Traditional dishes are not available at the restaurants as they have not been commercialised. However, on a visit to a local village in a remote area one can get a chance to taste such exotic food. All their food except the pickles and festive meals are low in oil and spices.

Some of the "dhabas" along the highways offer fairly good food although the places may look doubtful. If you are keen about local tastes try out balushais in the small sweetmeat shops. Those travelling in Jharkhand, particularly in winter, may look out for tilkut, a dry sweet savoury.