Himachali Dham
A ceremonial multi-course vegetarian feast — madra, khatta, rice — traditionally cooked by botis (community chefs) for festivals, served at Shimla's local eateries too.
What to eat in Shimla
8 dishes worth ordering in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — what each one is, and where to look for it.
Local dishs in Shimla
Chana Madra
Himachali chickpeas in a mild yogurt gravy
Siddu
Steamed stuffed wheat bun, served with ghee or chutney
Local dhabas
Dham
Traditional festive Himachali thali
Street foods in Shimla
Chana Bhatura
Spiced chickpea curry served with fluffy deep-fried bread — a Punjabi staple sold along Shimla's Mall Road by the hill town's settled communities.
Momos
Steamed or fried Tibetan dumplings filled with vegetables or meat, sold hot from Mall Road stalls, served with a spicy chilli dip.
Mall Road snacks
Tikki, momos and hot chai along the Mall
Mall Road
Where to eat in Shimla
Indian Coffee House
Old-school cafe on the Mall for coffee and classic snacks
Mall Road
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