Where to Eat in Agartala
Agartala is a compact city, and most places to eat are within a short auto-rickshaw ride of Ujjayanta Palace. You can move between a Tripuri lunch, a Bengali sweet shop and a family restaurant in the same afternoon.
For local food, look for places serving mui borok, the Tripuri style of cooking, and ask for berma bhorta or chakhwi. For something familiar, the city's family restaurants serve Bengali and North Indian dishes.
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Agartala
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Banamalipur
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Dhaleswar
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Krishna Nagar
Not sure what to order? The Agartala food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Tips for Eating in Agartala
- Try Tripuri food at least once. It is the dish you are least likely to find in any other city.
- Eat before a day trip. Food options are limited around Neermahal, Unakoti and Sepahijala, so have a good breakfast or carry snacks.
- Ask about ingredients. Many Tripuri dishes include pork, fish or berma, even when the name does not say so.
- Visit a sweet shop in the afternoon, when rosogolla and sandesh are fresh.
- Eat dinner early. Many restaurants close earlier than in bigger cities.
- Expect crowds during Durga Puja, when the city stays out late and restaurants are full.
- Carry cash for small eateries and sweet shops.
Questions
Agartala — FAQ
Where should I eat in Agartala?
4 places are listed here, across 4 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
What should I order in Agartala?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Agartala food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Where can I try Tripuri food in Agartala?
Aahar Mui Borok is the listed place for a Tripuri meal. Ask for berma bhorta, chakhwi or a Tripuri thali.
Where can I buy Bengali sweets in Agartala?
Bengal Sweet Corner is a pure vegetarian sweet shop and a good stop for rosogolla and other Bengali sweets. Sweet shops are found across the city.
Are there restaurants near Neermahal and Unakoti?
Only a few simple eateries. Most travellers eat in Agartala before setting out, or carry snacks and water for the day.