Just as Vaishno has a distinct tint in terms of spirituality, religion, culture and traditions, it does so in cuisine too. The influence of these translates into a cuisine that stands out from a larger part of Jammu and Kashmir and borrows a lot from a typical Hindu cuisine. A number of restaurants here will also serve food without onion and garlic.
The local specialities here include chocolate barfi, Sund Panjeeri, Patisa, Rajma with rice, Kalaadi (a type of processed cheese), Kulthein di Dal, Aria (a dish made of potatoes) and Maa da Madra. Other than this traditional North Indian snacks are available and popular. However, alcohol may be prohibited in most areas here.
Here are the top 4 restaurants in Vaishno Devi:
1. Prem Lahori Vaishno Dhaba
Ban ganga road., katra, Katra, India
Indian
7AM- 11PM
INR 500 For Two
2. Sagar Ratna Restaurant
Near the Bus Stand, Katra
South-Indian
10AM- 10PM
INR 500 For Two
3. Mahduban
Near Main Chowk, Hotel Chinar, Jammu Road, Katra 182301, India
Indian, Chinese, Continental
8AM- 10:30PM
INR 500 For Two
4. Prem Vaishno Dhaba
Main Bazar, Katra Vaishno Devi, Katra 182301, India