“Siliguri sits at the ultimate crossroads connecting mainland India to the Seven Sisters. Bordered by Nepal, Bhutan, China and Bangladesh, this bustling hub in the foothills of the Himalayas is legendary for its 4 Ts: Tea, Timber, Transport & Tourism.“
“As we approach October, the grandest festival of our country – Durga Puja is finally arriving. Siliguri transforms into an absolute central utopia that stands at the very top in terms of festive celebrations, vibrant lights and community joy. With only a few weeks left until the grand carnival begins, here is the curated list of the best 15 restaurants for my foodie brothers and sisters to explore during this pujo rush!
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- Bhojohori Manna, Hill Cart Road
- Tai Wah Restaurant, Khalpara
- Dhaba By Amber, Hakimpara
- Epare Bangla, Pradhan Nagar
- Foxtrot, Bankim Nagar
- Lama By Yeti, Bankim Nagar
- Punjabi Kadhai, Janta Nagar
- Skkky Restobar Restaurant, Patiram Jote
- SALT Restaurant, Nayapara
- Terracotta Restaurant, Patiram Jote
- Paanch Phoron, Khalpara
- Charulata Restaurant, Hakimpara
- Kasturi Restaurant, Janta Nagar
- G.O.A.T. Elevated Dining and Cocktails, Bankim Nagar
- Penthouse Bar Kitchen & Cocktails, Pradhan Nagar
1. Bhojohori Manna, Hill Cart Road
- The Vibe: Nostalgic, vibrant and deeply rooted in traditional Bengali heritage.
- Must Order: The legendary slow-cooked Kosha Mangsho paired with hot luchis or steaming rice
- Average Cost: ₹600 for two people
- Address: Hotel Golden Moments, 143 Hill Cart Road, Siliguri – 734001 (visit here)
- Timings: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Hey there! If you want to dive straight into the authentic history and culinary elegance of genuine Bengali dishes, Bhojohori Manna is the perfect place, guys!
Although this legendary brand has spread its wings everywhere outside the state, the most swarmed and loved outlet in this region is located right on Hill Cart Road in Siliguri. The kitchen prepares food with zero artificial colours, making it taste exactly like a traditional, festive home-cooked meal.
But remember, NEVER leave Bhojohori Manna without trying their absolute star dish – the rich, spicy and melt-in-your-mouth Kosha Mangsho!
My Suggestion: Because it sits near primary transit routes, lines during the October 2026 Durga Puja rush easily peak at over an hour. Head there around 12:00 PM for an early lunch to beat the massive pandal-hopping crowds!
2. Tai Wah Restaurant, Khalpara
- The Vibe: Vintage, unpretentious and packed with old-school town charm.
- Must Order: Tai Wah Chicken Chowmein, Vegetable Hot & Sour Soup and their absolute crown jewel – Chicken Wonton Soup!
- Average Cost: ₹300 for two people
- Address: 234/414, Ward 6, Hill Cart Road, Khalpara, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Next stop! On our festive culinary map is the oldest and most respected Chinese restaurant in the region, standing right inside the beating heart of Siliguri – the legendary Tai Wah Restaurant
Tai Wah is highly celebrated by generations of locals for its timeless, old-school grimoire of Chinese culinary skills. Every single plate coming out of their wok carries a distinct, masterfully executed smoky flavour and a comforting homecoming essence. It doesn’t rely on fancy, modern gimmicks; it relies on pure, nostalgic taste that has stood the test of time.
If you are treating your family, make sure to anchor your table with their standout star dish – the deeply comforting Chicken Wonton Soup – before diving into a mountain of their signature chicken chowmein!
My Suggestion: Because it sits compactly on Hill Cart Road in Khalpara, this area gets completely flooded with pedestrians and festive traffic during the evening pujo rush. Skip trying to bring a car here; park further away and take a quick, breezy e-rickshaw (toto) straight to the entrance to save time!
3. Dhaba by Amber, Hakimpara
- The Vibe: Colourful, quirky and more relaxing.
- Must Order: Singh Saab Chicken
- Average Cost: ₹1000 for two people
- Address: 129/418/162, Ward 6, Hill Cart Road, Hakimpara, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Let’s move on to the ideal spot for those in the mood for a relaxing ambience, great food and their choice of drinks – Dhaba by Amber
This spot is an absolute heaven for fun-loving travellers who need total space and security to feel its beauty, along with an entertainment-filled environment with a Bollywood movie poster, a modified truck entrance and seats made from autorickshaws and bicycles. It’s also vegan-friendly and has a bar.
If you are treating your crew, do NOT forget to taste the star dish – Singh Saab Chicken before you dive into their rich north indian and Punjabi dishes.
