Dehradun is known as the city of beautiful landscapes and rightly so. But the food here is no less. With tourists thronging the city at all times, it has become a haven for good food, trendiest of cafes, restaurants and pubs serving all kinds of cuisines. While the city’s food scene has seen a boom, there are a few iconic places that everyone needs to visit for old charm and lip smacking food.
Here are 8 eateries in Dehradun that every tourist must visit:
1. Kalsang Friends Corner: A cozy little café tucked away in the heart of Dehradun, Kalsang Friends Corner will give you the true taste of Tibet. With dishes like momos, noodles, thukpas, tofu and many more, the portions are generous and the taste will have you coming back for more.
2. Y Café and Restaurant: Y Café and Restaurant is not your average café in Dehradun. It is a place where you can socialize over good food and great company. The café hosts live music sessions and boasts of an impressive collection of books. The coffee here is rightly hyped about and their signature creamy lasagna is not to be missed.
3. Moti Mahal Delux: For a dinner with the family, step into one of Dehradun’s oldest and most popular restaurants, Moti Mahal that has been serving North Indian cuisine for over six decades. The place is elegant, staff is attentive and the menu features a variety of tandoori specialties, rich gravies and fragrant biryanis. Do not miss the butter chicken and Dal Bukhara here.
4. Mirabilia: If you are looking for a romantic dinner spot in Dehradun, you must go to Mirabilia. This luxurious yet affordable Indian restaurant has an intimate atmosphere and perfect for couples looking to spend some time together. The menu has cuisines like Italian, Chinese, Indian and Mediterranean so you are spoilt for choice.
5. Black Pepper Restaurant: If you want to eat at a good multi-cuisine restaurant in Dehradun, Black Pepper Restaurant is the one. This is a culinary gem overlooked by tourists but a favourite of the locals. The spacious and beautifully decorated restaurant serves North Indian, South India, Italian and Chinses cuisines. Don’t miss their Paneer Butter Masala which is sure to leave you wanting for more.
6. Town Table: Situated on the famous Rajpur Road of Dehradun, Town Table is one of the most famous roof top restaurants in Dehradun. For anyone who appreciates quality food with a warm atmosphere and hospitable service, a meal at Town Table is a must. Must haves here are pizza, peach ice tea and cold coffee.
7. KC Momos: KC Restaurant in Dehradun is a popular street food eatery which is famous for its juicy mutton momos and soups. Located at Rajpur Road, this joint is said to be the oldest fast food corner in the city and offers lip smacking noodles, spring rolls, mutton and veg momos and all types of soups.
8. Flavours: Another famous eatery in the city, Flavours is where people go to satisfy their desi North Indian food cravings. Although everything they serve in the menu is a delectable, one cannot miss the butter chicken and dal makhani. And if you’re in the mood for a drink, the bar here serves liquor as well.
So, when are you planning your next trip to Dehradun to explore all these places?
