North India

This kabob restaurant is an institution in Lucknow. The grandfather, the chef of the last Mogul, left the art of preparing melt-in-the-mouth kababs as a precious legacy to his grandson, Mohammad Usman. You can watch the cooks at work from the street. Kababs with mutton, chicken, vegetarian, biryani, tandoori chicken, roasted roomali... All served in an atmosphere of a market canteen... In short, all the awadhi cuisine that characterizes Lucknow. A treat for a small price.

This is the restaurant of the hotel Devraj Niwas. Located in the center of the city, it offers an exotic setting in the heart of a landscaped park. The wooden tables are set in an arc in the garden, lit with candles for a romantic atmosphere. In winter, braziers are placed between the tables to keep warm. In addition to the setting, the menu with its many vegetarian specialties is worth the detour. A nice choice of wines, cocktails, and branded spirits allow to prolong this moment. You are at the right place for a romantic dinner.

Every day, 100,000 meals are served. On the menu: an excellent vegetarian thali made of lentils and potatoes, rice, chapati and a dessert. And for this, more than 5,000 kg of wheat flour, 1,800 kg of dal (lentils), 1,400 kg of rice, 600 kg of sugar and 700 liters of milk are needed. Upon arrival, each person takes a tray, a bowl and a stainless steel spoon. You sit in a line on the floor and are served with a ladle. Remember to hold out both hands palms up to the sky in gratitude for receiving your chapati. A unique experience!

Probably the best Tibetan restaurant in Bodhgaya. Excellent dishes, hearty and affordable. An opportunity to try one of the many Tibetan recipes, including excellent momos, thukpas and more, accompanied by tingmo (steamed Tibetan bread). International dishes on the menu include salads, hummus, burgers and sandwiches, as well as fresh juices, smoothies and more. There's also a boutique selling clothes, books, incense and more. A great place to stroll around with a good book.

Popular restaurant established in 1968 to feed the mass of pilgrims coming to Haridwar. In a modern and air-conditioned room, they serve good dishes from the south of the country(masala dosa, idly, etc.), and dishes from the north of India, such as the very good chole bathura (chickpea curry with fried bread). Some Chinese recipes, sandwiches and drinks are also on the menu. The menu is quite extensive, it is difficult to make a choice. However, we prefer the original establishment in Rishikesh, the neighbor of Haridwar.

In a slightly dark setting you can enjoy the vegetarian specialities of northern India. In the basement, in a more relaxed atmosphere, the kitchen in the south of the country. On the floor, desserts: Taste the ice absolutely but ask beforehand for some explanations about the range of fragrances or even test the Black Cow. You can also enjoy snacks and test the famous chaat. A very good address, just like the Royal Cafe a little further on the same sidewalk, which belongs to the same branch.

Every rickshaw driver knows this address and you will have no trouble finding it. The Brijwasi Royal Hotel has the best restaurant in town, Status, and a bar, Cheers, a rarity in a holy city. You will dine there under a large portrait of Krishna of course! Tasty Indian and Chinese vegetarian dishes, but also pizzas, burgers, snacks... The bar is pleasant but a bit smoky. If it is possible to get intoxicated with alcohol and cigarettes, on the other hand, in the plate it becomes much more serious!

Extremely success of his restaurants in Udaipur m. Arjun has just opened this new hotel on the shores of lake Kailana steps in Jodhpur. Striking architecture, idyllic setting, the three hotels are made to relax; while enjoying the specialities that have made the reputation of 1559. La Terrasse open every day for lunch and dinner, Lakeside and The Indoor Dining, whose style teeters between the classic one and original, welcome you in a warm atmosphere. The dishes are a real treat, the incredible choice and impeccable service.

If the address may seem unattractive (a shopping mall), don't turn back. This extraordinary fish and shellfish restaurant occupies a building all by itself. The interior, a little dark but very comfortable, is inspired by the Middle East. The menu draws from the Indian coastal repertoire with spice blends from Goa or Kerala. It is the occasion to taste clams, cuttlefish or shrimps prepared in different ways. Delhi has few seafood addresses and this one is worth the detour.

This restaurant has a small terrace with a spectacular view of the Lakshman Jhula Bridge and the Trimbakeshwar Temple. It serves breakfasts, Indian dishes, pizzas, lasagne, burgers, falafel, hummus, momos... but also excellent fresh fruit juices. Most of the recipes are made with local organic products. An address where it is good to stroll while watching the comings and goings of passers-by on the bridge.

