Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Bilaspur is a food lover’s delight, offering a mix of traditional Himachali cuisine, North Indian flavors, and local street food. It is also a great place to shop for handicrafts, organic products, and Himachali specialties. Here’s everything you need to know about food and shopping in Bilaspur.

 Best Food to Try in Bilaspur

 Traditional Himachali Dishes

✅ Dham Thali – A traditional Himachali feast served with madra (chickpea curry), rajma, kadhi, meetha bhaat (sweet rice), and boor ki kadi.
✅ Siddu – A steamed wheat bread filled with spiced lentils or walnuts, best served with ghee & dal.
✅ Chana Madra – A yogurt-based chickpea curry with local spices, a must-try Himachali dish.
✅ Aloo Palda – A delicious potato dish cooked in spiced curd gravy.
✅ Babru – A stuffed puri, similar to a kachori, made with black gram paste.
✅ Aktori – A buckwheat pancake, a popular dish from the Himachal hills.

 Street Food & Snacks

✅ Chana Samosa – Samosas served with spicy chana curry, a local favorite.
✅ Momos – Steamed or fried dumplings filled with vegetables or meat, influenced by Tibetan cuisine.
✅ Tikki Chaat – Aloo tikki served with chickpeas, tamarind chutney, and curd.
✅ Chole Bhature – A spicy, rich North Indian dish that’s a must-try in Bilaspur.
✅ Kangra Tea – A locally grown herbal tea with a refreshing aroma, perfect for tea lovers.

 Sweets & Desserts

✅ Meetha Bhaat (Sweet Rice) – A saffron-flavored Himachali dessert.
✅ Mittha – A famous sweet dish made of dry fruits and rice, cooked with saffron.
✅ Besan Barfi & Gulgule – Traditional sweets available at local sweet shops.

 Best Places to Eat in Bilaspur

1. New Lake View Restaurant (For Himachali Cuisine)