Pictures this: A spoonful of ghee poured over hot litti as you break open the wheat dough ball filled with sattu and dip it into chokha, an eggplant mash. If this doesn’t summarise Bihari cuisine, we don’t know what else will. For us, this is the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Bihari food followed by flabourful and melt-in-mouth champaran meat.
Bihari cuisine is deeply influenced by its geography and cultural heritage. The region is home to abundant rivers, and is known for freshwater fish, vegetables, and lentils. While the food is predominantly vegetarian, meat is also consumed in certain areas and on festive occasions. However, Bihari cuisine is still not an option widely available in restaurants across India.
We did the heavy lifting and have sorted out your litti-chokha and champaran cravings with food joints and restaurants across India serving the best Bihari cuisine.
Bihari cuisine in Delhi-NCR
Mr. Littiwala, Preet Vihar
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This vegetarian-only food joint is better for its takeaway options due to lack of seating but they have a concise menu for all the Litti Chokha cravings! besides their Litti Chokha (₹50) try their Sattu Paratha or even Litti Malai Chaap.
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Cafe Lota, Pragati Maidan
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Located at the National Arts & Crafts Museum in Pragati Maidan, Cafe Lota is known for its uniquely crafted Indian regional cuisine from all parts of the country. They also do thalis from different states. Opt for their Sattu Paratha with Chokha (₹530).
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The Potbelly Rooftop Cafe, Shahpur Jat
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Run by mother-daughter duo, Potbelly Rooftop Cafe is probably one of the most popular spots for Bihari cuisine. Come for the Litti Chokha (₹450) but stay for the Litti Chicken (₹600), Litti Mutton (₹650), and Champaran-style mutton (₹700).
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The Chhaunk, Gurugram
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This delivery-only spot in Gurugram is known for serving authentic Bihari cuisine. Besides the standard version of Litti Chokha (₹460), they also have something special for meat eaters with options such as Litti Chokha with Chicken Curry (₹660), and Mutton Curry (₹760). They also have Champaran meat with rice or paratha (₹580).
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Bihari cuisine in Mumbai
Taftoon Bar & Kitchen, BKC
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Inspired by the Grand Trunk Road, the menu at Taftoon comprises of food from Kabul in the west to Chittagong in the east. Expect cuisines such as Lucknowi, Kashmiri, North Indian, Bengali, Bihari, and more. From Bihar is Boti Ghee (₹759), a melt-in-the-mouth mutton, braised and barbequed with spiced ghee. They also have a variation to the humble Litti Chohka by including a dish called Baati Chokha (₹649).
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Littoo, Marol
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This delivery kitchen is a go-to spot for authentic Bihari cuisine in Mumbai. Go for their variety of thali options (₹250) but don’t forget to order their litti chokha with a varied stuffing – Sattu Litti Chokha (₹200), Mutter Litti Chokha (₹210), Aloo (₹185), and more.
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Bihari cuisine in Kolkata
Baati Chokha, Sector 3, Salt Lake
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Just as the name suggests, order their Baati Chokha combo (₹300) if you are a bigger group. You can also opt to order their Baati Chokha separately and they do have Paneer stuffed baati as well!
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Bihari cuisine in Jaipur
Bihari Junction, Malviya Nagar
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This is your go-to delivery kitchen to get your fix for Bihari food in Jaipur! Besides the Litti Chohka (₹240), order their Litti Chaat (₹260), Dal Bhat Aloo Bhujia (₹220), or even their Sattu Paratha with Tamatar Chutney (₹200).
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Bihari cuisine in Bengaluru
The Bihari Rasoi, Bommanahalli
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This food joint can single-handedly be the go-to spot for champaran-style meat in Bengaluru. They have a Champaran-special menu where they have a Champaran Chicken (₹280) and Mutton (₹300) Handi Thali and it is also sold separately.
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