Best Street Food Joints Near Boring Road, Patna
Patna has a variety of Street Food. From Bihar’s traditional Litti Chokha to Samosa, Kachori, Chaat and traditional mithais such as Khaja and Malpua, foodies will be spoilt for choice. One of the best places to binge on street food in Patna is around the Boring Road area, officially known as Jai Prakash Narayan Path. The buzzing streets are dotted with corporate offices, retail shops, restaurants, coffee shops and street food shops and vendors. Follow this delicious trail.
Litti Hut
Located in the bustling area of Boring Road, Litti Hut is a favourite among locals and tourists alike. With its cosy ambience, it is one of the spots that serve Litti Choka, which is made with the most authentic recipe. Apart from the traditional recipe, the spot is also known for serving chane ki Ghugni.
D K Litti Corner
D K Litti Corner has been a famous Litti Chokha spot in Patna for over 15 years. Featuring a crispy exterior and soft insides, their littis are made with pure ghee. Moreover, their chokha is a blend of smoky eggplant and tomatoes. Since the dish prepared authentically over coal, the earthen taste is what gets the most attention from tourists as well as localites.
Basant Vihar
Basant Vihar is a family-friendly dhaba located in Maurya Lok, Patna. With North Indian, South Indian, and popular street foods, it is the perfect place for everyone to sit together and enjoy their favourite dishes. While ensuring a hygienic eating spot, Basant Vihar offers budget-friendly food without comprising the taste and quality of the dishes being served.RK Litti
RK Litti shop has been serving Patna's traditional littli chokha for generations and has now earned a much-deserved reputation for its consistency and authenticity. The littis are grilled or baked to perfection, and you can even choose to have the ones made with desi ghee. Their chokha is distinctly popular thanks to the blend of mashed vegetables and the choicest blend of spices.
Harilal's
There is a wide variety of dishes that one can choose from at this eatery. All kinds of popular street food including Vada pav, Chaat, Pav Bhaji, grilled sandwiches, and even North Indian and Bengali sweets and bakery products. The South Indian section features a paper plane dosa and paneer, onion masala dosa apart from the plain and masala versions, and soft Uttapams. You can also shop for dry fruits, pickles, mixtures, and namkeen at this eatery. They also have a special Saawan menu that features dishes cooked without onion and garlic.
The Potbelly
This neat and tidy canteen-style restaurant serves a wide range of dishes that bring to the table, the delicious flavours from Bihar. In traditional and modern avatars, the vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes offer a glimpse into the culinary art from various regions and communities of the state. Look for dishes such as the Bihari Burger or the Fish Chokha On Marua Roti, Keema Ghoogni, the coveted Ahura Muton or Posta Dana Machli (cooked with poppy seeds). The eatery also serves a Bhojpuri thali, a Maithli thali, Madhubani thali that represent the various communities of Bihar along with traditional dishes such as Litti Chokha, Tehri and Ranchi ka Pulao.
Swaaddesh
With colourful interiors and a traditional Indian decor, this restaurant is perfect for a meal with the family or even one with friends. While the menu features a long list of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, along with Desi-Chinese options, their mutton dishes are a must-try. From melt-in-the-mouth Mutton Galouti and Seekh Kebabs to Biryani, traditional Mutton Matka Dehati (a Bihari speciality) and North-Indian dishes like Mutton Rara and Roganjosh, there is plenty for meat lovers to choose from. The variety in the vegetarian fare is worth checking out too.
