorful, filling, and surprisingly budget-friendly.
Here’s what your taste buds should try:
Mutton or Fish Curry with Pulao: Rich, spicy, and packed with local spices.
Egg Rolls: A Kolkata-style street food done with Murshidabad flair.
Ghugni (Spiced yellow peas): A hot and tangy snack, often served with chopped onions and green chilies.
Telebhaja: Deep-fried fritters made with veggies or lentils — perfect for monsoon evenings.
Walk through Berhampore’s Khagra Bazar or Jiaganj’s roadside stalls, and you’ll find locals crowding the best spots. Don’t worry — follow the lines. That’s where the magic is.
So where do the locals go when they’re hungry? Here are some real traveler-friendly places to eat:
Shaktigarh Mistanna Bhandar – For the best chhanabora in town
New Shyam Sundar Hindu Hotel – Classic Bengali thali and fish curry
Hotel Sunshine Restaurant – Great for families and sit-down meals
Puchka and Roll stalls near Chowringhee Lane – A street food paradise
Local tea stalls that serve fresh muri (puffed rice) with mustard oil and green chili
Small sweet shops near the ferry ghat — old-school, handmade, and authentic
Homestay kitchens – If you're lucky to stay in one, ask for a home-cooked Bengali lunch!
Pro tip: Always ask what’s fresh today. Local dishes change by season — and that’s the fun part.
When in doubt, ask the auntie behind the counter or the rickshaw driver near the sweet shop. Locals in Murshidabad are warm, welcoming, and super proud of their food.
A few traveler-tested tips:
Go sweet shopping in the evening — the fresh batches come out then.
Try the sweets warm — especially pantua and chhanabora. Game-changer.
Order less, taste more — you’ll want to try everything, so pace yourself.
Avoid plastic water bottles in small eateries. Ask for filtered water or bring your own bottle.
Murshidabad’s famous food isn’t just about taste — it’s about tradition, memory, and warmth. Each bite tells a story from a grandmother’s recipe, a festival, or a roadside vendor who’s been perfecting his dish for 30 years.
So take your time. Eat slowly. Smile with your mouth full. And when you leave, you’ll carry the flavor of Murshidabad with you — long after the trip is over.
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