Explore Prayagraj's Famous sweets, dish & Specialties in Old Allahabad

Rasgulla is a syrupy dessert which is popular in the west Bengal region of India. It is said that Rasgulla was offered to Mahalaxmi by the lord Jagannath in a ritual which is called nildri. It is said that it is also offered at the Puri Jagannath Temple. In the 15th century, the Rasgulla was one of the offerings of Lord Jagannath it is also said that the spongy Rasgulla is developed by the Kolkata-based confectioner whose name was noben Chandra Das in Bengal in 1868.

 Rasgulla is eaten all over India and not only in India it is famous in Pakistan, Bangladesh and as well as south Asian countries. In Nepal, Rasgulla is also popular. Besides Bengali rasgulla, the Rasgulla which is sold in Prayagraj has its class as it is claimed to be the best rasgulla in Prayagraj. Places where you can wolf down the best rasgulla in Prayagraj

You can relate the popularity of paan in prayagraj to the song “khaike paan banaras wala”.When Mr Bachchan said "Khaike Paan Banaras Wala" This phrase explained the popularity of Paan in Banaras so your Prayagraj visit is incomplete without the taste of paan. Before going too Deep let's discuss the origin of Paan. Paan is known as betel leaves which are taken in many Southeast Asian countries along with India. Betel leaf is taken with coconut, dates, menthol, and Saffron and there are so many substances that are part of it. 

It is said that Betel chewing was coming from the Philippines where it started and after that, it spreads to other countries. Ibn battuta mentioned betel leaves in his scripture. It has great health benefits and it is a narcotic which gives the feeling of freshness same as the coffee. Not only in India but is also popular in Micronesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. In India, no one can take the place of banarasi paan. All those who come to Prayagraj Paan must thing to take it here. 
Places where you can get the lip-smacking banarasi paan

The life of a foodie is incomplete without the delicious taste of Spicy and Tangy taste of chaat. Chaat is eaten all over India, especially in the region or states like Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is also eaten in South Asian countries like Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh the earlier mention of chaat is founded in the era of the Mughal emperor in the 17th century in Northern India.

There are several types of chaat present in India but most of the chaat originated from Uttar Pradesh now it is eaten all across South Asia. There are several types of chaat like Aloo Chaat, aloo tikki, bhelpuri, Dahi Puri chaat,  Pani puri, chaat masala, Samosa chaat, chana chaat, paneer chat, Dhakaa chaat, katori chaat and many more. As Uttar Pradesh is famous for different types of chaat Prayagraj too has some famous shops for chaat where you can get the world's best chaat.
Kashi Chaat Bhandar 
Kashi chaat bhandar is a small shop but well-known among the people of prayagraj for making the best chaat in the whole of Uttar Pradesh. People wait in line to get a different types of chaats. There is not much space inside the shop as it is a small shop but people enjoy the taste of chaat by standing outside the shop.
Location -godowlia chowk (between crossroads and church)prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Ram bhandar 
Ram bhandar is famous for serving the best-ever chaat and kachori in the town. The best time to come here is to come in the early morning by having a good breakfast you will be able to enjoy your full day.
Location-  C.K. 15/29, Katra Ratan Lal, Thateri bazar