Mcleodganj's best restaurants and what to eat there

If you are a foodie and in Mcleodganj, you are in luck. This beautiful destination lures foodies from across the country as it’s one of the best places to savour the best of Tibetan, Japanese, Italian, Continental and Mediterranean food as well.

If you are keen for an essential foodies' guide for Mcleodganj, we got your back!

It is one of the few places in Mcleodganj that also serves vegan food. If you want to give vegan food a try, you can start from this place. Their extensive menu features a wide range of pastries, desserts, beverages, cakes and much more. The ambience is inviting, and their delicious food items will make you want for more.

Tucked neatly on Jogiwara Road, this bakery exudes the right amount of calm vibe that you expect from a place like Mcleodganj. Get yourself a perfectly-brewed cup of cappuccino and their walnut tart, and you will surely have a good day. And, if you want more sweetness, try out their gluten-free options as well.

If you love Italian food, look no further than Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen. As you walk into this place, you are in for a delectable treat with their wide range of pizzas, pastas, paninis, waffles, pancakes, breads, salads, jacket potatoes along with a variety of coffee and shakes.

If you want to enjoy authentic Bhutanese and Tibetan dishes, this should be your go to place. As you browse their menu, you will find a lot of traditional Tibetan and Bhutanese dishes lined up here; do gorge on ema datschi, thentuk, shepta (roasted lamb slices), shabalay, gundruk sadeko (spinach tossed in spices), steamed/fried momos, thukpas and more. During the evenings, this place is thronged by foodies, so it’s better that you visit the place early in the evening.

It’s not like any plush restaurant but once you have enjoyed a meal here, you will understand why it’s always not about judging a book by its cover. One can swear by the delectable Tibetan food found here; a look at its menu will offer you a glimpse of a variety of momos, meat pies, thukpas, mutton bhaklab, and other delicious dishes. Often visited by Buddhist monks, you can strike a conversation with them and enjoy your food like never before.

Located in close proximity to the central square in Mcleodganj, Nick’s Italian Kitchen will surprise you with their desserts. Plus, the great variety of Italian dishes with extra pops of flavours and cheese will make you forget that your stomach has gotten full. Here, you can also taste their favourite carrot cakes, banoffee pies, waffles, and more.

It’s one of the oldest food joints that you will find in the town, and is known for its great menu. Situated near the Dalai Lama Temple, it’s like visiting more than one place in one go. Choose your seat, relax, and then browse through their menu. Although you will find that this food joint is more about shakes, fresh juices, and serves the best coffee in town, don’t miss the Himachali Thali here. Other than its great food, the other highlight of this place is that it has always been an ideal place to meet people from various backgrounds.

Are you a sushi lover? If yes then Lung Ta is the place that you should definitely visit when in Mcleodganj. This place boasts of a vibrant set up, and offers the best sushi on your plate. This vegetarian-only eatery, is also one of the most affordable places to relish some flavoursome meals. When here, apart from their sushi rolls, try their miso soup, which is one of the most loved recipes here.