My Suggestion: Because it sits compactly on Hill Cart Road, this area gets completely flooded with pedestrians and festive traffic during the evening pujo rush. Skip trying to bring a car here; park further away and take a quick, breezy e-rickshaw (toto) straight to the entrance to save time!
4. Epare Bangla, Pradhan Nagar
- The Vibe: Warm, authentic with old-school traditional Bengali vibe.
- Must Order: Daab Chingri, Bhapa Sorshe Illish & Manghser Pakkhi Biryani
- Average Cost: ₹700 for two people
- Address: H/765, Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Mallaguri, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Next, let us move to the most authentic, family-like ambience restaurant, Epare Bangla, which began modestly as a home kitchen during the epidemic and has since grown into one of Siliguri’s most beloved Bengali restaurants.
What started off as founder Moumita Ghosh’s cloud kitchen has evolved into a full dine-in experience, as seen by the details: a traditionally decorated dining room that teleports guests to an ancient Bengali home, even down to the little elements that instantly make visitors feel at home.
For the family members and foodie lovers, don’t forget to explore the tastes of Daab Chingri (prawns cooked in coconut gravy), Bhapa Sorshe Illish (mustard-coated steamed hilsa), and Manghser Pakki Biryani (traditional bengali-style mutton biryani).
My Suggestion: Booking a table in advance is your best option due to the limited seating and large number of visitors and residents during Puja; walk-ins may have to wait, particularly in the evenings.
5. Foxtrot, Bankim Nagar
- The Vibe: Go-getting ambience, fun-loving western vibe
- Must Order: Dahi ke kebab and Burrata
- Average Cost: ₹1,700 for two people
- Address: 5th floor, PM Tower, Sevoke Road, Bankim Nagar, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Guys, here is the talk of the town, Tripadvisor’s 2026 Traveller’s Choice restaurant – Foxtrot. This is really a place for Western-lover foodies, as here we get a diverse range of Western, European, and continental dishes, which includes a Neo-politan wood fire pizzas and wide range of classical signature cocktails with fresh ingredients.
If this western-style spot sounds like your scene, be sure to try the crowd-favourite Dahi ke Kebab and Burrata, alongside the rest of their standout menu — and round it off with a cocktail to match the mood!
My Suggestion: In the evenings on Sevoke Road, booking a seat in advance is the better option due to the limited seating and large number of visitors and residents during Puja.
6. Lama By Yeti, Bankim Nagar
- The Vibe: Friendly and welcoming ambience with warmth.
- Must Order: Thakali Thali
- Average Cost: ₹1,000 for two people
- Address: Third Floor, Near Vega Circle Extension, Ward No. 42, Sevoke Road, 3rd Mile, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Let’s roll over towards another talk of the town in Bankim Nagar – Lama By Yeti, a newly opened Himalayan-style Nepalese restaurant. A fine-dining restaurant serving large quantities of Nepalese, Chinese and Tibetan dishes, along with the full ambience of a Himalayan-Tibetan musical theme that hooks customers into enjoying the vibe.
If this Himalayan-style spot sounds like your scene, be sure to try the crowd-favourite Thakali Thali, alongside the rest of their standout menu — and round it off with something warm to match the mood!
My Suggestion: Just as with Foxtrot, booking a seat in advance is the better option due to the limited seating and large number of visitors and residents during Puja.
7. Punjabi Kadhai, Janta Nagar
- The Vibe: Vintage-style decor with a friendly vibe.
- Must Order: Bengal Butter Chicken, Og Paneer Tikka Masala, Theekha Murg Biryani, Ghee Roast Chicken
- Average Cost: ₹1,000 for two people
- Address: Sidhi Arcade, Near Anandloke Hospital, Sevoke Road, Janta Nagar, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Here is another talk of the town on Sevoke Road — Punjabi Kadhai, a popular restaurant, bar and grill loved for its hearty Punjabi flavours. A casual rooftop eatery serving generous portions of North Indian and Punjabi classics, along with a lively ambience that keeps tables packed well into the night.
If this North Indian spot sounds like your scene, be sure to try the Bengal Butter Chicken, Og Paneer Tikka Masala, Theekha Murg Biryani, Ghee Roast Chicken, alongside the rest of their standout menu — and round it off with something off their full bar to match the mood!
My Suggestion: Same with Lama By Yeti, booking a seat in advance is the better option due to the limited seating and large number of visitors and residents during Puja.
8. Skkky Rooftop Restobar, Patiram Jote
- The Vibe: Open-sky ambience with a soulful vibe.
- Must Order: Mutton Skkky, Skkky Punjabi Thali (Veg, Non-veg), Chicken Bharta, Chicken Tikka Masala, Mutton Keema Matar
- Average Cost: ₹1,000 for two people
- Address: 10th floor, Quantum Building, Paribahan Nagar, Matigara, Patiram Jote, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Let’s go to the sky… not literally Earth’s sky 😂!