What to say about this restaurant except that it is located in front of the Shree Krishna Janmasthan temple. It will be perfect to eat after the visit of the temple, especially if you had to make a long queue to reach the birthplace of Krishna. The big and flashy room with its powerful lights is air-conditioned, which is a real advantage on hot days. The unpretentious vegetarian cuisine is served here, and the menu is located exactly at the crossroads of India. It specifies: North India, South India and Punjab.

An institution in Rishikesh! This vegetarian restaurant is famous for its living mascot (we'll let you be surprised) which is enthroned at the entrance of each establishment. South Indian cuisine, North Indian cuisine, Chinese dishes, sandwiches... Three Chotiwala establishments in Rishikesh, two in Swargashram in the street that leads to Ram Jhula, and one in Mun-Ki-Reti that enjoys a nice view on the Parmarth Niketan ashram, located on the other side of the river, the Chotiwala By The Ganges, which is definitely our favorite establishment of the branch!

This vegetarian restaurant is an institution in Varanasi! A restaurant that is very popular with the locals because of the good quality of its cuisine. It serves North Indian food (paneer, tandoori) as well as South Indian food (dosa, uttapam) and some Chinese (noodles) and continental dishes. Keshari also serves very good thalis. You can enjoy the snacks on a bench installed for this purpose in the street. However, you will have to be patient to get a place, the place is literally taken by storm at lunch time.

This is one of the city's most popular restaurants. The setting is modern, pleasant and impeccably maintained. The dining booth is comfortable and popular with locals. Service is courteous, even if the waiters don't understand English very well. On the menu: vegetarian specialties, including paneer dishes and very good dosas (thin, savory pancakes from the south of the country). For dessert, try the chocolate brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, served on a hot plate.

Here the atmosphere is romantic with a panoramic view of the illuminé. Candles, precious dishes and juponnées tables reinforce the charm of the atmosphere. A wide choice of dishes that honour local gastronomy. Everything is based on fresh products. Gently airy this restaurant on the roof of Sonaar Haveli is a real enchantment. During the summer season, the restaurant moved to the ground floor in an air-conditioned room decorated on the theme of the grenade. Anaar Bagh meaning orchard of grenadiers. Booking recommended.

Lung Ta has been around for years, and is still going strong thanks to its original philosophy: serving authentic Japanese vegetarian dishes. Every day of the week, a different complete menu is offered: miso soup, sushi, soy steak, vegetable croquettes, coleslaw, fried tofu and steamed rice are all featured in these " special sets ". Excellent cuisine and meticulous presentation. The place also boasts a pleasant terrace. A well-deserved success.

Large sober room dressed with backlit wood panels. On the wall near the entrance, a huge flat screen broadcasts the cricket or the news. The restaurant is famous for its dosa specialties (large pancake stuffed or not, from South India). But you will also find a very complete menu offering many vegetarian specialties, including some kebabs cooked in the tandoor. A finger bowl with hot water and lemon is presented at the end of the meal. The food is tasty and it's full every night. Very copious portions.

The ideal place to discover the local culture around a good dinner; at your arrival you will be put the tika on your forehead. The place, superb and vast, recreates the atmosphere of a Gujarati village with large gardens, a small temple, a river, a lake... Sitting on the ground or at a table on one of the terraces, you will taste the unique menu: a sumptuous thali composed of a multitude of small dishes served on a large metal tray. In the evening, a traditional dance and puppet show is scheduled. An original concept and an experience not to be missed.

This restaurant has the particularity of having an open kitchen surrounded by large wooden tables. You can take shelter in the air-conditioned room, but you'll have to pay a supplement. In the plate, the traditions mix with the original ideas of the chef, in small portions. You can try the royal thali, a specialty of the Agashiye restaurant also in the House of MG. The frozen yogurt is a real treat, especially after a spicy dish. The most expensive address in its category, but the dishes are of high quality.

Don't be put off by the appearance of this small canteen. It is the best place to enjoy a Gujarati or Punjabi thali in Junagadh. In fact, only thali is on the menu, for lunch and dinner! This Indian specialty is composed of several small dishes that vary according to the day and the chef's inspiration, served as much as you like. To find Geeta Lodge, let yourself be guided by the crowd that gathers at meal times and the delicious smells that escape from the kitchens. Very reasonable prices and a local atmosphere.