Restaurants in Kashmir

One thing that you must do apart from shopping and staying in a boathouse on Dal Lake is going on a food tour in Kashmir. Explore the classic authentic cuisine of the valley at the diverse restaurants in Kashmir for a blissful food experience. While the flavors in the food will satisfy your senses, the staff service will warm your soul. Jammu and Kashmir state is a treasure for those who enjoy different cuisines. Traditional Kashmiri cuisine is different from the cuisine of North India as non-vegetarian delicacies dominate it, and the staple food here is rice instead of wheat. Moreover, spices are used in an intriguing way in Kashmiri dishes.

Wazwan meal in  Restaurants in Kashmir

Wazwan is a 36-course meal with a long list of delicacies. To enjoy the royal taste, some must-try seven inseparable dishes of Wazwan are:

• Tabakh Maaz
• Rogan josh
• Rista
• Aab gosht
• Dhaniwal korma
• Marchwangan korma
• Gushtaba

You will find restaurants serving mainly Tibetan and Chinese cuisine in Leh city.

List of Famous Restaurants in Kashmir

It is not surprising that Jammu & Kashmir has many restaurants where one can sample all kinds of exciting culinary delights. Some of the best restaurants in Kashmir are-

• Ahdoos – Ahdoos is located in the heart of the city and is known for its old world charm and best Kashmiri cuisine. Dishes recommended are Wazban, Roganjosh, Kashmiri Pulao, Gushtaba, Nadru Yakhi and Dum Aloo. Restaurant has its own bakery and serves a huge variety of desserts.
• Stream – Located right across the Dal Lake Stream is famous for its Kashmiri as well as Chinese delicacies. It has modern ambience and very appealing atmosphere. It’s a good place to have sizzlers also. It is very moderately priced and is good value for money.
• Coffea Arabica – Coffea Arabica has its advantage of best location and has excellent ambience. This restaurant is managed by Hotel Broadway. It’s a up market coffee shop serving Mediterranean, Chinese, Tibetan and Kashmiri Cuisines.
• Latitude – Located at hill top Lattuide is part of Vivanta Dal View Srinagar by Taj. It has amazing view of Dal Lake, the Boulevard and Shikaras. Upscale ambience with décor open, bright and fresh makes it more desirable option for visitors. The terrace is lovely with a beautiful view perfect for brunch or luncheon.
• MotiMahal Delux – Located near beautiful Nishat gardens and Dal Lake Moti Mahal serves very delicious Vegetarian and non-Vegetarian Indian delicacies. Dishes recommended are Dal Makhani, Kababs, Chicken Afgani and Chicken Biryani.
• Hotel Grand and Restaurant – Hotel Grand’s restaurant on Residency Road is the only place which serves Wazwan, the ceremonious multi-course meal in the traditional manner as a whole meal. In the heart of this downtown area, you get to experience the famed Kashmiri feast. The meal of four courses with additional salad includes rice and six preparations of lamb and mutton and is priced very nominally at this restaurant.
• Falak Revolving Restaurant – Falak being a revolving restaurant and one can see Jammu city in 360 degree. Due to it high elevation one can view river Jammu Tawi while enjoying delicious food here. Indulge yourself over a variety of spicy as well as non-spicy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with prompt and courteous service.
• The Imperial Grill Restaurant and Bar – The Imperial Grill Restaurant and Bar is one of the best restaurants in Jammu which offers a wide range of mouth watering delicacies both vegetarian and non- vegetarian. It has a separate bar with great ambience and best cocktails.
• Moti Mahal – Moti Mahal restaurants have unique ambience that is yellow lights and golden walls creating a true mahal set up. Restaurant serves excellent tandoori cuisine besides their famous creamy Dal Makhani. You can head there for quick drinks also as bar is open throughout working hours.
• Troutbeat – Café Troutbeat on main road adjacent to Pahalgam hotel is a quaint little cafe, one of its kind probably in whole of India, is part of Pahalgam hotel & serves mouth watering varieties of fresh river rainbow trout and vegetarian combo meals. It’s a must visit place for trout lovers.
• Volga Restaurant – Volga is almost last eatery on the market road serving excellent food especially authentic Kashmiri cuisine which is not easily available in Pahalgam. It’s a decent restaurant with rich taste, enough space and parking area.
• Chopsticks Noodle Bar – Chopsticks is one of the best Pan Asian restaurants in Leh with great ambience. One has option of sitting indoors or outdoors having lovely view of mountains. It is known for its prompt service and excellent food.
• La Pizzeria – La Pizzeria serves best pizzas in Leh.They have indoor as well as outdoor seating options. Ambience of this place is great and loud music is played with disco lights at entrance. Thin crust pizzas are served here.
• Tenzin Dickey Tibetan – Tenzin Dickey Tibetan is located on Fort road and serves authentic Tibetan cuisine.Famous for their momos, thukpa and sizzlers. Portion size large enough for two people. It’s a vegetarian restaurant and very reasonable priced.