The Rasoi Rishta Cafe
Hidden among Gaya’s narrow lanes, The Rasoi Rishta Cafe reimagines the city’s dining narrative by fusing Bihari heirloom recipes with third-wave coffee culture. Inside the restored mud-brick haveli, turmeric-tinted lattes share tables with slow-cooked litti sliders, while a communal tandoor invites strangers to break bread and stories.
Police Line Rd, Gewalbigha, Gaya, Bihar 823001, India
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4.7/5 (Read the Reviews)
Tucked away on Police Line Road in Gaya, The Rasoi Rishta Cafe turns the everyday into a quiet ritual: aromatic filter coffee, Bihari-accented wraps, and clay-pot curries served under soft Edison bulbs at prices that won’t dent a student’s wallet. The 4.7-star buzz is earned by staff who remember your spice threshold on the second visit and a kitchen that keeps its grills sizzling till 10 p.m.—a rare find in a town that usually shuts early.
| Sunday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 12:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7–11 AM, 4–9 PM |
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Where exactly is The Rasoi Rishta Cafe located in Gaya?
The Rasoi Rishta Cafe sits on Police Line Road in the Gewalbigha neighbourhood, a short auto-rickshaw ride from the Gaya Junction railway station, and the full postal address is 823001 for anyone punching it into Google Maps or booking a cab.
How does a 4.7 rating place it among restaurants in India?
A 4.7 customer average on popular platforms puts The Rasoi Rishta Cafe in the top five percent of standalone restaurants across India, signalling consistently fresh food, prompt service, and a clean ambience that travellers and locals alike rave about.
Is the menu strictly regional or does it cater to wider Indian tastes?
While the kitchen celebrates Bihar staples like litti-chokha and sattu coolers, the menu also spans North Indian curries, South Indian dosas, and a few continental bites, so both pilgrims visiting Mahabodhi and backpackers find plenty to choose from.
Do they offer takeaway or delivery for tourists catching trains?
Yes, the café runs an efficient takeaway counter and partners with Swiggy and Zomato in Gaya, so you can pre-order biryanis or sandwiches and collect them en route to the station without missing your connection.