Where to Eat in Puri
Puri splits neatly: vegetarian kitchens near the temple, fish and cafés by the sea. These four cover a pilgrim lunch, a garden dinner and a slow beach breakfast.
2 places
VIP Road
1 place
Around the city
1 place
CT Road
Not sure what to order? The Puri food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Ananda Bhawan, Grand Road
A vegetarian restaurant close to the Jagannath temple, useful for a proper Odia thali after darshan. Expect rice, dal, a couple of vegetables, pickle and a sweet, all without fuss. Being on Grand Road, it is packed at festival times and around midday. Chhena poda is usually on the menu too.
Wildgrass Restaurant, VIP Road
A garden restaurant with tables among plants, a welcome escape from the heat and noise of the temple area. It cooks Odia dishes alongside a general menu, and the coastal prawn curry is the reason to come. Good for a long dinner.
Chung Wah, VIP Road
One of Puri's older restaurants, better known for Indian-style Chinese than Odia cooking, but its seafood draws a steady crowd. It suits a family with mixed tastes. It is on the road towards the hotels and the Blue Flag beach.
Honey Bee Bakery & Pizzeria, CT Road
A backpacker-era café on Chakratirtha Road with breakfasts, bakes, coffee and simple comfort food. Come for a slow morning after sunrise on the beach. It is not an Odia kitchen, but it is where many travellers end up at least once.
Area guide
- Grand Road: vegetarian, temple-oriented, busiest in the morning.
- VIP Road: hotels, seafood, sit-down dinners.
- CT Road: cafés, budget guesthouses, relaxed.
Tips
- Lunch is the main Odia meal; thalis are freshest at midday.
- Carry cash for smaller places, though digital payments are common.
- In peak season and around Rath Yatra, eat early to avoid long waits.
See the food page for what each dish is before you order.
Questions
Puri — FAQ
Where should I eat in Puri?
4 places are listed here, across 3 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 Puri?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Puri food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Which restaurant is closest to the Jagannath temple?
Ananda Bhawan on Grand Road is the nearest of these four, and it is strictly vegetarian.
Where should I go for seafood in Puri?
Wildgrass and Chung Wah on VIP Road both serve seafood. Ask which fish came in that morning.
Is there a good breakfast place near the beach?
Honey Bee on CT Road is a popular breakfast stop after sunrise, with coffee, bakes and eggs.