Jaisalmer Restaurants

  1. Bhang Shop

    Bhang cookies, cakes and sweets are all sold here - some deceptively strong. Advance notice is not necessary, though it's appreciated, especially if you want tailor-made 'safari packs'. Bhang does not agree with everyone - be advised.

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  2. Chandan Shree Restaurant

    Always busy - and rightfully so - this is a popular dining hall churning out tasty, spicy all-you-can-eat Gujarati, Rajasthani, Punjabi and Bengali thalis.

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  3. Desert Boy's Dhani

    This is popular, garden restaurant in an enclosed setting, with a choice of floor seating or tables. It serves yummy, good-value veg dishes.

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  4. Dhanraj Bhatia Sweets

    This place in Bhatia Market has been churning out traditional sweet treats for 10 generations. It is renowned in Jaisalmer and beyond for its local specialities, such as ghotua ladoos (sweetmeat balls made with gram flour) and panchadhari ladoos (sweetmeat balls made with wheat flour) for Rs 5 each.

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  5. Kebab Corner

    Specialising in tandoori dishes, this has some great veg and nonveg sizzling dishes. The location is a surprisingly peaceful tent by a busy junction. The personable chef has been getting it right for some time now.

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  7. Mohan Juice Centre

    At Bhatia Market, this has a little sitting area at the back and sells assorted interesting lassis, such as honey and makhania . It's a good place to hang out and meet other travellers.

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  8. Natraj Restaurant

    This is an excellent place to eat, and the rooftop has a satisfying view of the upper part of the Salim Singh-ki-Haveli next door.

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  9. Saffron

    Run by the same family in charge of Nanchana Haveli, the veg and nonveg food here is superb, plus it has a great setting on a sandstone terrace overlooking Gandhi Chowk.

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  10. Sharma Lodge

    This place is a simple eatery offering equally simple thalis.

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  11. Trio

    This upmarket Indian and Continental restaurant with a romantic setting under a tented roof is still the pick of Jaisalmer. There's reliably good veg and nonveg dishes, musicians play in the evening and there's a great fort view. Flies don't mind it either.

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