As famous is Manali for its breathtaking beauty and adventures, it is for its ‘places to eat’.Deeper into the lanes of the town, one can find more local eating places, catering to special tastes and habits ranging from Tibetan food, to Vaishnavi Dhabhas. You are sure to find something without hunting around too much. While some of these eateries boast gorgeous views, some have a great location, and others a pretty ambience. Take a look, and then a note of these top places that would keep your tummy happy while you trek the hills!
Chopsticks, The Mall, The restaurant offers a wide variety of Tibetan food along with some contemporary meat / chicken platters.
Sagar, The Mall, just below Old Manali Rd.The restaurant caters to your south Indian palette.
Peters Café, off Old Manali Road- Near the Mall this place is known for its breakfast.
Khyber,The Mall, towards the old Manali Road A restaurant upstairs provides choicest meals along with drinks. Sit by the window and watch the world pass by.
Drifters’ Inn and Cafe Situated in Old Manali, with great food, wi-fi internet and friendly atmosphere.
Lazy Dog also in Old Manali, it has an extensive multi cuisine menu. The food is quite good and the ambience is great.
Moon Dance is right opposite the Dylan’s cafe. It also has a multi-cuisine menu, and the food and ambience are all good.
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Local Dishes to Try in Manali
Bombay Bhelpuri
Spicy and tangy this street food of Mumbai is easily available in Manali too. Being a concoction of the fried rice, onions, potatoes, chick peas, tangy tamarind sauce and much more, this delicacy is hard to leave once tasted. For the people having this dish for the first time, the taste and the experience both seem incomparably delightful.
Sidu
Another local dish that is a must-have in Manali is Sidu. Being the ideal companion for mutton and other non-vegetarian Indian preparations, this dish is a prepared by with the dough of the bread. The refined flour dough for bread is first kept aside to rise and once the yeast has settled down on it, the dough is par-cooked.
Then this par cooked bread is steamed. Finally, this dish is prepared and a simple taste of the food leaves you asking for more.
Babru
Another of the best street food in Manali is Babru. This is a dish belonging to the family of the age-old Indian snack of kachoris. Quite like the kachoris, this dish too is prepared out of using the soaked black gram paste and then kneading it to create this dish
Trout
One of the best and the most unique preparations of the Manali and Kullu region is trout. The preparations of this fish in this area are done by marinating the raw material and finally slow cooking them for that impeccable effect. Quite good for the health, unlike many street foods, this dish is low in calories too.
Patande
If a sweet tooth is your weakness, then this dish will surely satiate your hunger pangs in the best manner possible. An Indian rather Himachal version of crepes, this dish is prepared using milk, sugar and wheat flour. Most commonly eaten as a morning treat this food can be easily found in Manali.
Bhey
A preparation using the lotus stems, Bhey is a dish that owes its distinct flavors to the unique texture of the raw materials. This delectable is prepared by thinly slicing the lotus stem, streaming it and then sautéing it in a carried collection of the herbs, spices and gram flour. Quite nutritious to the core too, this dish is another famous street food in Manali.
Chana Madra
Prepared with the rich flavors of tamarind, onions, garlic and other spices, this dish forms its core with the white chickpeas. The tangy Chana Madra is another of the famous street foods in Manali and proves to be a delight to your taste buds.
Red Rice
Grown locally, the red rice available at restaurants and dhabas in Manali has a unique nutty flavour. Generally served with a local variety of kidney beans, and saag (a green leafy vegetable dish), it makes for a simple and hearty meal.
Masala Omelette
Whether you’re enjoying a nice time leisurely strolling on the roads or travelling to the scenic Rohtang Pass, the one thing that you will find everywhere to eat in Manali is a special masala omlette, usually served with two slices of bread. This is the ultimate comfort food, specially on chilly mornings or evenings!
Kadhi Chawal
Famous for its mouthwatering kadhi chawal (a spicy gram flour curry and rice dish), no matter where you have this dish in Himachal, you will always come back for more. While on the way to Manali don’t forget to stop over at the Manikaran Gurudwara around which you will find many small food shacks selling this delicacy!
The scrumptious grub you will feast in Manali is sure to last in your memory for a lifetime!
