A gastronomical journey through Shillong: A guide to its best restaurants

Shillong, being the only recognized urban area in Meghalaya, has become the meeting point of all the tribes of the state. The conglomeration of the rich tribal bequest has made Shillong the one–point solution for travelers seeking cultural trails. Food and food habits are two of the most important aspects of a community and food lovers in Shillong have their own hotspots. The restaurants in Shillong are nice and cozy places to hangout and relish some scrumptious food items while enjoying the beautiful climate of the city often referred to as the Scotland of the East.

A mix of high end restaurants and pocket–friendly street food joints make Shillong a foodie’s paradise. For the ones who crave for the plush, we suggest Sao Aiom, housed in a posh hotel (Ri Kynjai), La Galerie is the restaurant where luxury meets city buzz, perks of being housed in Hotel Centre Point that is quite centrally located. Royalty comes alive in Café Shillong Heritage, housed in the heritage property of Royal Heritage Tripura Castle. Besides these, don’t miss out on Trattoria, a local favourite and Jadoh, a place that is alive with youthful enthusiasm.