Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Raipur offers a vibrant mix of Chhattisgarhi flavors, street-side delights, tribal delicacies, and traditional handloom shopping. Whether you're a foodie looking to explore authentic dishes or a shopper hunting for local crafts and silk sarees, here’s your complete guide to the best food and shopping experiences in Raipur.

 Must-Try Food in Raipur

 1. Chhattisgarhi Thali – Local Flavor Explosion

A must-try for first-timers, this thali showcases traditional dishes like:

• Faraa – Steamed rice dumplings
• Chousela roti – Rice flour flatbread
• Bafauri – Steamed lentil dumplings
• Dehati Chicken Curry – Spicy and rustic village-style chicken
• Aamat – A spicy tribal-style mixed vegetable curry

 Try at:
✔️ Highway Treat, New Raipur
✔️ Rawat’s Kitchen, Civil Lines
✔️ Desi Tandoor, Telibandha

 2. Poha-Jalebi (Breakfast Combo)

• A classic local breakfast — flattened rice with sev and coriander, served with crisp jalebi.
   Best at:
  ✔️ Gole Bazaar Morning Stalls
  ✔️ Shyam Jalebi Centre, Byron Bazar

 3. Street Snacks & Chaat

• Chana Samosa, Sabudana Khichdi, Moong Dal Pakoda, and spicy chaat with imli chutney are evening favorites.
   Try at:
  ✔️ Fafadih Chowk
  ✔️ Telibandha Marine Drive Food Trucks

 4. Non-Veg Delights

• For meat lovers, Raipur’s local Desi-style mutton and chicken curries are famous.
• Bhuna Mutton, Desi Chicken Handi, and Fish Curry are available at:
  ✔️ Manju Mamta Dhaba
  ✔️ Desi Rasoi, Saddu Road

 5. Sweets & Coolers

• Try Imarti, Khurma, Khurma Ladoo, and Mahua-based sweets in local mithai shops.
• In summers, enjoy thandai, rabdi falooda, and kulfi.

 Visit:
✔️ Raipur Misthan Bhandar
✔️ Shiv Sweets, Station Road

 What to Buy in Raipur

 1. Kosa Silk Sarees – Chhattisgarh’s Pride

• Elegant and naturally dyed, Kosa silk is lightweight, rich in texture, and woven in nearby Champa and Janjgir.
• Available in various patterns: Baluchari, Bhagalpuri, and tribal motifs.

 Best places:
✔️ Chhattisgarh Haat, Pandri
✔️ Shabari Emporium, near Marine Drive
✔️ State Handloom Showrooms

 2. Tribal Handicrafts & Bell Metal Items

• Handmade by local tribal communities — buy:
  ✅ Dhokra art figurines
  ✅ Terracotta pots
  ✅ Bamboo and cane baskets
  ✅ Wall masks and jewelry

 Visit:
✔️ Purkhauti Muktangan gift shop
✔️ Tribal Emporiums in Sadar Bazaar
✔️ Crafts stalls during Rajyotsava (Nov)

 3. Bastar Artifacts & Wood Carvings

• Bastar region’s art is famous for its iron wall hangings, carved furniture, and ceremonial masks.
• Great for gifting or home décor.

Shop at:
✔️ Shilpgram, VIP Road
✔️ Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan

 4. Local Spices, Mahua, and Organic Products

• Try and buy:
  ✅ Mahua honey
  ✅ Tamarind candy
  ✅ Tribal masalas
  ✅ Dry snacks like Bafauri mix

 Best at:
✔️ CG Mart, Raipur
✔️ Weekly farmer’s markets

 Top Shopping Areas in Raipur

✅ Food & Shopping Tips in Raipur

✔️ Try local food stalls near Gol Bazaar and Marine Drive in the evening
✔️ Carry cash or UPI apps — not all small shops accept cards
✔️ Bargaining is okay in local markets, but avoid it at government-run emporiums
✔️ If buying silk, ask for genuine Kosa certification
✔️ Tribal festivals like Rajyotsava (Nov) offer the best shopping + food combo