We put this list together from published food guides, including India’s official tourism site, and name them so you can check them yourself. Shops named here are the ones those guides mention. They are not paid placements, and being named here does not mean a shop is on Dukanoo. Prayagraj was called Allahabad until 2018, so older guides use that name.
The 10 dishes to try
1. Kachori sabzi
Kachoris stuffed with urad dal and usually served with aloo sabzi, says Slurrp. Incredible India names Netram Mulchand & Sons for them, and Outlook Traveller and Holidify also point to Netram in Katra. Outlook Traveller lists kachori sabzi at Loknath too.
2. Dahi jalebi
Jalebis with cold curd. Outlook Traveller names Netram for dahi jalebi, and Holidify names Hira Halwai.
3. Chaat, phulki and tikki
Incredible India says Nirala Ki Chaat in Ghantaghar offers papdi chaat and phulka made with desi ghee, and Outlook Traveller names Nirala in Chowk for phulkis and tikkis. Free Press Journal also lists Pandit Ji Ki Chaat for aloo tikki, tamatar chaat and pani puri.
4. Lassi
Incredible India says the thick, creamy lassis at Raja Ram Lassi Wala have kept their flavour “over 100 years”, and The Citizen dates the shop in Loknath Gali to 1890. Holidify lists it on Loknath Lane in Chowk.
5. Mini samosa and dal moth
The Citizen lists mini samosas, makhan ka samosa and dal moth among the snacks of Loknath Gali, and says the Hari Ram and Sons namkeen shop started there in 1890. Free Press Journal says Hari Ram & Sons offers “generations-old Samosas and Namkeens”.
6. Dahi sonth ke batashe
Puris filled with salty, tangy curd and sweet, spicy sonth chutney, as Slurrp describes them. Incredible India names Nirala Ki Chaat for them, and The Citizen lists them among the snacks of Loknath Gali.
7. Tehri
A spiced rice dish. Outlook Traveller lists tehri at Loknath and names Hira Halwai for it.
8. Masala churmura
Dry-roasted puffed rice with onions, tomatoes, herbs, peanuts and green chillies, says Slurrp. Incredible India points to Civil Lines for it, and Holidify says it is “best had at Civil Lines”.
9. Angoori petha
A sweet known for its shape and translucent colour. Outlook Traveller lists it at Petha Galli, and Holidify names Kamdhenu Sweets in Civil Lines.
10. Kali gajar ka halwa
A sweet made with black carrots and topped with dry fruit and khoya, says Slurrp. The Citizen mentions it at Loknath Gali in winter, so this one is seasonal.
Famous street food places in Prayagraj
| Area | What the guides mention |
|---|---|
| Loknath Gali and Ghantaghar, Chowk | Chaat, lassi, mini samosa, kachori, tehri, rabri and kulfi |
| Katra | Kachori sabzi and dahi jalebi at Netram |
| Civil Lines | Masala churmura, biryani, dahi bhalla, kulfi falooda and angoori petha |
| Petha Galli | Angoori petha, rabri, kulfi and rasgulla |
Veg or non-veg?
All 10 dishes on this list are normally vegetarian, but recipes vary, so ask at the stall if it matters to you. If you want non-veg, Slurrp describes Prayagraj’s biryani as spicier than Lucknow’s, and Incredible India names Eat On at Civil Lines for it.
Before you go
- The Citizen describes Loknath Gali as a narrow lane in the old part of the city, so plan to walk the last part.
- Check hours before a long trip. The dated guides here were published between 2019 and 2026, and some carry no date, so a shop’s details may have changed.
- The guides do not agree on a single best shop for any dish, and sometimes differ on a shop’s area, so treat these as places to start.
- We have left prices out, because the figures in these guides are years old. Ask at the counter.
Finding the stalls these guides miss
The famous shops above have fixed addresses. Carts and pop-up stalls are harder to find, and they are the reason we built Dukanoo. The Dukanoo map shows stalls whose owners have joined, with their open status and today’s stock. We are still adding stalls in Prayagraj, so read our guide to finding street food near you for other ways to look.