Guwahati
The lunch thalis (₹280 to ₹525) at Paradise are archetypal Assamese spreads, bringing together a wide range of local culinary flavours on one platter. Try…
Must-see restaurants in Northeast States
Northeast States
The last word in Manipuri lunch platters, ultrapopular Luxmi does a fabulous chakluk (thali) comprising more than a dozen local delicacies such as tangy…
Assam
In a well-spaced dining room off MG Rd, Chouka's menu is full of bamboo shoots, banana flowers, elephant apple, mustard greens, poultry in sesame-seed…
Northeast States
The smart restaurant at the Sangai Continental hotel is highly popular and serves well-prepared Indian vegetable, chicken, lamb and fish dishes, including…
Arunachal Pradesh
Happily this is not a food court, but a relaxed gathering place where locals and visitors alike can enjoy wine (from ₹80 a glass), whisky or rum alongside…
Assam
Hotel Rajawas boasts the polished Moti Mahal restaurant, popular with the town's gastronomes and serving superb North Indian food, including staples such…
Guwahati
Inside the stately Dynasty hotel, this stylish upscale restaurant has delicious North Indian dishes, including excellent tandoori items, biryanis and…
Northeast States
Hotel Sonar Tori's stylish blue-chaired restaurant is the best option for an upscale meal. It does Thai and Indian curries, tandoori preparations,…
Arunachal Pradesh
Nepali-run Sela is the valley's best standalone restaurant, with satisfying fried rice, momos (Tibetan dumplings), thukpa (noodle soup), chow mein,…
Assam
This incredibly busy and popular cafeteria serves hot, tasty snacks and mini meals throughout the day – the puris (puffed-up deep-fried flatbreads) are…
Nagaland
This hotel restaurant is one of Kohima’s most popular, with clientele relaxing on sofas and tucking into Indian, Continental or Chinese fare. Part of the…
Shillong
An ample 1st-floor space with couches, bean bags and terrace tables looking out on the leafy surrounds, Dylan's serves good coffee and juices, breakfasts…
Arunachal Pradesh
Sporting tasteful woodwork and smart purple-and-turquoise upholstery, this hotel restaurant serves well-prepared Indian and Chinese fare and vies for the…
Assam
Fried duck, fish in semi-sour tenga sauce, pork with bamboo shoots, stir-fried banana hearts and mustard greens – there's a full range of Assamese…
Meghalaya
Beside the Shillong road 1.3km from the town centre, Orange Roots is a bright and sparkling clean pure vegetarian restaurant where local women serve up…
Shillong
There's no better way to sample local Khasi flavours than by dropping in for lunch at this busy place. Jadoh (sticky rice stewed in pig blood) and curried…
Guwahati
There are various cuisines here, including Tibetan, Chinese and biryanis, but what really stands out is the Naga tribal food. It's available as good-value…
Arunachal Pradesh
A spacious, clean upstairs dining room with chequered tablecloths and big windows overlooking the main street, Taste of Tawang is a good place to enjoy…
Shillong
City Hut's smart, efficient waiters serve generous portions of varied Indian, Chinese and barbecue dishes in four clean and agreeable rooms, including a…
Assam
A spacious, relaxed hangout on the main road in Garamur that rents out good B'Twin mountain bikes for ₹200 per day (₹150 for groups of four or more). It…
Nagaland
This central cafe has a sprawling gymnasium-style dining area, where all types of Kohima citizens come to catch up over a variety of dishes including…
Nagaland
A symphony in black and white with sofas and glass-topped tables, this fashionable central hangout whips up tasty Chinese food and grilled sandwiches,…
Northeast States
Hotel Floria's cheerful restaurant does good Continental fare (steaks, spaghetti carbonara, chocolate brownies) and Thai curries as well as Mizo and North…
Guwahati
This reliable restaurant, about 200m off MRD Rd, specialises in the food of Majuli Island. Go for fish steamed in banana leaf or an Assamese thali …
Northeast States
The restaurant at Hotel Welcome Palace serves generous helpings of tasty Indian food, including some fantastic local fish dishes. It’s busy during lunch…
Shillong
This is a reliable stop for all Chinese standards, served by efficient waiters in atmospheric surrounds with brick walls, wood panelling, mirrors and a…
Shillong
The suave glass-panelled main restaurant in Hotel Centre Point is compartmentalised into two-table booths and adorned with local photographs. Excellent…
Assam
Smartly appointed and featuring a good range of well-prepared North Indian and Chinese dishes, this classy restaurant is a great place to enjoy dinner…
Assam
On a rooftop terrace, Chaat House has an open-sided dining area with cool breezes, good views, chicken/paneer/fish tikka, noodles, pizzas and momos …
Northeast States
Bright and friendly Sangai Café, panoramically positioned at the top of Sendra Island, serves real coffee and tasty noodles, fried rice, curries and…
Northeast States
The excellent restaurant in the Hotel Regency serves tasty Mizo, Continental and Chinese fare in a clean, comfortable environment.
Nagaland
Cheerful Dream Café offers Chinese dishes as well as fresh coffee, shakes, a big range of mocktails and snacks. Great hill views from the big windows and…
Northeast States
They've made an effort with the decor here, with bits of rustic cottage-style roofs over some tables. Food preparation is adequate if nothing…
Guwahati
Named after Assamese khorikaa (barbecued dishes), this restaurant serves a selection of regional fare in upscale air-conditioned comfort. Try the…
Guwahati
Several good eating options are located along Bhuban Rd in the Uzanbazar neighbourhood of Old Guwahati, and the Chinese dishes at Fat Belly are…
Guwahati
Transcurry's Assamese thali is a great way to sample the original flavours of Assamese cuisine in the busy Paltan Bazar area. They do good sizzlers,…
Guwahati
Beatrix has come a long way: from a casual hangout for college students to an understated two-floor dining address with accent lighting and red table…
Arunachal Pradesh
You can eat tasty momos (Tibetan dumplings), thukpa (noodle soup), chow mein or fried rice under patio sunshades in delicious tranquillity at this simple,…
Northeast States
David’s Kitchen cooks up reasonable Indian, Chinese and a few traditional Mizo dishes, and also has a few mocktails and kalyans (hookahs) on the menu if…
