Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Eluru, known for its spicy Andhra cuisine, fresh seafood, and traditional sweets, offers a delightful culinary experience. Whether you're craving authentic Andhra meals, street food, or unique Eluru specialties, this guide will take you through the best dishes, restaurants, and local food experiences in Eluru.

1. Must-Try Dishes in Eluru

A. Authentic Andhra Meals & Rice Dishes

1️ Andhra Veg Thali

• A wholesome meal served on a banana leaf with pappu (dal), rasam, sambar, avakaya (pickle), gongura pachadi, and curries.
• Best enjoyed with steamed rice and ghee.
   Where to Try? Subbayya Gari Hotel & Sri Vijaya Durga Restaurant

2️ Pulihora (Tamarind Rice)

• A tangy and spicy rice dish made with tamarind, curry leaves, and green chilies.
• A staple food in Andhra households and temple offerings.

3️ Ragi Sangati & Natu Kodi Pulusu (Finger Millet Ball with Country Chicken Curry)

• A Rayalaseema specialty, made with finger millet (ragi) balls served with spicy country chicken gravy.
   Where to Try? Rayalaseema Ruchulu

B. Non-Vegetarian Delicacies

4️ Gongura Mutton (Sour Leaf Mutton Curry)

• A spicy mutton curry cooked with gongura (sorrel leaves), giving it a unique tangy flavor.

5️⃣ Andhra Chicken Fry

• Deep-fried chicken marinated with red chilies, garlic, and Andhra spices.
   Where to Try? Spicy Village Dhaba

6️ Pulasa Fish Curry (Hilsa Fish)

• A seasonal delicacy, prepared with spicy and tangy Andhra-style gravy.
• Best eaten near Kolleru Lake, where fresh fish is available.

C. Street Food & Snacks

7️⃣ Mirchi Bajji (Stuffed Chili Fritters)

• Large green chilies stuffed with masala, dipped in chickpea batter, and deep-fried.
   Best Street Food Spots: Gandhi Market & Bazaar Street

8️ Punugulu

• Small crispy dumplings made from dosa batter, served with coconut chutney.
   Where to Try? Street stalls near Rythu Bazaar

9️ Karam Dosa

• A spicy dosa with red chili paste spread inside, topped with onions and chutney.
   Where to Try? Local tiffin centers like Sai Tiffin Center

D. Sweets & Desserts