Food of Shillong

Shillong fosters the flavours, colours, elements and popular dishes of an authentic Meghalayan cuisine. Do try the local preparations such as Tungtab which is a preparation of fermented dry fish, a wide variety of Momos, Tarumbai, which are fermented beans as well as the very popular Dohneiiong, a preparation of pork using local spices.
You must also indulge in Kyat which is a beverage prepared from rice. A traditional and refreshing item is the Kwai prepared from betel nuts. Other than these Shillong's restaurants have enough choices from Chinese, Indian and Tibetan cuisines.

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Here are the top 9 restaurants in Shillong:

1. Lamee Restaurant

A Indo-Chinese restaurant, Lamee Restaurant serves both veg and non-veg delicacies covering both the cuisines. They have a good deal of North Indian options as well.

2. Cafe Shillong

L.P. Building Niit Building, Main Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, 3642505759 
Cafe
11AM-4PM
INR 150 For Two

3. Delhi Mistan Bhandar

Near Hotel Centre Point, Police Bazaar, Shillong 
Desserts
INR 100 For Two

4. City Hut Dhaba

Laitumkhrah Police Point, Shillong 
Chinese, Continental, Asian
11 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Sat), Sun Closed
300

5. Ginger Restaurant

Hotel Polo Towers, Polo Grounds, Shillong 
Continental, Indian
11AM-10PM
INR 200-250 For Two

6. Dylan's Cafe

Risa Colony, Opposite St Edmund's College, Laitumkhrah, Shillong 
Bakery, Cafe
11 AM to 9 PM
200

This rustic and laid-back eatery houses some of the quirkiest interiors coupled with funky artpieces. Besides tempting baked food and desserts, Dylan's Cafe serves an irresistible deal of local cafe food coupled with refreshing beverages.

7. Trattoria

With the perfect Khasi indulgence, Trattoria welcomes visitors with a wholesome lunch combo as well. There is also a stall nearby selling exotic pickles and other such condiments,

8. Barbecue Chinese Restaurant

Serving a blend of barbecue and Chinese, this restaurant also hosts a crisp menu of some of the best Chinese food coupled with beverages and desserts. They have drinks combos as well.

9. La Galerie

Hotel Centre Point, Police Bazaar, Shillong 
Chinese, Indian, Continental
INR 300-350 For Two

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