Dehradun is one of the famous Indian cities, also known as the capital of Uttarakhand. People flock from worldwide to this city for an unusual Himalayan experience. Apart from being a renowned tourist destination, Dehradun is also known for its cuisine. From authentic north Indian food to special Tibetan fare, Dehradun's food is as diverse as delicious. Moreover, most of the eating points are in the vicinity of Rajpur Rose, Mussoorie Road and Ashley Road. So let us know about such famous food points that you should try during your Dehradun trip.
Kumar Chaat from Chaat Gali
A street in Paltan Bazar at Ghantaghar is named Chaat Gali, where many chaat vendors set up their stalls. Here Kumar Chaat Wala serves dahi bhalla and papdi chaat with pomegranate seeds, sev and namkeen. Apart from this, people are also a fan of their tikkis and dahi golgappas. People visiting Paltan Bazar never miss Kumar's chaat, do you know why? Because sometimes their chaat gets over by noon.
Cost for two: INR 200
Location: Chat Gali, Ghanta Ghar, Chakarata Road, Dehradun
Bun Tikki At Ghuli Street
A lot of people confuse bun tikki with burgers, but it isn’t. But dif you know that bun tikki was born in Dehradun itself? Crispy tikkis inside the bun, onions and sour chutney on top, this snack is too yummy to resist. If you want to enjoy the best bun tikki, then definitely try Ghuli Gali Wali Bun Tikki. There is only one bun tikki shop in that street which is famous.
Cost for two: INR 100
Location: 2, choke Duwarka store, Panchpuri Colony, Inder Rd, Dehradun
Chetan Poori Wala
At Chetan Poori Wala, you will get aloo puri with chickpeas, sweet pumpkin curry, radish salad and raita or kheer. The cost of this potato-puri plate is Rs.80 and don't worry, and you can ask for vegetable curry as many times as you want. This dhaba opens at 9 and gets so crowded that you may have to wait for your turn till late.
Cost for two: INR 200
Location: Opposite Railway Station entry road, near Hanuman Mandir Chowk, Khurbura Mohalla, Ajit Prasad Nagar, Dehradun
The Buffet Snack Shop
This is a small cafe at Rajpur road which starts getting crowded from 11 am onwards due to its popularity. Crispy burgers, veg rolls and cold coffee are much liked, and the remarkable thing is that the burger costs only 18 rupees here. Apart from this, they add a tempering of cumin in the sauces for a unique flavour.
Cost for two: INR 100
Location: 82GV+QX4, Dehradun, Chukkuwala, Uttarakhand
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