What to eat and where to eat in Gangtok, Sikkim

Summers are here and it’s time for a vacation to the snow capped mountains of Sikkim. Gangtok was established as a Buddhist pilgrimage and became a part of independent India in 1975.

Interestingly, the food here is an influence and amalgamation of Tibettian, Bhutanese, Nepalese and Himalayan culture, so if you are someone who travels to explore food, then we have curate a list for places to eat in Gangtok, Sikkim and indulge your soul in some heavenly mountain food. Read on to know more about it.

If you have a spicy palate and want to enjoy some authentic Nepalese, Sikkimese and Tibetan food, then this place is a must visit. From a lavish Nepali thali to cripy Buff Choila to juicy Jhol momos to the refreshing millet beer Tongba. Apart from these popular delicacies and drinks, the menu also includes authentic dishes like nakima, paheli dal, and philingey chutney. kaalo dal, tareko aloo, jhaneko saag, etc.

It is impossible to imagine a hill station feast without spicy and flavourful oriental cuisine like Chinese and Japanese food. Known for their much loved Sichuan-spiced chicken salad served with cucumber, kimchi, spiced ramen bowls, tasty sushi and bento boxes. This place is mostly crowded by the locals for its sumptuous food and ambience.

Hills and momos are literally synonymous, but if you happen to visit Gangtok then these handcrafted dumplings wok-tossed or steamed are a must try. Right from sumptuous pork, beef, chicken, vegetable momos and aloo cheese momos, the specialty of this place is its chilli green bean momo, which is absolutely delicious and is served with a bowl of soup.

If you are a book lover and a coffee fanatic, then this cafe is perfect for you. With an extravagant selection of classics and books, this cosy cafe will be an ultimate peaceful experience for book lovers who love cakes, bakes and a wide selection of exotic and rich coffee. This place also has some of the best cheesecakes in town.

Fond of steaming hot Thukpa and Shayaphlay or spicy hot momos, this place has something for everyone. Especially, if you are a fan of Tibetan food, then this is a must visit place. With a plethora of pork, chicken and meat delicacies, the menu has classic Tibetan style pickle Mula ko achar, which is basically julienned radish and carrot mixed in a paste of dalle chillies.

This place has the best of Nepali cuisine known for their Thakali thali. The place has a perfect set up for dining. The popular Thakali thali dish is a sumptuous platter of rice, daal, bhaji, meat/veg, papad, and traditional condiments. The menu also includes spicy aloo sandheko, a potato salad tossed with julienned carrot, radish, cucumber and onion, mixed with dalle sauce.

Fan of cakes and bakes, then Loafing around has something to please the taste buds of sweet lovers. This place is known for its freshly baked pastries, cakes and mini cupcakes and cheesecakes. Their Blueberry cheesecake is a hit among sweet lovers.

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