Though Dehradun offers a number of choices, the local Pahadi cuisine is worth trying while here. These include Kandalee ka Saag, Gahat ki Daal, Aloo ke Gutke, Kaafli and Gulgula. Traditional sweets that you cannot miss include Bal Mithai, Arsa and Jhangora ki Kheer at places like Kumar Sweets and Anandam Sweets. Known for its confectionaries and bakeries, Dehradun's pista & aata biscuits, rusk and pastries are famous all over India. Ellora's Melting Moments, Standard Bakers and Grand Bakers are exceptional. Stick jaws candy is another local speciality of Dehradun. The kachoris at the famous Chetan Puri Wala in Hanuman Chowk are a local favourite. While the flavours of Dehradun promise to satiate your hunger, North Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, Thai, Italian, South Indian, Continental cuisines are also easily available in Dehradun.
Here are the top 5 restaurants in Dehradun:
1. Kumar's
15B, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
South-Indian
11AM-10:30PM
INR 700
2. Ellora's Melting Moments
29, Rajpur Road, Chukkuwala, Dehradun, India
Bakery, Cafe
8 AM to 10 PM
INR 250
3. Motimahal
7, RajpurRoad, Rajpur, Dehradun, India
North-Indian, Rajasthani
10 AM to 11 PM
INR 1000
4. Chetan Puriwallah
Hanuman Chowk, Paltan Bazaar
Indian
9AM-4PM
INR 40-120
5. Yeti Restaurant
55 A, Near St. Joseph's Academy, Rajpur Road, Chukkuwala, Dehradun, India