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Siliguri is a gastronomic paradise with a variety of mouth-watering foods on offer. The city's cuisine is heavily influenced by its diverse cultural heritage and offers a blend of Indian, Nepalese, and Bengali dishes. Local delicacies like sel roti, thukpa, and phaley are a must-try for food enthusiasts visiting Siliguri.

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MUST TRY DISHES



Cuisine Must Try Food
SEL ROTI

Crispy doughnuts made from rice paste and infused with delicious flavours like milk, bananas, and cardamom.
Where to find it: You can find Sel Roti in various street food stalls and shops throughout Siliguri, especially in areas with a significant Nepali population, such as the Hong Kong market area.

SHA PHALEY

Tibetan potstickers filled with juicy meat and a variety of vegetables. Best enjoy them with chutney, or Rutang soup.
Where to find it: You can find Sha Phaley in Tibetan restaurants and street food stalls in the Chowrasta area of Siliguri.

CHANG / TONGBA

Made with a variety of grains and fermented with yeast, these local brews are a local favourite.
Where to find it: You can find Chang and Thomba in Tibetan restaurants and tea houses in the Chowrasta and Salugara areas of Siliguri.

TIBETAN TEA

Made with long tea leaves and a dollop of homemade butter, this salty tea is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day. 
Where to find it: You can find Chang and Thomba in Tibetan restaurants and tea houses in the Chowrasta and Salugara areas of Siliguri.

THUKPA

Tibetan noodle soup filled with meat, vegetables, and a blend of fragrant spices, making it the perfect comfort food.
Where to find it: You can find it in Tibetan restaurants and street food stalls in the Chowrasta and Salugara areas.

MISHTI DOI

A creamy and tangy yogurt-based treat made by fermenting sweetened milk with yogurt culture. Decorated with almonds, raisins, or saffron strands.
Where to find it: You can find Mishti Doi in sweet shops and Bengali restaurants throughout Siliguri, including in the Sevoke Road areas.