Someone has rightly said “The way to a man’s
heart is through his stomach” and this was proved true when we went to
McLoedganj in October 2015 to do nothing but to Eat and Relax.
Mcloedganj is a foodie’s paradise as it has
so many good eateries to offer with a variety of cuisines, such that one can’t
have it all. The place has everything Indian food, pizzas, Tibetan food,
Italian food and what nots.
Had read about a lot of places and dishes
to eat before going, was disappointed with some and was more than delighted
with some. Everyone should go on a food trail in Mcloedganj at least once and
satisfy their taste buds.
1. Clay Oven
Clay oven is a quiet café located just 100
m from Mall Square on the Dharamkot Road. This place is a hidden treasure with
down to earth staff and very relaxed seating. They have their own WiFi like
other restaurants and one can just sit and relax endlessly in this café. In a
span of 2 days ended up here more than 3 times at different times. The rates
are super economical and the quantity is more than justified.
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| Thukpa |
Undoubtedly the
best thukpa in town.The serving was more than generous. Taste was spot on and
dint need to add anything else to make it better. The best part about thukpa is
that it fills up your stomach fast and at the same time gives nutrition as well
as it has a lot of veges in it.
b.
Cheese Omlet with Tibetan Bread
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| Cheese Omlet with Tibetan Bread |
We had a hearty
breakfast here with Cheese Omlet, Peach Tea, Oreo Shake, and Tibetan Bread with
peanut butter on our table. Indeed it was a King style breakfast. A breakfast
in Clay Oven should definitely be on every foodies to do list.
2. Carpediem
Had the best Pizza of my life in this place.
The seating is very relaxed and people from different countries and background
were sitting, enjoying and having a hell of a time. The French fries is also a
big hit in this place.Turned up here and had pizza and thukpa as well. The thukpa
was not that good as compared to Clay Oven, but the Pizza was simply the best.
The yummy taste still linger in my mouth.
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| The best PIZZA |
3.Tibet Kitchen
This is more of a restaurant than a café.
It is always full and there is a waiting. That itself bears testimony that how
good the taste of the food is. Unlike other cafes, you can’t sit here and
relax, it’s more of a hush hush affair. This place has a lot to offer.
a.
Thentuk
Flat noodles
served in a soup like dish like thukpa. Thukpa has long noodles, and thentuk
has flat noodles. That’s the only difference between the dishes. It was
something new for me which I enjoyed thoroughly.
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| Thentuk |
b.
Momos
Tibetan cuisine is
incomplete without momos. The filling was very good but it was a bit spicy. If
you wasn’t to enjoy momos, it’s better to have it on the road as they are
homemade and the taste is very different. Spending INR 100+ on momos in a restaurant
is definitely a waste of money.
c.
Noodles and Fruit Beer
The hakka
noodles were good and tasty and with just the right amount of spices. Fruit
Beer and Peach Beer was something which went very well along with the food.
4.Street food
Any food trail is incomplete without
exploring the street food options, and Mcloed has a lot to offer. Be it Bread omelet,
maggi or momos, this place has it all. One should also try the cakes and
pastries from the bakeries which are in abundance.
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| The yummy bread omlet |
McLoedganj has a lot to offer to everyone
with different experiences every time one visits.
