Mcleodganj: A food lover's paradise

Sama · Apr 6th, 2007, 22:48

Mcleodganj: A food lover's paradise

"Mcleodganj: A food lover's paradise
Rediff.com[Friday, April 06, 2007 13:13]
By Mohanram Inbaraj

Continuing our reader-driven series on must-sample restaurants and eating places across the country, Mohanram Inbaraj talks about the tasty fare ranging from authentic Tibetan food to Italian at throwaway prices in Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, while on a visit with a friend.

Our first impression of Mcleodganj in Dharamsala was that of a spiritual town. Since the Dalai Lama himself lived there, lot of Buddhist monks were found walking around in the streets. Prayer gongs and incense sticks of all shapes and sizes were stacked in the town's colourful bazaar.

As foodies, we were a pampered lot -- we stayed in Delhi, which is a food lover's paradise.

The three of us reached Mcleodganj at around noon, checked into our rooms and set out for lunch...."

cyberhippie · Apr 6th, 2007, 22:55

Hmm Nick's kitchen brings back memories!! I have to say though Tibetan food is amongst the blandest food I've eaten anywhere, perhaps because of the rich spicey food available in India!

A great positive of mass tourism is the restuaranteurs it attracts!!

the opoponax · Apr 6th, 2007, 22:56

a link to others in the "ongoing series" would be great. McCleod Ganj isn't on my itinerary (at the moment), but it's great to get a better idea of what kinds of food are available in HP, and what exactly is meant by tibetan cuisine, what pizza toppings are like, etc.

going to search around the net and see if i can find more of these articles...

cyberhippie · Apr 6th, 2007, 22:59

One good rule of thumb about foreign food served in India don't expect it to always resemble what your used to back home!!

Also choose your restaurant well, these places with the huge padded out menus can be a real let down as you discover that the cook can't cope with the stuff written on the menu!!

I remember the first time I went to Orchha everyone had Hutsput on the menu (simple dutch dish of carrot, potato onions)

It was only after I taught them how to make it that thay could actually provide it!! An act that earned me the title of "guru: in Orchha!

Few places in India do really good western food in many ways it's better to stick with local food if you can handle it. Fewer let downs in my experience!!

Goa is a delight in this, as are several places in the mountains. The big cities can provide good western food but you'll have to look for it the rest is pretty hit and miss!

the opoponax · Apr 6th, 2007, 23:04

meh. i found the other articles and none of them really seem worth posting. all on single restaurants, all so over-enthusiastically recommended that i have a feeling they're glorified ads.

here's a link to all of them, though, if anybody's curious:

http://www.rediff.com/getahead/restreview.html?zcc=rl

Digital Drifter · Apr 6th, 2007, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

It was only after I taught them how to make it that thay could actually provide it!! An act that earned me the title of "guru: in Orchha!

CH, I'll gladly give you the title for a lot of places in India. Steven too but is IM big enough for the two of you? :-)

cyberhippie · Apr 6th, 2007, 23:25

Not a title I'm very happy with DD but it's what I'm called in Orchha, very embarrassing actually!
Most don't have a clue where the name came from

Cyberhippie Potato Guru

On IM, well just another member me old son!!

giripriya · Apr 10th, 2007, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Hmm Nick's kitchen brings back memories!! I have to say though Tibetan food is amongst the blandest food I've eaten anywhere, perhaps because of the rich spicey food available in India!

A great positive of mass tourism is the restuaranteurs it attracts!!

You must have never had a nice dish of shogok khatsa(spicy potato curry) - one of my favorite foods. I don't know if this is a strictly "Tibetan" dish though - might be more Sherpa.

kullukid · Apr 10th, 2007, 21:02

Yeh, Nick's kitchen & JJI cafe are 2 of my faves, also discovered the Japanese Restaurant down past the snooker hall....very unusual although probably has nothing to do with Japan really .......in fact i probably eat better in Mcleod than anywhere in India or UK.

