Berhampur city is a major financial hub in Southern Odisha. It is famous for the Gopalpur beach. Apart from being famous for the beach and quality products for shopping, it is also famous for its food. Since it lies on the Andhra-Odisha border, the food culture here is a mix of the two cuisines. Let us explore some of the famous eateries in the city:
1. Hotel Nandan
It is one of the most famous veg outlets in the city. They have a wide range of options for breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as sweets. The staff is friendly and the food is amazing. It is famous for Rava Dosa, Mushroom Biryani, Rabdi, Veg Chow Mein, Paneer Masala, Paratha etc.
2. Pidha Hotel
Who doesn’t know of this place in Berhampur? It is famous for serving rice and mutton curry. The specialty of this place is that they do not have regular table and chair seating arrangement. You have to sit on the ground on wooden boards(called ‘pidha’ in Odia) and have your food. Another special feature is that the food here is served in banana leaves and not in plates. So, if you want to have tasty food in the traditional way, this is the place for you!
3. Food Bees
It is a beautiful place with amazing interiors. The food is yummy. The service is also great. It is famous for Egg Chicken Fried Rice, Paneer 65, Chicken 65, Chicken noodles and Cakes.
4. Dominique Restaurant
It is a nice place with great ambience. The cost is budget-friendly. The service is quick. Some of the must-try dishes here are Fried Chicken, Stuffed Mushroom, Chicken Popcorn, Man-chow Soup, Chicken Pasta, Triple Schezwan Fried Rice, Chicken Momo, Caramel Custard etc.
5. Girija Restaurant
How can it be possible that we talk about Berhampur and don’t mention Girija restaurant? It is a heavenly place for the non-vegetarians. You can get delicious food at a low price. Sometimes, it becomes so crowded that you have to wait for hours to place your order. You must try Chicken Pakoda, Chilly Chicken, Mutton Curry, Chicken Biryani, Tandoori Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Caramel Custard, Garlic Chicken, Chicken Soup etc.
6. Marwadi Basa
This place is a delight for the vegetarians. It serves amazing food at an affordable price. The place is also well-maintained. It serves amazing thali, Paneer curry, Korma, Dal, Paratha, Shahi Paneer, Kadhai Paneer and Paneer Butter Masala. The taste is homely, so is a great place to eat at.
7. Café Tatva
It is a great place to hang out with friends. The interior is nicely decorated. The food tastes delicious. It is mostly known for its amazing pizzas. You can try Mushroom Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Salsa, Cheese Fries, Oreo ice cream, Oreo shake, Classic Margherita, Chocolate Waffle and Chicken Burger.
8. Olive Restaurant
This is a nice place at an affordable price. The staff is well-behaved and punctual. It is well-known for its hygiene. Some of the popular dishes of this place are Chicken Biryani, Hot and Sour Soup, Man-chow soup, Chicken Lollipop, Fish fry, Fish Fillet, Prawns, Gobi Manchurian and Pudding.
9. Forest Park
It is a great place to spend quality time with family and friends. It might be a little expensive but the décor, ambience and food are all worth it. It is a bit crowded so try to go as early as possible. It is famous for Chicken biryani, Prawn masala, Chicken 65, Chicken lollipop, Chilly mushroom, Kebab, Dum biryani, Tandoori chicken and Lassi.
10. The DC House
It is a great place to hang out. The food is amazing. The cost is budget-friendly. The ambience is nice. It has a nice dance floor on which you can groove to your favorite tunes. It is well-known for serving amazing Chicken Lollipop, Veg biryani, Blue lagoon, Mushroom handi, Tandoori prawns and Chicken BBQ wings. If you are a non-vegetarian, you must try prawns here! They are simply mind-blowing!
11. Momos Adda
If you are craving some hot, steamy momo, this is the place for you! You can enjoy yummy food at a low price. They are famous for different types of momo like Tandoori momo, Malai momo, Afghani chicken momo, Chocolate momo and Pink sauce momo. They also have chocolate sandwich, chicken Kurkure and other such delicious food items.
12. Bombay Kitchen
It is a decent place to organize family functions and events. The management is very polite and well-behaved. The food is really tasty. Chicken biryani, Tandoori chicken wings, Prawn masala, Chicken tikka, Palm chicken, Egg pudding, Apollo fish, Bali prawn, Dragon chicken and Chicken drumsticks are some of the most popular dishes they serve.
13. Massbunk Restro And Café
This is a great place for all the foodies. The food is just amazing and the service is quick. You should try here Chicken Dum biryani, Golden prawns, Chicken lollipop, Chicken majestic, Chicken Kolhapuri, Chocolate paneer, Mutton keema and Prawn pakoda. They also serve cold coffee and masala soda.
14. Da Aroma
This is place is amazing for birthday parties and small gatherings. The food is amazing. It is famous for its biryani. If you come here, you must try Chicken mandi, Chicken pakoda, Crispy corn, Chicken tikka masala, Prawn vindaloo, Chilly chicken, Paneer French fries, Tawa mushroom and Chicken kassa.
15. Ismails Kabab Corner
If you are a non-veg lover, this place is definitely for you! The quality of the food is great and hospitality is very nice. They are famous for Chicken biryani, Tandoori chicken, Irani kebab, Malai kebab, Chow mein, Paneer butter masala, Butter naan, Paneer tikka and Chicken rara masala.
16. Kalia Tiffin Center
If you feel like having authentic Berhampur-style breakfast, you must visit this place! This place is so famous that sometimes you might have to wait a little. They serve amazing breakfast at nominal prices. You should try Puri, Idli, Upma, Bara, Puri upma and Idli upma.
17. Kathi Junction
This is a great place for all the food-lovers. The ambience is beautiful and the taste is yummy. It is famous for Chicken biryani, Chicken Mughlai, Caramel pudding, Chicken roll, Tandoori chicken, chicken kali mirch, Mushroom Hong Kong, Veg sandwich and Kit-kat shake.
18. Bon Appetit
If you are bored of the usual food and want to try something different, you must come to this place. It is a small place but has great ambience. You can try Butter garlic shrimp pizza, Panna cotta, Chicken lasagna, Sizzler brownie with ice cream, Quesadilla, Chicken steak and Chicken stroganoff.
19. Samal Tiffin Center
It is a great place to have breakfast. It is a place with limited space but the staff behavior is very good. It is famous for Masala upma, Masala dosa, Puri, Upma, Idli, Paneer roll, Halwa etc.
20. Atithi Restaurant
It is anice family restaurant. The food is delicious and the price is affordable. It serves great Kimchi, Veg thali, Paneer sandwich, Khainga fish, Chicken curry and Paneer butter masala.
