By Sushmita Sengupta
If you really dig North-Eastern food, and food beyond momos (think: fish tenga, steamed pork, khar and more), then Delhi has much on offer. Here are some of our favourites.
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Probably one of capital’s more popular hotspots for hot kothey momos, thukpa, thenthuk, shabaley, datshi, tigmo bun and more. You can find Yeti in CP, Rajouri, and GK 2.
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Nestled in one nook of Humayunpur, Safdarjung, Lha’s Kitchen’s cozy vibe is straight-up addictive. The Aloo Sadeko, Thukpa Noodles, Chicken Thali, Chicken Momos will also keep bringing you back.
This tiny restaurant in Gurgaon is serving up fiery and fabulous Naga dishes such as Samathu (smoked pork and fermented soyabean), Galho (rice and pork) Bastenga Aloo (Naga-style mashed potatoes) and more.
The little Tibetan colony of Majnu Ka Tila is house to many North-Eastern restaurants, Rigo being one of the oldest. Our hot picks here: Fried momos, Ema Datshi, Bhaklep and Pork Shaptek.
Relish the amazing meaty fare of Nagaland such as deep-fried pork, chicken liver and gizzard fry, smoked pork with bamboo shoot, buff chilli and more at this Safdurjung eatery.
Whether you are craving rustic Masor Tenga (Assamese fish curry) or Chicken Axone (chicken in fermented soya paste) or Naga Pork Chops, this Vasant Kunj eatery has it all.