Food & Cuisine

Taste the flavors of Dehradun

Dehradun is Famous For

Garhwali cuisineBal MithaiKafuliAloo Ke GutkeSingodiChainsoo

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Dish Veg

A nutritious Garhwali green curry made from spinach and fenugreek leaves, cooked with rice paste and local spices. Served with steamed rice.

Where to try: Orchard Restaurant, Town Table, Local Garhwali dhabas

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Dish Veg

Slow-cooked dal preparation made from ground lentil mix (gahat and other pulses), a staple of Garhwali cuisine with a unique smoky flavour.

Where to try: Orchard Restaurant, Local eateries

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Dish Veg

A traditional Uttarakhandi potato dish cooked with local spices, mustard seeds, and green chillies. A popular side dish served with puri or roti.

Where to try: Kumar Vegetarian, Local dhabas

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Sweet Veg

Iconic Uttarakhandi sweet made from khoya coated with sugar balls. A must-try delicacy originally from Almora, widely available in Dehradun.

Where to try: Standard Sweets, Prakash Lal Sweets

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Sweet Veg

A traditional sweet made from khoya and coconut, wrapped in maalu leaf. A unique Kumaoni sweet popular across Uttarakhand.

Where to try: Standard Sweets, Local sweet shops

restaurant

Popular restaurant known for Garhwali and North Indian cuisine in a garden setting on Rajpur Road.

GarhwaliNorth IndianChinese

Mid Range ~₹800 for two Delivery

restaurant

A Dehradun institution for pure vegetarian South Indian and North Indian food since 1955. Famous for dosas and thalis.

South IndianNorth IndianChinese

Budget ~₹400 for two Pure Veg Delivery

cafe

Contemporary restaurant and cafe serving diverse cuisines with a focus on local flavors and modern presentation.

ContinentalItalianNorth IndianGarhwali

Mid Range ~₹1200 for two Delivery