New Delhi: Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a sweet stop at Delhi’s iconic Bengali Sweet House during his visit to the capital this week, enjoying a spread of Indian snacks and traditional desserts with his mother-in-law, author and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, and Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.
The group’s outing to the popular Bengali Market establishment featured familiar Delhi favourites, including chaat, lassi and tea, followed by an assortment of sweets such as laddoos, gulab jamun and rasmalai. Videos shared by the establishment on social media offered glimpses of Sunak enjoying the food during the informal gathering.
The visit added a culinary detour to Sunak’s schedule in Delhi, where he attended the Bloomberg New Economy Forum and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13. The forum brought together business and political leaders for discussions on the global economy.
While Sunak’s official engagements focused on economic and political issues, his stop at Bengali Sweet House highlighted a more relaxed side of the visit, centred on food, family and familiar Indian flavours.
What Rishi Sunak ate at Bengali Sweet House
According to posts shared by Bengali Sweet House, Sunak, Murty and Maliwal enjoyed a selection of snacks and sweets during their visit.
The spread included chaat, a popular category of Indian street food known for its combination of sweet, tangy, spicy and savoury flavours. The group also had lassi and tea before sampling traditional Indian desserts.
Laddoos, gulab jamun and rasmalai featured among the sweets served during the outing. Rasmalai, made with soft chenna patties soaked in sweetened, flavoured milk, is a familiar favourite at Indian sweet shops. Gulab jamun and laddoos are also staples at celebrations and festive gatherings.
Maliwal shared photographs and videos from the meeting on social media, describing the afternoon as a special occasion spent with Sunak and Murty.
“Had the absolute pleasure and honour of spending a wonderful afternoon with former British Prime Minister Mr. Rishi Sunak, along with my mentor and dearest friend in Parliament, Sudha Murty ji, over some delicious Delhi chaat, rasmalai and laddoos!” she wrote.
The outing also coincided with Maliwal’s birthday, adding a personal touch to the gathering.
Bengali Sweet House is a familiar Delhi food stop
Located in Bengali Market, Bengali Sweet House and Pastry Shop is known for its selection of Indian snacks, meals, sweets and baked items.
The establishment’s menu extends beyond mithai. Visitors can find chaat and chole bhature, along with thalis, South Indian dishes and Chinese food. Its sweets counter offers traditional favourites as well as dry-fruit varieties and sugar-free options.
For many visitors, Bengali Market is a familiar destination for a quick snack or a more substantial meal. Bengali Sweet House has become one of its recognised food stops, attracting customers looking for both savoury dishes and desserts.
Sunak’s visit also reflects how food often becomes part of the itinerary for visitors to Delhi, offering an opportunity to experience the city beyond formal meetings and official events.
Not Sunak’s first visit to the establishment
The former British prime minister had visited Bengali Sweet House before. According to the establishment’s social media posts, he stopped there ahead of Diwali in 2025 as well.
His latest visit suggests that the restaurant has remained on his list of places to visit when he is in the capital.
Sudha Murty is also familiar with the establishment. Bengali Sweet House has described her as one of its regular customers and has previously shared posts about her visits, including an outing with her daughter, Akshata Murty.
The latest gathering brought together Sunak, Murty and Maliwal over food in a setting that was considerably more informal than the political and economic engagements surrounding Sunak’s visit.
The story behind Bengali Sweet House
Bengali Sweet House traces its origins to 1936, when Lala Bhimsain and Lala Banwari Lal arrived in Delhi from Bikaner, according to the establishment’s website.
The founders initially set up near the Sessions Court on Ferozshah Road before opening their shop in Bengali Market the following year.
Their idea was to serve popular Indian street-food dishes in a setting where families could sit down and eat together. Over the decades, the business developed into a well-known destination for snacks, meals and traditional sweets.
The establishment’s history is closely linked to Bengali Market’s evolution into one of central Delhi’s familiar food destinations. Its menu combines quick bites associated with Indian street-food culture with dishes and desserts suited to a longer meal.
Celebrities and politicians among its patrons
Bengali Sweet House has attracted a range of customers from Indian public life, including film personalities and politicians.
The establishment has shared posts featuring Bollywood actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Pankaj Tripathi and Sonakshi Sinha, along with political figures including Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi.
Its customer base reflects the broad appeal of Delhi’s food culture, where popular eateries can attract people from different professional and political backgrounds.
Murty’s association with the establishment has also been highlighted through its social media posts. Her presence alongside Sunak and Maliwal during the latest outing brought further attention to the restaurant.
A sweet break amid official engagements
Sunak’s visit to Bengali Sweet House offered a glimpse of how food can provide a relaxed interlude during a busy schedule of meetings and public engagements.
The former UK prime minister was in Delhi for the Bloomberg New Economy Forum and met Modi on October 13. His stop at Bengali Market added a distinctly local experience to the visit, with chaat, lassi, tea and traditional Indian sweets on the menu.
For the restaurant, the gathering was another high-profile visit to an establishment that has served Delhi customers for decades. For Sunak, Murty and Maliwal, it was an opportunity to share familiar food in an informal setting.
The menu may have been simple, but the combination of Delhi chaat and classic mithai provided a fitting taste of the capital’s food culture.