Food is one of the best reasons to visit Assam. Here's a guide to the most famous dishes of Assam — what to order and why it's special.
The dishes to try
- Masor Tenga — Assam's light, tangy fish curry soured with tomato, lemon or elephant apple
- Khar — An iconic alkaline Assamese dish made with filtered ash water, often with raw papaya and pulses
- Assamese Duck Meat Curry — Duck slow-cooked with ash gourd or pumpkin
- Aloo Pitika — Assamese mashed potato with mustard oil, onion, coriander and green chilli
- Pitha — Assamese rice-flour cakes (til, ghila, sunga) made especially during Bihu
- Joha Rice — Assam's fragrant aromatic winter rice, prized across India for its aroma
Round it off with local drinks and market snacks. On any Assam itinerary we're happy to build in authentic food experiences.
Tips for food travellers
- Eat where the locals eat — homestays and small kitchens are gold
- Try fermented specialities with an open mind
- Carry cash for markets and street stalls
TripTrix Voyages runs Assam and Kaziranga programmes for the trade — net rates on request.
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