Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Asansol offers a rich mix of Bengali cuisine, street food, and shopping experiences. Whether you're looking for authentic Bengali dishes, tasty snacks, or trendy shopping spots, here’s your ultimate guide to food & shopping in Asansol.

 Best Food in Asansol

Asansol is home to Bengali, Bihari, North Indian, Chinese, and Mughlai cuisine, along with amazing street food.

1. Authentic Bengali Cuisine

 What to Eat?
✔ Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa fish cooked in mustard sauce)
✔ Chingri Malai Curry (Prawns in creamy coconut sauce)
✔ Kosha Mangsho (Slow-cooked spicy mutton curry)
✔ Shukto (Traditional Bengali mixed vegetable dish)
✔ Luchi & Alur Dom (Deep-fried bread with spicy potato curry)

 Best Places to Try:
✔ Bhojohori Manna (City Center) – Best for Bengali Thali
✔ Aheli (Peerless Inn) – Authentic fine dining
✔ Annapurna Restaurant (Hutton Road) – Budget-friendly Bengali meals

 Tip: Try Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa) during monsoon for the freshest catch!

 2. Street Food Delights

 What to Eat?
✔ Kathi Rolls – Paratha stuffed with chicken/mutton/egg & sauces
✔ Phuchka (Pani Puri/Golgappa) – Spicy, tangy & crispy street snack
✔ Mughlai Paratha – Deep-fried stuffed paratha with egg & minced meat
✔ Chowmein & Momos – Popular Tibetan-style street food
✔ Ghugni Chaat – Spiced yellow peas with tamarind chutney

 Best Street Food Areas:
✔ Hutton Road & Asansol Bazaar – Best for Kathi Rolls & Phuchka
✔ Galaxy Mall Food Court – Clean & hygienic street food options
✔ Benachity Market – Authentic Mughlai Paratha

 Tip: Visit in the evening for fresh & delicious street food!

 3. Sweets & Desserts

 What to Eat?
✔ Rosogolla – Soft, spongy syrupy sweets
✔ Mishti Doi – Sweetened fermented yogurt
✔ Chhanar Jilipi – A cheese-based crispy jalebi-like dessert
✔ Pantua – Deep-fried, syrupy Bengali sweet (similar to Gulab Jamun)

 Best Sweet Shops in Asansol:
✔ K.C. Das (Hutton Road) – Famous for Rosogolla & Sandesh
✔ Hindusthan Sweets (Benachity) – Best for Mishti Doi & Chhanar Jilipi
✔ Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick (Sentrum Mall) – High-quality sweets

 Tip: Pair Mishti Doi with hot Luchi (Puri) for a perfect Bengali breakfast!

 4. Multi-Cuisine & Fine Dining Restaurants

 What to Eat?
✔ North Indian: Tandoori Chicken, Dal Makhani, Butter Naan
✔ Chinese: Chili Chicken, Hakka Noodles, Manchow Soup
✔ South Indian: Dosa, Idli, Vada, Sambar
✔ Italian: Pizza, Pasta, Garlic Bread

 Best Restaurants in Asansol:
✔ Mainland China (Galaxy Mall) – Best for Chinese food
✔ Haldiram’s (City Center) – Famous for Indian fast food
✔ Domino’s, KFC, Subway (Sentrum Mall) – For quick bites

 Tip: Try "Chicken Lollipop" at any Chinese restaurant—it’s a local favorite!

 Shopping in Asansol

Asansol has a mix of shopping malls, local bazaars, and handicraft markets. Whether you want branded clothes, trendy streetwear, or traditional sarees, here are the best shopping spots in the city.

 1. Galaxy Mall (Biggest Mall in Asansol)

What to Buy?
✔ Branded Clothes: Levi’s, Pantaloons, Reliance Trends
✔ Electronics & Gadgets: Croma, Reliance Digital
✔ Footwear & Accessories: Bata, Woodland, Metro Shoes
✔ Home Décor: Fabindia, Home Centre

 Location: City Center, Asansol
 Budget: ₹500 - ₹10,000

 Tip: Best place for shopping, movies (INOX), and dining.

 2. Hutton Road Market (Best for Budget Shopping)

What to Buy?
✔ Affordable Clothes, Bags, and Shoes
✔ Jewelry (Artificial & Gold-Plated)
✔ Handicrafts & Home Décor Items

 Location: Near Asansol Railway Station
 Bargaining: Yes!

 Tip: Visit in the evening for better variety & street food nearby.

 3. Benachity Market (Oldest & Most Popular Bazaar)

What to Buy?
✔ Traditional Bengali Sarees – Tant, Baluchari, Jamdani
✔ Daily Wear & Trendy Clothes at Cheap Prices
✔ Household & Kitchen Essentials

 Location: Benachity, Asansol
 Bargaining: Yes!

 Tip: This is the best market for sarees & budget fashion!

 4. Sentrum Mall (Modern Shopping Experience)

What to Buy?
✔ Luxury Fashion & International Brands
✔ Cosmetics & Perfumes – MAC, Maybelline, Lakmé
✔ Watches & Accessories – Titan, Fossil, FastTrack

 Location: Asansol City Center
 Budget: ₹1,000 - ₹15,000

 Tip: Best for premium shopping & entertainment.

 5. Asansol Bazaar (Local Market for Daily Essentials)

What to Buy?
✔ Fresh Vegetables & Spices
✔ Handmade Decorative Items
✔ Traditional Bengali Home Products

 Location: Central Asansol
 Budget: ₹100 - ₹2,000

 Tip: Early morning visits get the freshest vegetables & spices!

 Pro Tips for Food & Shopping in Asansol

✔ Street food safety – Choose clean, busy stalls for fresh food.
✔ Best time for shopping – Evenings are lively & best for bargaining.
✔ Bargain smartly – Always negotiate at local markets.
✔ Cash vs Digital Payment – Malls accept cards, but street vendors prefer cash/UPI.
✔ Avoid peak hours – Shopping malls are less crowded on weekday afternoons.

Asansol is a paradise for food lovers & shoppers! Whether you want to taste Bengali delicacies, enjoy street food, buy trendy fashion, or shop for traditional sarees, Asansol has plenty of options.