Skkky, a rooftop restobar in Paribahan Nagar, is one of Siliguri’s most loved restaurants, set well away from the city’s haphazard rush and part of the Jagjeet Group of Hotels.
It offers a wide range of North Indian, Chinese, Mughlai and Italian dishes — momos, tandoori kebabs, biryanis, thalis, pizzas and pastas — along with a kids’ playroom so families can enjoy their meal while the kids play. It also has live music every night (19:30 to 23:00), with karaoke for anyone who wants to try their luck with their singing skills.
DON’T forget to try their most popular Mutton Skkky and Skkky Punjabi Thali in their own style along with Chicken Bharta, Chicken Tikka Masala and Mutton Keema Matar.
My Suggestion: Booking a seat in advance is the better option due to the limited seating with a large number of visitors and residents during Puja, and also with a limited number of parking slots, you need to come early.
9. SALT Restaurant, Nayapara
- The Vibe: Luxury dining ambience with explicit hospitality
- Must Order: Matka Mutton Biryani, Mutton Burra Kebab, Double Ghee Roast Mutton
- Average Cost: ₹1,000 for two people
- Address: Fulbari-2, Paul Group, Binnaguri, Satellite Township, West Dhantala, New Jalpaiguri, Nayapara, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Everyone! There’s another out there…salt!
It is literally not the salt you would normally consume in your diet 😂!
This is SALT Restaurant!
The luxurious atmosphere, artisanal cuisine and relaxing environment make it one of the region’s most charming family restaurants, making it a wholesome, welcoming and home-away-from-home destination.
SALT Restaurant in Phulbari, Nayapara serves a wide range of Indian, Continental and Bengali cuisine.
Along with the rest of the main courses, try the Matka Mutton Biryani, Bura Mutton Kebabs and Double Ghee Mutton Roast.
My Suggestion: Booking a seat in advance is the better option due to the limited seating with a large number of visitors and residents during Puja, and also with a limited number of parking slots, you need to come early.
10. Terracotta Restaurant, Patiram Jote
- The Vibe: Fine dining experience
- Must Order: Jeera Murgh
- Average Cost: ₹800 for two people
- Address: Barsana Shopping Complex, Matigara, Patiram Jote, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM
And again, folks, there’s another one…..Terracotta!
There are no real “terracotta” carvings, so don’t blow your minds off 😂!
This is Terracotta Restaurant.
Located at Barsana Shopping Complex in Matigala, Patiram Jote, this restaurant is famous for its fine cuisine and aromatic Northeastern and Chinese cuisine.
Along with these dishes, you should also try Jeera Murgh, which is truly mouth-watering and popular with customers.
My Suggestion: Booking a seat in advance is the better option due to the limited seating with a large number of visitors and residents during Puja, and also with a limited number of parking slots, you need to come early.
11. Paanch Phoron, Khalpara
- The Vibe: Authentic traditional bengali home vibe
- Must Order: Chingri Malai Kari, Mutton Kosha, Basanti Pulao
- Average Cost: ₹500 for two people
- Address: 19 Raja Rammohan Roy Sarani, 1st Lane, Ward No. 12, Auto Stand, Opp. Bidhan Market Rd, Ward 12, Hakim Para, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Guys, here we go… Paanch Phoron, which means “five spices.”
This is just like the previous one, “Bhojohori Manna,” but with more homely hospitality. It has really outdone itself, providing high-quality service with a highly prioritised focus on the customer dining experience.
Alongside their Bengali dishes, DO try their one-of-a-kind Chingri Malai Kari (prawn in coconut milk), Mutton Kosha (spicy mutton curry), and Basanti Pulao (fragrant rice).
My Suggestion: Booking a seat in advance is the better option due to the limited seating with a large number of visitors and residents during Puja, and also with a limited number of parking slots, you need to come early.
Okay folks, let’s move on to another gem of this traditional vibe…Charulata, Hakimpara!
12. Charulata Restaurant, Hakimpara
- The Vibe: Traditional & Innovative vibe
- Must Order: Aloo Bhaja Jhuri & Chingri Malai Curry
- Average Cost: ₹1000 for two people
- Address: Nazrulsalai, Ward 14, Bidhan Road, Hakimpara, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Guys, here we are!
A blend of divinity — Charulata Restaurant, located in the vibrant heart of Hakimpara. Each dish, from simple, authentic Bengali classics to modern snacks, is slow-cooked and finished with a touch only a seasoned hand can give.
Be sure to try the Aloo Bhaja Jhuri and Chingri Malai Curry. It’s really the talk of the town!
My Suggestion: Reserving a seat ahead of time is preferable because of the restricted seating during Puja with many visitors and residents, and with few parking spaces, arriving early is essential.
Let’s move to our next one……Kasturi, Janta Nagar!
