Rishi Roy

LFC BHUBANESWAR |  JULY 2026-JANUARY 2027

Rishi Roy is a digital marketer by profession and a foodie at heart. All his life decisions have somewhat revolved around food. As he grew older, he started viewing food through a deeper, historical lens. If there is anything that gives Rishi as much happiness as food, it’s football.

How did you first come to be involved with the Local Food Club?

I found out about LFC through Reddit! Suvangi (one of the first hosts) posted about the very first LFC meetup there. I reached out to her on Reddit, she added me to the WhatsApp community, and that’s where it all began.

What’s your go-to local food spot in your city, and why does it matter to you?

It’s impossible to pick just one, so here are a few favourites:

  • Bapi Dahibara Aloo Dum (IRC Village, Nayapalli): If Odisha has one dish that can go global—and actually has—it is Dahibara Aloo Dum.
  • Nanda Fast Food (Bapuji Nagar): The oldest roll shop in Bhubaneswar, serving Kolkata-style kathi kabab rolls since I was a toddler.
  • Patra Fast Food (Nayapalli): Hands down the best Chilli Chicken Paratha in Bhubaneswar. The chilli chicken isn’t typical Indo-Chinese; it’s made in a delicious desi style.

One food trend you’re loving right now, and one you’re ready to see less of.

Loving it: The one-pot cooking trend. I love how you can create deeply flavourful dishes without needing a complex, messy setup.

See less of: I’m ready to see less of the peri-peri trend. We seriously need to stop sprinkling it on everything.

What’s something you’ll almost always find in your fridge?

Eggs in the main compartment, and ice cream in the freezer.

What’s an LFC moment or memory that you’ll never forget?  

It has to be the very first meetup, which I actually co-hosted. I was nervous and skeptical about how it would turn out—it ended up being one of the best times I’d had in a while.

How do you imagine your Local Food Club growing and flourishing over time? 

The best part about building this community is how strangers turned friends; we unconditionally look out for each other, especially when it comes to food. The main reason I want this community to grow and flourish is that Bhubaneswar loves food like no other city. If you ask anyone on the street, they will have a passionate opinion about local dishes. Bhubaneswar’s people and culture are very welcoming—we embrace and adopt all cuisines, food traditions, and cultures.

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