Must-Try Food in Dhanbad: Litti Chokha, Dhuska and More

Dhanbad's food is a tasty mix of Jharkhandi, Bihari and Bengali kitchens. Whether you are a student at IIT (ISM), a traveller at the railway station or a local family out for dinner, these are the dishes to try.

1. Litti chokha

Roasted wheat balls stuffed with spiced sattu, served with smoky mashed brinjal, tomato and potato chokha and a spoon of ghee. Simple, filling and loved everywhere in Dhanbad.

2. Dhuska

A traditional Jharkhandi deep-fried bread made from rice and lentil batter, usually eaten with aloo or chana curry for breakfast.

3. Samosa, kachori and jalebi

Morning in a Dhanbad bazaar means hot samosas, kachori-sabzi and crispy jalebi with a kulhad of tea. Jharia and Katras markets have some of the oldest stalls.

4. Bengali sweets

Thanks to its closeness to Bengal, Dhanbad has excellent rasgulla, sandesh, mishti doi and chamcham. Many sweet shops also make pure-ghee mithai for festivals.

5. Family thalis

For a full meal, try an unlimited veg thali with dal, sabzi, rice, roti, papad and sweet. Saraidhela and Bank More have many family restaurants.

Tip: Many Dhanbad eateries take orders on WhatsApp. Use the WhatsApp button on any shop page on Dhanbad Bazaar to order or ask about timings.

Find restaurants and sweet shops near you in our Restaurants & Sweets section.