13. Kasturi Restaurant, Janta Nagar
- The Vibe: Warm welcoming, traditional & deep cultural vibe
- Must Order: Kachupata Chingri, Mutton kosha
- Average Cost: ₹650 for two people
- Address: 349/597, Ashoka Complex, Sevoke Road, Janta Nagar, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Hey guys, we’re here! The pride of Janta Nagar, Kasturi Restaurant, is another realm of traditional and truly deep cultural hospitality. You must be fed up with too much traditional and cultural atmosphere, and that’s completely normal.
In any case, it is an indisputable pride of Bengalis here.
So don’t worry, I have something new and believe me, you’ll love it.
There are no fancy themes or authentic services, just a pure old Bengali theme that will make you feel teleported to the old Bengali era, so it is truly a breath of heaven. Their Kachu Pata Chingri and Mutton Kosha are literally delicious and definitely the tastiest of all the dishes.
Please give it a try!
My Suggestion: Booking a seat in advance is advisable due to limited seating during Puja, as there are many visitors and locals, and with scarce parking, getting there early is crucial.
Okay now, guys… let’s visit Goat. Oops… sorry 😂, not this goat 🐐… G.O.A.T. Bankim Nagar! This will literally blow up your expectations.
14. G.O.A.T. Elevated Dining and Cocktails, Bankim Nagar
- The Vibe: Upscaled and exclusively fine combinations of dining experience and sporty lounge
- Must Order: (since this is newly opened and no specific popular dishes, so I left it intentionally)
- Average Cost: ₹2,800 for two people
- Address: 4th Floor, Times Square, Sevoke Road, Opposite Ravi Automobiles, Bankim Nagar, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Guys, give a big hand of applause to the only 🗣️ G.O.A.T. of football, “Baichung Bhutia“…wait wait wait! sorry 🙏🏽
I meant this GOAT -> G.O.A.T. Elevated Dining and Cocktails of Bankim Nagar!
But why did I mentioned Baichung Bhutia here? You guys must be confused 🫤
No worries, I’m here; that’s why. He is the founder of this restaurant 🤯 (thePrint)!
Yes, guys… blown? 😄 I already told you before that you all would be blown. So anyways, brace yourself and let’s usher in without a single ado!
Guys, this restaurant is not just about food as usual, it is also filled with artwork featuring football players like Ronaldo, Messi, Maradona and many more, so you can really feel the sporting atmosphere. It serves Italian, American, North Indian and of course, traditional Bengali cuisine. So, DON’T forget to visit this G.O.A.T.
My Suggestion: Booking a seat in advance is advisable due to limited seating during Puja, as there are many visitors and locals, and with scarce parking, getting there early is crucial.
Well, folks, we have one last before we wrap up our tour, but not the least one…….Penthouse, Siliguri.
15. Penthouse Bar Kitchen & Cocktails, Pradhan Nagar
- The Vibe: Brings a plethora of multi cultural eclectic vibes
- Must Order: Melting Mushroom, Tandoori Pomfret and Lamb Shark
- Average Cost: ₹1,500 for two people
- Address: H/1620/A/2, Mallaguri, Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri (visit here)
- Timings: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
So, everyone, have you made your final preparations before we say goodbye in tears? Well, I know you don’t want that. Me too! But let’s wrap this up and make this journey an unforgettable moment!
Let’s visit the last, but never the least — “Penthouse Bar Kitchen & Cocktails” of Pradhan Nagar.
This restaurant truly feels as if we’re living inside an A-list celeb’s penthouse.
It has a truly modern interior, offers Chinese, Mughlai, North Indian cuisine, seafood and more, as well as a library of signature cocktails and mocktails – perfect for everyone from families to groups.
Also, DON’T forget to taste their A-listed dishes like Melting Mushroom, Tandoori Pomfret and Lamb Shark apart from their cuisines. You’ll love it, I’m sure.
My Suggestion: Booking a seat in advance is advisable due to limited seating during Puja, as there are many visitors and locals, and with scarce parking, getting there early is crucial.
Well, folks, this brings us to the END OF OUR JOURNEY 🫂!
Conclusion
And there you have it, folks — fifteen stops across Siliguri that’ll keep you fed, happy and ready for one more round of pandal hopping this Durga Puja!
From the homely warmth of Bhojohori Manna and Paanch Phoron to the buzzy rooftop energy of Skkky and Foxtrot, and even a GOAT-sized surprise from Baichung Bhutia himself, this city clearly knows how to do festive dining right 🎉
Whether you’re craving a classic Bengali thali, a fiery plate of Chinese, or a cocktail with a view, Siliguri has a table waiting for you.
So grab your crew, pre-book where you can (seriously, do it –Puja crowds are no joke), and let this list be your map for the season.
Bon appetit and in advance, Shubho Bijoya! 🙏🏽
