Well, travelling surely is one of the best things that can happen with your life. But what’s travelling to a place and not trying the food of that place? Darjeeling is one such place that will not only cater to your eyes but to your taste buds as well. Be ready to get lost in the amazing flavours and aroma that this place exhibits.
Try the most popular momos
Really yummy food that you can find in the local streets of Darjeeling, Momos will totally be that lip-smacking dish you can’t miss. Momos are one of the most popular food in Darjeeling and is served with a hot soup on the side and are the best snacks to munch on. This Tibetan cuisine is usually served with 7-8 pieces per plate and is a great hit.
Gorge on the delicious Thukpa
Another Tibetan cuisine that is a major delight is Thukpa. One can find this dish in many stalls in Darjeeling. This dish is though bit of starters, but it can also suffice as a meal to some. This one is a wonderful hot noodle soup that has Hakka noodles, light spices, meat and veggies in it. You can find this dish in all the major restaurants and the roadside shacks easily.
Don’t miss out on the delicious Aloo Dum
This is a yummy street food that one can find in Darjeeling. This is an amazing dish that is a kind of Nepali as well as the Bengali cuisine. One can try the amazing snack of the localities, this is a wonderful speciality that you can find. This dish is prepared by boiling the pieces of potatoes in the thick gravy that is created.
Kakra Ko Achaar And Kinema
‘Kakra ko Achaar’ is one delicious pickle that is a Nepali cuisine that will totally make your meal even more desirable and appealing. This one is made up of julienne cucumbers with salt, and mustard oil. One can find this dish as a staple with every meal that people of Darjeeling have. Other than this, there is another dish named ‘kinema’ which is made up of fermented soybeans and is another pickle that you can find in Darjeeling.
Naga Cuisine
How can we not talk about the so inviting Naga cuisine? This one is a must try if you are planning to visit Darjeeling. This is a grand thali which has many varieties in it such as rice, fermented or dried bamboo shoots, this thali usually comes with fish, chicken, or pork, pickles, ghee as well as a sweet dish.
Pamper your sweet tooth with a Churpee
Try this amazing milk-based item that will give a wonderful party to your taste buds, this one is served with ‘niguru’. You will be able to find the similarity of this dish with cheese. This one is made up of cow’s or yak’s milk and is available in both soft as well as hard forms.
Try the world-famous Darjeeling ki chai
Well, no matter what part of the world you are living in, you would have heard about the tea of Darjeeling that is famous all over the world for its aroma. You can try having Darjeeling’s tea in various cafes in Darjeeling. Trust us, you will never forget the quality, taste and flavour that it will make you fall in love with. So, whether you are a tea lover or not, this is something you cannot miss out on.