Rayagada is one of the well-connected districts of Odisha, but the people here still prefer a traditional lifestyle. This is also reflected in the food choice of the region. Apart from the larger hotels, which have multiple cuisines, Rayagada mostly has small restaurants that serve traditional food. Punjabi, Mughlai and Chinese food are available here, like the rest of India, but the quality and taste is not always as you expect it to be, so it is best to stick to the traditional food since that is what is made best here.