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Khajuraho food guide
🍛 Food Guide

Best Food in Khajuraho

Where ₹20 patties outside Matangeshwar temple rival Delhi's best, and rooftop coffee at Raja Cafe comes with a view of 1000-year-old stone carvings.

  • ✦11 curated food spots near Western Group of Temples, Matangeshwar Temple & Gol Market
  • ✦Authentic Samosa, Chhote Ki Chaat & Wood-Fired Pizza in Khajuraho
  • ✦From Hari Om Misthan Bhandar's hot pakode in the main market to Mediterranean Cafe's wood-fired pizza near the temple complex
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Curated by SwaadYatra·Verified food guide for Khajuraho·Last updated 29 May 2026

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Khajuraho is a small town where the food scene is as layered as its temples — modest street stalls sit alongside rooftop cafes that serve wood-fired pizza with views of 10th-century stone carvings. Hari Om Misthan Bhandar in the main market is the go-to breakfast spot for locals, with hot samosas, pakode, and strong adrak-elaichi chai at ₹5 a cup. The evening food market near Matangeshwar temple comes alive after sunset — ₹20 patties loaded with cheese and aloo stuffing, falooda with chia seeds and jelly, and freshly fried samosas with tomato chutney. What makes eating in Khajuraho different is the contrast — Chhote Ki Chaat at Gol Market is where locals eat, while Raja Cafe and Mediterranean Cafe cater to the international tourist crowd with rooftop views of the Western Group of Temples. The best street food in Khajuraho is found in the lanes around the temple market, not in the tourist restaurants.

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Hari Om Misthan Bhandar

Samosa, Pakode, Jalebi, Chai

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹10–₹20
Near: Matangeshwar Temple · ~200 m

Hari Om Misthan Bhandar in Khajuraho's main market is the only dedicated breakfast spot locals swear by — hot samosas, crispy pakode, fresh jalebi, and strong adrak-elaichi chai served together. The chai is strong with…

Traveler Tip

Best visited in the morning. Chai is only ₹5. Pakode are the local favourite — order those over samosa if you want something different. Simple seating, no frills.

Main Market, Khajuraho
In the main market area, near Badri Seth Restaurant
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#2

zaheer Parathe Wale

Paratha

Best for: Dinner
Avg Price:₹30–₹60
Near: Matangeshwar Temple · ~300 m

zaheer Parathe Wale is Khajuraho's most talked-about paratha stall — locals consistently recommend it as the best paratha in town. The shop opens only in the evening, making it a dinner destination. Located in the main…

Traveler Tip

Opens only in the evening — don't come in the morning, it will be closed. Ask locals for exact timing as it varies. Popular enough that locals mention it unprompted.

Main Market, Khajuraho
In the main market near the central chowk area
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#3

Babu chaat bhandaar

Karela Chaat

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹20–₹40
Near: Western Group of Temples · ~500 m via Gol Market

Babu chaat bhandaar at Gol Market is Khajuraho's most famous local chaat stall — the kind of place that locals mention first when asked where to eat in town. Gol Market is the main market hub of Khajuraho, and this…

Traveler Tip

Gol Market is the main local market — ask anyone for directions. This is where locals eat, not tourists. Evening is the best time to visit when the market is most active.

Gol Market, Khajuraho
In Gol Market, the main local market of Khajuraho
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#4

Raja Cafe

Grilled Chicken Cheese Sandwich, Mushroom Omelette, Filter Coffee

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹200–₹400
Near: Western Group of Temples · 50 m

Raja Cafe is Khajuraho's oldest and most popular tourist cafe — located right beside the Western Group of Temples with a rooftop that gives a direct view of the temple complex. The grilled chicken cheese sandwich is…

Traveler Tip

Rooftop seating gives the best temple view — go there, not the ground floor. Breakfast is the best meal here. Coffee is good. One of the oldest cafes in Khajuraho.

Near Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
Right beside the Western Group of Temples entrance
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#5

Mediterranean Cafe

Wood-Fired Pizza, Coffee

Best for: Lunch
Avg Price:₹300–₹500
Near: Western Group of Temples · ~200 m

Mediterranean Cafe on the first floor near the Western Group of Temples is Khajuraho's most talked-about pizza spot — their wood-fired pizza has a thin, well-baked crust with generous cheese and the smoky aroma of the…

Traveler Tip

Wood-fired pizza is the only reason to come here. First floor gives a market view. Complementary cookies with coffee are a nice touch. Better pizza than most places in the region.

