Dalma Unit‑4 is a landmark place to experience everyday Odia food, frequently recommended by locals and guides as a must‑visit for regional cuisine. The dining room is simple and functional rather than fancy, but it stays packed at lunch and dinner with families, office‑goers and travellers who come specifically for thalis and traditional curries.
The restaurant takes its name from dalma, a lightly spiced lentil and mixed‑vegetable curry that is a signature of Odia home cooking and appears on almost every plate. Menus and reviews highlight veg and non‑veg Odia thalis, Pakhala thali (fermented rice with accompaniments), rice with curries, prawn and fish preparations, chicken and mutton dishes, and classic sides like badi chura, saga, mahura and chhena poda for dessert. Food bloggers and city guides describe the flavours as homely and not overly oily or spicy, with the focus on authenticity rather than restaurant‑style fusion.
Dalma has expanded as a chain with additional outlets (for example Baramunda and Nandan Kanan Road), but the Unit‑4 restaurant is often cited as the flagship or original city outlet. Prices sit in the ₹₹ band, roughly ₹200–₹400 per person depending on whether diners choose basic thalis or add seafood and extra dishes. Service is quick and efficient, though queues are common during weekend lunch and dinner, especially around festivals and Pakhala Dibasa.
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What kind of food does Dalma serve?
Dalma specializes in authentic Odia cuisine with both vegetarian and non‑vegetarian dishes, including Odia thalis, Pakhala meals, dalma curry, fish and prawn curries, chicken and mutton.
Is Dalma vegetarian‑friendly?
Yes, Dalma offers vegetarian thalis and multiple veg sides like dalma, badichura, saga, mahura and other vegetable curries, and is often listed as vegetarian‑friendly with vegan options.
What are must‑try dishes at Dalma?
Recommended items include veg or non‑veg Odia thali, Pakhala thali, dalma lentil‑vegetable curry, prawn or fish chhanchhada/chhecha, mutton curry and chhena poda for dessert.
How much does a typical meal cost?
Most guests spend around ₹200–₹400 per person for thalis and mains at the Unit‑4 outlet, putting Dalma in a moderate ₹₹ price band.
What are Dalma Unit‑4’s opening hours?
Unit‑4 usually operates for lunch from about 11:30/11:45 am to 3:30/4:00 pm and for dinner from 7:00 pm to about 10:00/10:30 pm every day.
Does Dalma offer home delivery?
Yes, Dalma provides takeaway and delivery through platforms such as Swiggy/Zomato and also appears as a home‑delivery restaurant in local directories.
Is prior reservation required?
Reservations are not mandatory but can be made by phone; this helps avoid waiting during peak lunch and dinner times when the Unit‑4 outlet gets crowded.
Does Dalma serve alcohol?
No, Dalma is described as an Odia restaurant without alcohol service; it focuses on family dining with traditional meals.
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