India Culinary Guide
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
Dishes locals love β click any dish to explore where else it's popular across India.
Rice cooked with pork blood and spices (try at local guesthouses)
Pork salad with onions, chilies, and ginger (try at local guesthouses)
Rice powder based dish (try at local guesthouses)
Fermented soybeans with pork and vegetables (try at local guesthouses)
Where to experience the best of Nongriat's dining scene.
Simple restaurants attached to guesthouses serving authentic Khasi cuisine. Expect basic but tasty food with fresh ingredients.
A popular restaurant in Cherrapunjee offering a variety of Indian and Chinese dishes. A good option for those looking for familiar flavors.
More upscale dining option in Cherrapunjee with a wide variety of dishes. Offers great views.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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