Near Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
First floor, near the Western Group of Temples market area
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Maharaja's Cafe

Chicken Noodles, Red Chilli Chicken, Coffee

Best for: Lunch
Avg Price:₹200–₹350
Near: Western Group of Temples · ~100 m

Maharaja's Cafe near the Western Group of Temples serves Chinese and Indian food with indoor and outdoor seating. The chicken noodles are well-fried with black pepper, cabbage, onion, carrot, and chunks of chicken — hot…

Traveler Tip

Indoor seating is better in cold weather. Chicken noodles and red chilli chicken are the best orders. Italian, Chinese, and Indian options available. Reasonable prices.

Near Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
In front of the Western Group of Temples complex
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#7

Saffron Cafe

Chicken Penne in Red Sauce, Coffee

Best for: Lunch
Avg Price:₹200–₹350
Near: Western Group of Temples · ~200 m

Saffron Cafe near the Western Group of Temples serves a chicken penne in red sauce that's well-executed — soft penne, rich tomato-basil sauce, and tender chicken pieces cooked properly in the sauce. Indoor and outdoor…

Traveler Tip

Chicken penne in red sauce is the recommended order. Indoor and outdoor seating both available. Reasonable prices compared to other tourist cafes in the area.

Near Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
Opposite the Western Group of Temples, first floor
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#8

Badri Seth Restaurant

Paratha, Local Thali

Best for: Lunch
Avg Price:₹80–₹150
Near: Matangeshwar Temple · ~300 m

Badri Seth Restaurant is one of Khajuraho's most established local eateries — mentioned consistently by locals as a reliable place for parathas and simple Indian food. Located in the main market area, it serves the…

Traveler Tip

Local restaurant, not tourist-facing. Parathas are the recommended order. Located in the main market near Hari Om Misthan Bhandar.

Main Market, Khajuraho
In the main market area, near Hari Om Misthan Bhandar
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FAQs

Common Questions About Food in Khajuraho

Everything travellers ask before visiting Khajuraho

Khajuraho is famous for simple Bundelkhandi food -- Patties (stuffed pastries near Matangeshwar Temple at ₹20), Dal-Bafla, Bedai-Sabzi, and local thalis. The town is small and food options are limited but authentic. Most food spots are near the Western Group of Temples and the main market.

Traveler Reviews

What Travelers Are Saying

Real experiences from food explorers across India

"₹20 for patties loaded with cheese and aloo — I genuinely couldn't find this in Delhi at any price. Ate two standing outside the temple market at night. The cheese pull was real and the filling was generous."

🍽️ Patties at Local Patties Stall

Aditya Sharma

Travelled from Delhi

"Rooftop breakfast with the Western Group of Temples right in front of you — the sandwich was loaded with chicken and cheese, french fries on the side. Coffee was decent. The view is what makes this place worth it."

🍽️ Grilled Chicken Cheese Sandwich at Raja Cafe

Priya Mehta

Travelled from Bhopal

"The wood-fired smell hits you before the pizza arrives. Thin crust, well-baked, generous cheese. The pineapple and chicken combination worked better than I expected. First floor market view is a bonus."

🍽️ Wood-Fired Pizza at Mediterranean Cafe

Rahul Verma

Travelled from Kanpur

"Hot samosas and ₹5 chai before the morning temple visit — this is the right way to start a day in Khajuraho. Pakode were crispy and fresh. Simple place but the food is consistently good."

🍽️ Samosa at Hari Om Misthan Bhandar

Sneha Joshi

Travelled from Indore

"Chia seeds, jelly, ice cream — all layered properly and made fresh in front of you. For the price, this is exceptional. The guy running it takes his time to make it right. Best thing I ate in Khajuraho."

🍽️ Falooda at Falooda Stall (Takkal)

Vikram Singh

Travelled from Jaipur

"Hot chicken noodles on a cold Khajuraho evening — black pepper forward, lots of vegetables, good chunks of chicken. Indoor seating was comfortable. Not exceptional but solid and warm when you need it."