KK

davyd · Apr 10th, 2007, 21:16

McLeod food has improved over the years, and new restaurants continue to spring up just about everywhere. For I'm staying now in McLeod my current favourite is Nepali-run Carpe Diem opposite post office with delicious non-veg fry-up breakfasts and McLlo in the thick of things for courtous service, good thali, drinking beer and watching frenzyness of main square. In Bhagsu there are many joints, Ashoka International is holding lead. Possibly some top-notch hotels have good cooks too.

Apr 6th, 2007, 22:48	#1
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,465	Mcleodganj: A food lover's paradise Mcleodganj: A food lover's paradise "Mcleodganj: A food lover's paradise Rediff.com[Friday, April 06, 2007 13:13] By Mohanram Inbaraj Continuing our reader-driven series on must-sample restaurants and eating places across the country, Mohanram Inbaraj talks about the tasty fare ranging from authentic Tibetan food to Italian at throwaway prices in Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, while on a visit with a friend. Our first impression of Mcleodganj in Dharamsala was that of a spiritual town. Since the Dalai Lama himself lived there, lot of Buddhist monks were found walking around in the streets. Prayer gongs and incense sticks of all shapes and sizes were stacked in the town's colourful bazaar. As foodies, we were a pampered lot -- we stayed in Delhi, which is a food lover's paradise. The three of us reached Mcleodganj at around noon, checked into our rooms and set out for lunch...." __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

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Apr 6th, 2007, 22:55	#2
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Hmm Nick's kitchen brings back memories!! I have to say though Tibetan food is amongst the blandest food I've eaten anywhere, perhaps because of the rich spicey food available in India! A great positive of mass tourism is the restuaranteurs it attracts!!

Apr 6th, 2007, 22:56	#3
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,052	a link to others in the "ongoing series" would be great. McCleod Ganj isn't on my itinerary (at the moment), but it's great to get a better idea of what kinds of food are available in HP, and what exactly is meant by tibetan cuisine, what pizza toppings are like, etc. going to search around the net and see if i can find more of these articles...

Apr 6th, 2007, 22:59	#4
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	One good rule of thumb about foreign food served in India don't expect it to always resemble what your used to back home!! Also choose your restaurant well, these places with the huge padded out menus can be a real let down as you discover that the cook can't cope with the stuff written on the menu!! I remember the first time I went to Orchha everyone had Hutsput on the menu (simple dutch dish of carrot, potato onions) It was only after I taught them how to make it that thay could actually provide it!! An act that earned me the title of "guru: in Orchha! Few places in India do really good western food in many ways it's better to stick with local food if you can handle it. Fewer let downs in my experience!! Goa is a delight in this, as are several places in the mountains. The big cities can provide good western food but you'll have to look for it the rest is pretty hit and miss!

Apr 6th, 2007, 23:04	#5
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,052	meh. i found the other articles and none of them really seem worth posting. all on single restaurants, all so over-enthusiastically recommended that i have a feeling they're glorified ads. here's a link to all of them, though, if anybody's curious: http://www.rediff.com/getahead/restreview.html?zcc=rl

Apr 6th, 2007, 23:25	#7
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Not a title I'm very happy with DD but it's what I'm called in Orchha, very embarrassing actually! Most don't have a clue where the name came from Cyberhippie Potato Guru On IM, well just another member me old son!!

Apr 10th, 2007, 21:02	#9
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 997	Yeh, Nick's kitchen & JJI cafe are 2 of my faves, also discovered the Japanese Restaurant down past the snooker hall....very unusual although probably has nothing to do with Japan really .......in fact i probably eat better in Mcleod than anywhere in India or UK. KK

Apr 10th, 2007, 21:16	#10
davyd just a traveler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 323	McLeod food has improved over the years, and new restaurants continue to spring up just about everywhere. For I'm staying now in McLeod my current favourite is Nepali-run Carpe Diem opposite post office with delicious non-veg fry-up breakfasts and McLlo in the thick of things for courtous service, good thali, drinking beer and watching frenzyness of main square. In Bhagsu there are many joints, Ashoka International is holding lead. Possibly some top-notch hotels have good cooks too.

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