Guwahati
The lunch thalis (₹280 to ₹525) at Paradise are archetypal Assamese spreads, bringing together a wide range of local culinary flavours on one platter. Try…
Must-see restaurants in Northeast States
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Northeast States
The last word in Manipuri lunch platters, ultrapopular Luxmi does a fabulous chakluk (thali) comprising more than a dozen local delicacies such as tangy…
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Assam
In a well-spaced dining room off MG Rd, Chouka's menu is full of bamboo shoots, banana flowers, elephant apple, mustard greens, poultry in sesame-seed…
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Northeast States
The smart restaurant at the Sangai Continental hotel is highly popular and serves well-prepared Indian vegetable, chicken, lamb and fish dishes, including…
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Arunachal Pradesh
Happily this is not a food court, but a relaxed gathering place where locals and visitors alike can enjoy wine (from ₹80 a glass), whisky or rum alongside…
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Assam
Hotel Rajawas boasts the polished Moti Mahal restaurant, popular with the town's gastronomes and serving superb North Indian food, including staples such…
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Guwahati
Inside the stately Dynasty hotel, this stylish upscale restaurant has delicious North Indian dishes, including excellent tandoori items, biryanis and…
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Northeast States
Hotel Sonar Tori's stylish blue-chaired restaurant is the best option for an upscale meal. It does Thai and Indian curries, tandoori preparations,…
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Arunachal Pradesh
Nepali-run Sela is the valley's best standalone restaurant, with satisfying fried rice, momos (Tibetan dumplings), thukpa (noodle soup), chow mein,…
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Assam
This incredibly busy and popular cafeteria serves hot, tasty snacks and mini meals throughout the day – the puris (puffed-up deep-fried flatbreads) are…
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Nagaland
This hotel restaurant is one of Kohima’s most popular, with clientele relaxing on sofas and tucking into Indian, Continental or Chinese fare. Part of the…
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Shillong
An ample 1st-floor space with couches, bean bags and terrace tables looking out on the leafy surrounds, Dylan's serves good coffee and juices, breakfasts…
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Arunachal Pradesh
Sporting tasteful woodwork and smart purple-and-turquoise upholstery, this hotel restaurant serves well-prepared Indian and Chinese fare and vies for the…
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Assam
Fried duck, fish in semi-sour tenga sauce, pork with bamboo shoots, stir-fried banana hearts and mustard greens – there's a full range of Assamese…
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Meghalaya
Beside the Shillong road 1.3km from the town centre, Orange Roots is a bright and sparkling clean pure vegetarian restaurant where local women serve up…
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Shillong
There's no better way to sample local Khasi flavours than by dropping in for lunch at this busy place. Jadoh (sticky rice stewed in pig blood) and curried…
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Guwahati
There are various cuisines here, including Tibetan, Chinese and biryanis, but what really stands out is the Naga tribal food. It's available as good-value…
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Arunachal Pradesh
A spacious, clean upstairs dining room with chequered tablecloths and big windows overlooking the main street, Taste of Tawang is a good place to enjoy…
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Shillong
City Hut's smart, efficient waiters serve generous portions of varied Indian, Chinese and barbecue dishes in four clean and agreeable rooms, including a…
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Assam
A spacious, relaxed hangout on the main road in Garamur that rents out good B'Twin mountain bikes for ₹200 per day (₹150 for groups of four or more). It…
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Nagaland
This central cafe has a sprawling gymnasium-style dining area, where all types of Kohima citizens come to catch up over a variety of dishes including…
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Nagaland
A symphony in black and white with sofas and glass-topped tables, this fashionable central hangout whips up tasty Chinese food and grilled sandwiches,…
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Northeast States
Hotel Floria's cheerful restaurant does good Continental fare (steaks, spaghetti carbonara, chocolate brownies) and Thai curries as well as Mizo and North…
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Guwahati
This reliable restaurant, about 200m off MRD Rd, specialises in the food of Majuli Island. Go for fish steamed in banana leaf or an Assamese thali …
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Northeast States
The restaurant at Hotel Welcome Palace serves generous helpings of tasty Indian food, including some fantastic local fish dishes. It’s busy during lunch…
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Shillong
This is a reliable stop for all Chinese standards, served by efficient waiters in atmospheric surrounds with brick walls, wood panelling, mirrors and a…
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Shillong
The suave glass-panelled main restaurant in Hotel Centre Point is compartmentalised into two-table booths and adorned with local photographs. Excellent…
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Assam
Smartly appointed and featuring a good range of well-prepared North Indian and Chinese dishes, this classy restaurant is a great place to enjoy dinner…
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Assam
On a rooftop terrace, Chaat House has an open-sided dining area with cool breezes, good views, chicken/paneer/fish tikka, noodles, pizzas and momos …
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Northeast States
Bright and friendly Sangai Café, panoramically positioned at the top of Sendra Island, serves real coffee and tasty noodles, fried rice, curries and…
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Northeast States
The excellent restaurant in the Hotel Regency serves tasty Mizo, Continental and Chinese fare in a clean, comfortable environment.
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Nagaland
Cheerful Dream Café offers Chinese dishes as well as fresh coffee, shakes, a big range of mocktails and snacks. Great hill views from the big windows and…
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Northeast States
They've made an effort with the decor here, with bits of rustic cottage-style roofs over some tables. Food preparation is adequate if nothing…
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Guwahati
Named after Assamese khorikaa (barbecued dishes), this restaurant serves a selection of regional fare in upscale air-conditioned comfort. Try the…
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Guwahati
Several good eating options are located along Bhuban Rd in the Uzanbazar neighbourhood of Old Guwahati, and the Chinese dishes at Fat Belly are…
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Guwahati
Transcurry's Assamese thali is a great way to sample the original flavours of Assamese cuisine in the busy Paltan Bazar area. They do good sizzlers,…
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Guwahati
Beatrix has come a long way: from a casual hangout for college students to an understated two-floor dining address with accent lighting and red table…
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Arunachal Pradesh
You can eat tasty momos (Tibetan dumplings), thukpa (noodle soup), chow mein or fried rice under patio sunshades in delicious tranquillity at this simple,…
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Northeast States
David’s Kitchen cooks up reasonable Indian, Chinese and a few traditional Mizo dishes, and also has a few mocktails and kalyans (hookahs) on the menu if…
