Best Non-Vegetarian Joints Near Tribune Chowk, Chandigarh

By Krati Purwar

Chandigarh, being the hub for foodies and North Indian cuisine, is the ultimate city for non-vegetarian lovers. While each popular locality has a few amazing joints to relish prawn curry, butter chicken, and mutton stew, restaurants near Tribune Chowk offer a chance to explore lip-smacking meat-based dishes from multiple cuisines.

From Italian to North Indian, the eateries offer a wide range of non-vegetarian delights that will not only satiate your cravings but leave you in gastronomic heaven. Here is a trail that will guide you to find the best spots.


  • Yo! China

    Prepare to be mesmerised as you step into Yo! China is a restaurant that tantalises your senses from the moment you walk through its doors. Nestled in the heart of Chandigarh, Yo! China envelops you in an ambience that effortlessly blends traditional Chinese elements with modern aesthetics. The warm lighting, tastefully adorned walls, and thoughtful decor create an inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. As you savour their delectable dishes, the friendly staff and attentive service add to the overall charm of Yo! China, making it a must-visit for Chinese food enthusiasts.

  • Shangri La Plus

    Nestled amidst lush green surroundings, Shangri La Plus stands as a culinary oasis, offering a captivating escape from the city's hustle and bustle. The restaurant's serene ambience, with its open-air seating and soothing background music, creates a tranquil setting that sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. As you indulge in Shangri La Plus' authentic Chinese delicacies, the melange of flavours transports you to the heart of China itself. The impeccable service and attention to detail further enhance the overall dining experience, making Shangri La Plus a hidden gem worth discovering.


  • Swarn Dhaba

    Swarn Dhaba is one of Sector 30's best dhabas. This dhaba has been running for over four decades and serves delicious food. The food here is simple yet delicious, so you shouldn't miss it! All the dishes are prepared using homemade masalas, which brings crowds here. Their mutton curry is one of the most popular items on their menu. You can also try their soya chaap, chicken curry, and shahi paneer if you're not a vegetarian.


  • Mitran Da Dhaba

    When you visit this dhaba, you'll feel as if you're in a Bollywood movie, due to the fields and the rustic setting. Mittran da Dhaba is situated on NH95 on Chandigarh-Ludhiana Road, and all those visiting here get a free lassi. Try their shahi paneer and navratan korma with tandoori roti, and finish your meal with chilled kheer served here. You can also try famous Punjabi dishes like Makki Ki Roti and Sarson Ka Saag here.

  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

    Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf was established in California in 1963 and later expanded to serve customers worldwide. The Chandigarh café is no less than any other. The hazelnut latte is a great choice of coffee. This café is perfect for coffee lovers. Also, worth trying here are their potato wedges, paneer tikka pizza, chicken cheese sandwich, and hot chocolate.

  • Masalchi

    This restaurant has crafted its menu with the most celebrated dishes from all across the country. With South Indian cuisine as the primary focus, this eatery has a wide selection of non-vegetarian dosas and starters that you can hardly find anywhere else in Tricity. This place is the ideal spot for late-night cravings in the middle of the city, with a pleasant atmosphere and warm hospitality. You must try their exclusive dishes like the Madras Pepper Dosa, Plain Uthappam, Paneer Uthappam, Appam with Mutton Stew, Curd Rice, and Malabar Paratha with Veg Stew.

  • Piccante

    Located on the premises of the opulent Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh, Piccante is for people who like to indulge in lip-smacking Italian dishes and seafood delights. It has salads, soups, pastas, risottos, pizzas, entrees, and desserts. A few must-try dishes at this lavish place include caprese cake, tiramisu, salmone, margherita, risotto ai funghi, lasagna, ravioli di agnello, and insalata mista. 


  • The Skylight Garden

    The Skylight Garden is another plush restaurant which you can visit to satisfy your cravings for Italian, North Indian, Asian, Chinese, and Mughlai delights. They have lip-smaking appetisers like Allahabadi bharwan aloo, mango achari paneer tikka, fish Amritsari, and beetroot kebab. Apart from a variety of salads and soups on the menu, the restaurant also features a wide range of pizzas, Asian delights, and pastas. If you are craving Indian, try their fish Malabar, paneer Lahori, Punjabi butter chicken, and Bhopali achari sabziyan. Don’t forget to indulge in their selection of desserts and refreshing beverages. 


  • Jamie Oliver's Pizzeria

    If you are looking for a budget-friendly place to enjoy Italian, head to Jamie Oliver's Pizzeria. Their entire menu only has different kinds of pizza, pasta, and desserts. You can try veg out, pesto besto, prawn rocket, chilli freak, super green, paneer kadhai, and mushroom pizza. Among pasta, you should dig into green pasta, prawn pasta, and vegetarian lasagna. If you have a sweet tooth, order ice cream, toramisu, and chocolate brownie.


  • Downtown Cafe & Bakery

    Known for its rustic interiors and decent accommodating space, Downtown Cafe & Bakery is the perfect place to try multiple variants of hot and cold coffee. The place also serves different kinds of iced tea, milkshakes, smoothies, and slushes that you can pair with dishes on their food menu. The place sells nachos, fries, salads, pizza, tacos, Lebanese dishes, sandwiches, pasta, rolls, wraps, seafood, Chinese, noodles, and Indian. You can have a three-course meal here under Rs 1000.


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