Best Restaurants in Kashmir

Kashmir is generally known as the paradise on earth. Adding to the beauty of its landscapes, meadows and water bodies is the food that can be enjoyed in those beautiful and amazing places.

Kashmir, and especially Srinagar, has a vast network of beautiful and tasty restaurants that offer all kinds of food and are accessible from the main hotels.

Popularly known for its local Kashmiri Cuisine, you could easily enjoy Tibetan, continental as well as Mughlai food in those restaurants. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food can be enjoyed

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Top Restaurants in Kashmir

1. Ahdoo’s Restaurant

One of the oldest food outlets in Srinagar, Ahdoo’s is majorly known as the secret-keeper of the major Kashmiri Cuisine – the Wazwan.

This restaurant offers both Vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food that you can enjoy along with the beautiful views that this place has to offer.

This place is located on Residency Road and is near to almost all of the major hotels in Srinagar

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2. Kareema Restaurant

Located in the Regal Lane on Residency road in Srinagar, this restaurant is known for its Mughlai Dishes, vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian foods and sweets.

This hotel usually serves food between 8 in the morning till 9 in the night.

You can certainly enjoy your food at this restaurant along with the stunning view it has to offer

kareema

3. Lhasa Restaurant

Famous for its Laphing dish, Lhasa in Srinagar is one of the most authentic places that serve Tibetan food. Apart from that they also have a very Asian ambiance and an outdoor eating facility as well.

This restaurant is located on the boulevard rood adjacent to Dal Lake, which gives it a more than beautiful ambiance as well as tasty food.

This place can be entertained for both lunch as well as dinner from 8 in the morning to 11 in the night.

lahasa

4. Alka Salka Restaurant

one of the best restaurants in Kashmir for lunch and dinner, Alka Salka is known for its traditional taste in the Kashmiri cuisine – Wazwan.

Apart from delectable Wazwan dishes like Rogan Josh and Goshtaba, this place also serves vegetarian food and that too of best quality. If you prefer vegetarian food, this place is known for its Dum Aloo and Mushroom and Peas.

This place is also located on the Residency rooms not too far from Lal Chowk

alka salka

5. Dana Pani Pahalgam

Pahalgam is one of the most visited hill stations in Kashmir. It is a picaresque valley with vast meadows and valleys.

If you are in Pahalgam, you can easily enjoy your trip by adding some tasty and delectable food at Dana Pani. This restaurant is located in Chandanwari and is a one hundred percent vegetarian food outlet.

Some of the best foods that you can enjoy in Dana Pani are Rajma Chawal and Chole Bature. This can also help you take a break from the regular Kashmiri cuisine you would be enjoying in most parts of Kashmir.

dana pani

6. Linz Café

one of the most visited restaurant by the tourists in Kashmir, Linz Café is almost half a century old serving fresh and delectable food in the capital city of Srinagar.
Located at the famous Residency road, this café provides Dishes like Kashmiri Pulao, Rogan Josh, Goshtaba, Tabak Maaz, and more.
You can also enjoy your Jhelum view from the café while staying in the heart of Srinagar city.

linz

7. Nedous Dining Room

If the beauty of Kashmir is natural, it is definitely assisted by the tasty food provided by the fine dining rooms and restaurants that surround its natural hill stations.

One such awesome restaurant is the Nedous Dining Room that is located in the famous hill station of Gulmarg.

This restaurant serves both Vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food that is highly in taste and the aroma of the food compliments the beautiful you will be enjoying in this dining. This can add to your trip as a much remembered experience.

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8. Chinar Café, Srinagar

This famous restaurant is located along the famous 5 star hotel, The Grand Lalit. This Multi cuisine restaurant is sophisticated in its design and probably the best for its food and experience.

If you are in and around Srinagar, do not forget to take a visit there. The food is slightly expensive but the taste, the quick service and the environment will have you floored

chinar

9. Nathu Sweets

A very famous name in the northern India, Nathu has been one of the major restaurants serving tourists and locals alike with greatest food and sweets in Srinagar.

Located on the other side of the Dal Lake in Dalgate, this is the best spot for your fast foods with a view.
Some of the best foods served here include but are not limited to North Indian, Chinese and Desserts

Nathu's Sweets

10. Mughal Darbar

With many branches and outlets in Kashmir, Mughal Durbar is one of the major food outlets in Srinagar. Known for its Mughlai food, this restaurant is majorly known for its tasty food, quick services as well as economical prices.

The main Mughal Darbar is located on the Residency Road, with branches across all the major places in Kashmir. It serves some of the best non-vegetarian food along with sweets and desserts

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Best Restaurants in Gulmarg

Gulmarg is a beautiful place which is a major tourist destination in Kashmir. Not only is the natural beauty and vast meadows pleasing, it is one of the best places that can offer you the best food in all the major categories. Some of the best restaurants in Gulmarg are:

  • Nedous Dining Hall
  • Bakhshi Restaurant
  • Cloves Restaurant
  • The Gulmarg Cafeteria

Best Restaurants in Pahalgam

Pahalgam is yet another hill station which also acts as a major tourist destination and a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra. This place has a variety of both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian restaurants which are an attraction for the locals as well as tourists.

Some of the best restaurants in Pahalgam are:

  • Dana Pani, Pahalgam
  • Punjabi Rasoi
  • Sagar Ratna, Pahalgam

Best Restaurants in Srinagar

Srinagar is the capital and the major city in Kashmir. This place has a multitude of restaurants, eateries and cafes. Mostly located on the Residency road and Dalgate, Srinagar has some of the best restaurants in Kashmir where you can enjoy all kinds of food.

Some of the best places to eat in Srinagar are:

  • Chinar, Srinagar
  • Lhasa restaurant, Srinagar
  • Mughal Darbar, Srinagar
  • Ahdoo’s Restaurant, Srinagar
Frequently asked questions

Kashmiri cuisine – the Wazwan – is the most delicious food in Kashmir

Tourists usually say that the “Modur Palav” Sweet rice is the best food to enjoy in Kashmir

Wazwan Thali uses comes in a price of around 700 rupees in Kashmir

Yes, you can enjoy both vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food in Kashmir

Kashmir has many vegetarian foods that are famous. Some of them are Veg Pulao, Matar Paneer and Lotus Stems.