Cool Talk Cafe

Dharamsala


Eschewing wi-fi and alcohol, this neat little cafe declares itself a 'sanctuary for body, mind and soul'. Dishes include toasted sandwiches, Indian staples, salads, hummus, baba ganoush and notably Korean food including kimbap (sushi) and bulgogi.

It's accessible by a spur off the quiet lane heading north from Dharamkot's taxi stand, or on foot using a stairway from the main cafe strip.


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