Sikkim’s food is a mix of flavors from Nepali, Bhutia, Tibetan, and Lepcha cultures. Traditional dishes focus on fresh ingredients, simple cooking, and natural flavors. While dining out used to be rare, Gangtok’s food scene today is a mix of classic and modern options, from momos to Korean and Japanese dishes.
Restaurants in Gangtok
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Snow Lion Restaurant & Bar – Famous for gyakho (Tibetan chimney soup) and chicken momos. Great for groups, especially in winter.
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Solpon – Known for pork ribs, shyaphaley (stuffed bread), and local dishes like laphing and shapta.
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Lhasa Newar Kitchen & Bar – Offers Newari and Tibetan cuisine like chicken choila and thakali thali with fresh seasonal ingredients.
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Nimtho – Famous for Sikkimese thalis featuring unique dishes like kinema, pork trotters, and buffalo jerky.
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The Noodle House – Best for Japanese cuisine including ramen, tempura, udon, and takikomi gohan.
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The Coffee Shop – Serves Italian and Western food, including tenderloin steak, pasta, and Himalayan breakfast platters.
Cafés in Gangtok
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Café Fiction – A cozy café in a bookstore, perfect for books, coffee, and baked treats.
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Travel Connect – Try bacon avocado toast, French toast, and croissant sandwiches with fresh local ingredients.
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Craft Theory Collective – Specializes in organic teas from Sikkim and pairs them with tiramisu, scones, and coffee.
Bars in Gangtok
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The Rabbit Hole – Classic pub for local beers, cocktails, and Himalayan pub food like sadeko WaiWai and Chinese sausages.
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The Rooftop – Two-story bar with dancing and live local performances, plus pan-Asian cuisine and cocktails.
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Gangtok Groove – Popular for live music and outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying the city view and Kanchendzonga.
Whether you love traditional Sikkimese flavors or modern international cuisine, Gangtok has something for every food lover.
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