The traditional and famous, "Bara of Dhenkanal" is said to be the most tasty and relishing delight. Crispy from outside and tenderly soft from within, Bara is prepared from black-gram dal or urad dal along with rice. This cuisine lures many for its luscious taste and aroma.

Apart from that some of the outstanding eat out places of Dhenkanal are:-

• Idly & matar curry (Ghuguni) - Maheswar near Gandhi Mandir road.
• Debakanya-Pure veg food is one food stoppage for vegetarians.
• Meghamala, Kafils, Odia Thali are among the finest restaurants in Dhenkanal charging very reasonable prices.
• Gopal Lassi & Mishra Cold Cabin - People boast about having the best lassi in their place but the lassi in these places is awesome.
• Pampdi chaat- Master Chaat (At Gandhi mandir (temple) road)

There are many small stalls preparing good snacks items.