Eat in Bikaner

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Q: What food is Bikaner famous for?

Bikaner is famous for Bikaneri bhujia, kachori, rasgulla, dal baati churma and ghevar. The city's bhujia is sold all over India and has a GI tag.

Search Bikaner dishes by craving — bikaneri bhujia, bikaneri rasgulla, dal baati churma and more.

Bikaner is one of the best food cities in Rajasthan, and it is the home of Bikaneri bhujia, the crisp namkeen now sold all over India. The city also has a long tradition of sweet shops, so snacking your way through the bazaars is part of a visit.

Most local food is vegetarian, rich in ghee and built for the desert. If you are wondering what to eat in Bikaner, start with bhujia, a hot kachori for breakfast and a rasgulla from one of the old sweet shops.

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Bikaneri Bhujia

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The crisp, spicy moth-bean-and-gram-flour namkeen that made Bikaner famous the world over.

₹200–400 / kg

Best around: Bhujia Bazaar

Bikaneri Rasgulla

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Soft chhena rasgullas in syrup — Bikaner's beloved sweet, alongside its famous rasgulla-and-sweet shops.

₹15–40 each

Best around: Bhujia Bazaar

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Dal Baati Churma

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Ghee-soaked baatis with spiced dal and sweet churma — the desert thali centrepiece.

₹150–350

Ghevar

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A disc-shaped honeycomb sweet soaked in syrup, a Rajasthani festival special found in Bikaner's sweet shops.

₹300–600 / kg

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Kachori

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Flaky deep-fried kachoris stuffed with spiced dal or onion — a Bikaner street breakfast staple.

₹25–60

Best around: Bhujia Bazaar

Famous Food to Eat in Bikaner

Bikaner is best known for its snacks and sweets, but its full meals are just as filling. Try these local favourites.

Bikaneri Bhujia

A crisp, spicy namkeen made from moth-bean and gram flour. It was first made in Bikaner and has a GI tag. You can buy it fresh by weight in Bhujia Bazaar.

Kachori

Flaky, deep-fried kachoris filled with spiced dal or onion. They are a breakfast staple here, so go in the morning, as the best stalls often sell out early.

Bikaneri Rasgulla

Soft balls of chhena (fresh cheese) in sugar syrup. Bikaner's sweet shops are known for them, and many people take a tin home.

Dal Baati Churma

Baked wheat balls (baati) dipped in ghee, served with spiced dal and sweet crumbled churma. It is the heart of a Rajasthani meal.

Ghevar

A round, honeycomb-textured sweet soaked in syrup and often topped with cream. It is a festival favourite, especially around Teej.

Snacks and Sweet Shops in Bikaner

Bhujia Bazaar and the lanes of the old city are full of namkeen and sweet shops, many of them run by the same families for generations. Buy a small amount of a few kinds of bhujia to taste the difference. At the camel research centre you can also try camel-milk kulfi and lassi.

Food Tips for Travellers in Bikaner

Eat kachori in the morning, while it is fresh and hot.
Buy bhujia and sweets in sealed packs if you want to carry them home.
Most local food is vegetarian, and many places serve no eggs or meat at all.
Dal baati churma is heavy, so it makes a good lunch rather than a late dinner.
Drink plenty of water, especially with salty snacks in the hot months.

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What food is Bikaner famous for?

Bikaner is famous for Bikaneri bhujia, kachori, rasgulla, dal baati churma and ghevar. The city's bhujia is sold all over India and has a GI tag.

What is Bikaneri bhujia made of?

Bikaneri bhujia is made from moth-bean flour and gram flour mixed with spices, pressed into thin strands and deep-fried until crisp.

Can I buy Bikaneri bhujia to take home?

Yes. Shops in Bhujia Bazaar and across the city sell it by weight and in sealed packs, which travel well. Sealed packs are the better choice for long journeys.

Where can I try camel milk in Bikaner?

The milk parlour at the National Research Centre on Camel sells camel-milk kulfi and lassi. It is open in the afternoons, when the centre is open to visitors.