🍽️ Chicken Noodles at Maharaja's Cafe

Ananya Gupta

Travelled from Lucknow

"Gol Market is where locals actually eat — Chhote Ki Chaat is the real deal, not the tourist-facing stuff near the temples. Tangy, spiced, fresh. Worth the short walk from the temple complex."

🍽️ Chaat at Chhote Ki Chaat

Rohan Tiwari

Travelled from Jabalpur

"Soft penne, good red sauce, tender chicken — nothing groundbreaking but well-executed and reasonably priced for a tourist area. Indoor seating was comfortable. Good for a sit-down meal between temple visits."

🍽️ Chicken Penne in Red Sauce at Saffron Cafe

Kavita Nair

Travelled from Mumbai

"The samosas here taste different from what I'm used to — the spicing is more local and the tomato chutney is sharper. Ate them hot standing outside the temple market. Cheap and fresh, which is all you need."

🍽️ Samosa at Local Samosa Stall

Manish Patel

Travelled from Ahmedabad

"Mushroom omelette with lots of butter and toast — simple but well-made. The rooftop view of the temples while eating breakfast is genuinely special. Service was a bit slow during peak morning hours though."

🍽️ Mushroom Omelette at Raja Cafe

Divya Reddy

Travelled from Hyderabad

"₹20 for patties loaded with cheese and aloo — I genuinely couldn't find this in Delhi at any price. Ate two standing outside the temple market at night. The cheese pull was real and the filling was generous."

🍽️ Patties at Local Patties Stall

Aditya Sharma

Travelled from Delhi

"Rooftop breakfast with the Western Group of Temples right in front of you — the sandwich was loaded with chicken and cheese, french fries on the side. Coffee was decent. The view is what makes this place worth it."

🍽️ Grilled Chicken Cheese Sandwich at Raja Cafe

Priya Mehta

Travelled from Bhopal

"The wood-fired smell hits you before the pizza arrives. Thin crust, well-baked, generous cheese. The pineapple and chicken combination worked better than I expected. First floor market view is a bonus."

🍽️ Wood-Fired Pizza at Mediterranean Cafe

Rahul Verma

Travelled from Kanpur

"Hot samosas and ₹5 chai before the morning temple visit — this is the right way to start a day in Khajuraho. Pakode were crispy and fresh. Simple place but the food is consistently good."

🍽️ Samosa at Hari Om Misthan Bhandar

Sneha Joshi

Travelled from Indore

"Chia seeds, jelly, ice cream — all layered properly and made fresh in front of you. For the price, this is exceptional. The guy running it takes his time to make it right. Best thing I ate in Khajuraho."

🍽️ Falooda at Falooda Stall (Takkal)

Vikram Singh

Travelled from Jaipur

"Hot chicken noodles on a cold Khajuraho evening — black pepper forward, lots of vegetables, good chunks of chicken. Indoor seating was comfortable. Not exceptional but solid and warm when you need it."

🍽️ Chicken Noodles at Maharaja's Cafe

Ananya Gupta

Travelled from Lucknow

"Gol Market is where locals actually eat — Chhote Ki Chaat is the real deal, not the tourist-facing stuff near the temples. Tangy, spiced, fresh. Worth the short walk from the temple complex."

🍽️ Chaat at Chhote Ki Chaat

Rohan Tiwari

Travelled from Jabalpur

"Soft penne, good red sauce, tender chicken — nothing groundbreaking but well-executed and reasonably priced for a tourist area. Indoor seating was comfortable. Good for a sit-down meal between temple visits."

🍽️ Chicken Penne in Red Sauce at Saffron Cafe

Kavita Nair

Travelled from Mumbai

"The samosas here taste different from what I'm used to — the spicing is more local and the tomato chutney is sharper. Ate them hot standing outside the temple market. Cheap and fresh, which is all you need."

🍽️ Samosa at Local Samosa Stall

Manish Patel

Travelled from Ahmedabad

"Mushroom omelette with lots of butter and toast — simple but well-made. The rooftop view of the temples while eating breakfast is genuinely special. Service was a bit slow during peak morning hours though."

🍽️ Mushroom Omelette at Raja Cafe

Divya Reddy

Travelled from Hyderabad

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