Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Agra is not just famous for the Taj Mahal, but also for its delicious Mughlai cuisine and vibrant markets. From mouth-watering street food to luxurious dining and budget-friendly bazaars to high-end handicrafts, here’s the best food and shopping experience in Agra.

 Best Foods to Try in Agra

Agra is a food lover’s paradise, offering rich Mughlai dishes, sweet delights, and unique street food.

 1. Mughlai Cuisine – A Royal Feast

 Why Try It?

• Agra was a Mughal capital, so the food is inspired by royal kitchens.
• Known for rich gravies, slow-cooked meats, and aromatic spices.

 Best Places for Mughlai Food:
✔️ Pinch of Spice (Luxury Dining) – Famous for Butter Chicken & Kebabs.
✔️ Pind Balluchi (Authentic Mughlai Experience) – Best for Mutton Korma & Biryani.
✔️ Mughal Spice (Near Taj Mahal) – Great for a full Mughlai thali.

 Price Range: ₹400 – ₹1,500 per meal
 Must-Try Dishes: Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh, Mutton Korma, and Biryani.

 2. Agra’s Famous Petha – A Sweet Delight

 Why Try It?

• A soft, translucent sweet made from white pumpkin (ash gourd).
• Comes in different flavors like Kesar, Chocolate, and Paan Petha.

 Best Places to Buy Petha:
✔️ Panchi Petha (Most Famous) – Multiple outlets across Agra.
✔️ Gopal Das Petha (Oldest Petha Shop in Agra).

 Price: ₹200 – ₹500 per kg
 Must-Do: Try the Kesar Angoori Petha for a unique flavor.

 3. Bedai & Jalebi – The Ultimate Agra Breakfast

 Why Try It?

• Bedai is a deep-fried, crispy kachori stuffed with spicy dal.
• Served with Aloo Sabzi (potato curry) and hot, crispy Jalebis.

 Best Places for Bedai & Jalebi:
✔️ Deviram Sweets (Best in Agra).
✔️ Bhagwan Talkies Junction (Famous Local Spot).

 Price: ₹50 – ₹100 per plate
 Must-Do: Pair it with a hot cup of chai for a true Agra experience.

 4. Tandoori Chai – The Smoky Tea Experience

 Why Try It?

• Chai (tea) brewed in a clay pot (kulhad) heated in a tandoor.
• Gives the tea a unique smoky flavor.

 Best Places for Tandoori Chai:
✔️ Tea’se Me (Rooftop Café in Tajganj).
✔️ GMB Chai Wale (Sadar Bazaar).

 Price: ₹50 – ₹100 per cup
 Must-Do: Sip chai with a view of the Taj Mahal.

 5. Kebabs & Tandoori Delights – Agra’s Street Food

 Why Try It?

• Inspired by Mughal-era cooking, Agra is famous for melt-in-the-mouth Kebabs & Tandoori delicacies.

 Best Places for Kebabs & Tandoori:
✔️ Mama Chicken Mama Franky House (Sadar Bazaar) – Famous for Chicken Tikka.
✔️ Tajganj Street Food (Near South Gate of Taj Mahal) – Best for Seekh Kebabs.

 Price: ₹100 – ₹500 per dish
 Must-Do: Try Tandoori Momos for a smoky twist on a classic dish.