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Best Food in Dehradun

In the shadow of the Himalayas, Dehradun's streets run on momos, katlamba from pre-partition Multan, and Sunrise Bakers' 1947 aata biscuits that outlasted empires.

  • ✦15 curated food spots near Ghanta Ghar, Gandhi Park & Tibet Colony
  • ✦Authentic Lauki Momos, Katlamba Chole & Himachali Siddu in Dehradun
  • ✦From Mama Ji's pre-partition katlamba at Moti Bazaar to Sardar Ji's fire-tadka kullar rajma near Decathlon
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Curated by SwaadYatra·Verified food guide for Dehradun·Last updated 29 May 2026

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Dehradun's food identity is built on three things that no other hill city has — momos that rival Darjeeling, a pre-partition Sindhi dish called katlamba that survived Partition and lives only here, and bakeries that have been running since 1947. Chetan Puri Wale near Paltan Bazaar serves four kachoris with four different sabzis for ₹100 — the sitafal sabzi alone is worth the trip. Mama Ji's katlamba at Moti Bazaar is a deep-fried wheat dough disc from Multan, served with chole and Dehradun's famous patta chaat — a dish that exists nowhere else in India. Sunrise Bakers in Ghoosi Gali has been making aata biscuits since 1947 when the owner's father came from Chakwal, Pakistan. What makes Dehradun different from other Uttarakhand towns is the Tibetan influence — Tibet Colony near Buddha Temple has laphing stalls and momos that bring the hills to the street.

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Only Veg

Lauki Momos

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹80–₹100 per plate
Near: Raipur, Dehradun · In Raipur area

Only Veg in Raipur, Dehradun serves exactly one item — lauki (bottle gourd) momos. The concept sounds unlikely but the shop runs with a full waiting list every evening, tables turning over before they empty. The momos…

Traveler Tip

Only one item on the menu — lauki momos. Expect a wait — tables fill before they empty. Minimal spice in the filling — the red chutney does the work. Raipur area, slightly off main Dehradun. Locals only — not a tourist spot.

Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
In Raipur area, slightly off main Dehradun city
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Sardar Ji Pakode Wale

Samosa, Jalebi

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹15 per samosa, ₹200 per kg (jalebi)
Near: Rajpur Road Dehradun · On Rajpur Road

Sardar Ji Pakode Wale, officially Rose Restaurant on Rajpur Road, is run by Sardar Ji himself who stuffs every samosa by hand despite having a full staff. The aloo filling is spiced with jeera, dhania and mild red mirch…

Traveler Tip

Samosa ₹15 — mild masala, fragrant filling. Jalebi ₹200/kg — thin and crispy. Pakode currently unavailable due to gas issues. Dhaba-style seating, cool inside. On Rajpur Road.

Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
On Rajpur Road, Dehradun
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Two Brothers

Mutton Momos, Chicken Momos

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹70 for 5 pieces
Near: Ghari Cantt Dehradun · In Ghari Cantt area

Two Brothers at Ghari Cantt is one of Dehradun's most recommended momo shops — the momo skin is thin and delicate, medium-sized, not the heavy doughy versions found elsewhere. Mutton momos have a clean meat aroma with…

Traveler Tip

Chicken momos are juicier than mutton here. Mix both chutneys for best flavour. Thin skin — medium size. ₹70 for 5 pieces. Ghari Cantt area — use Google Maps to navigate.

Ghari Cantt, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
In Ghari Cantt area, Dehradun
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Yangla Cafe

Gravy Laphing, Dry Laphing

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹70 per plate
Near: Buddha Temple Tibet Colony Dehradun · ~50 m

Yangla Cafe in Tibet Colony, just outside Buddha Temple, serves laphing — a Tibetan cold noodle dish made from mung bean starch sheets, tossed in soya sauce, vinegar, garlic water, chilli oil and soya chunks. Both gravy…

Traveler Tip

Try both gravy and dry versions — each has a different character. ₹70 per plate. Tibet Colony near Buddha Temple — beautiful evening setting. Gravy laphing is soupy; dry is punchy. Small cafe, limited seating.

Tibet Colony, near Buddha Temple, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Outside Buddha Temple, Tibet Colony, Dehradun
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Chetan Puri Wale

Kachori (Puri) with Chole, Aloo Sabzi, Sitafal Sabzi, Sookhe Aloo

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹100 for 4 kachori + 4 sabzis
Near: Paltan Bazaar Dehradun · ~200 m

Chetan Puri Wale near Hanuman Mandir, Paltan Bazaar serves 4 kachoris with 4 different sabzis — chole, aloo sabzi, sitafal (white pumpkin) sabzi and sookhe aloo — all for ₹100. The kachoris are fried in batches,…

Traveler Tip

₹100 for 4 kachori + 4 sabzis — unlimited refills on sabzi. Sitafal sabzi is the unique item — don't skip it. Arrive early — fills up fast. Open 8AM–4:30PM. Near Hanuman Mandir, Paltan Bazaar.

Near Hanuman Mandir, Paltan Bazaar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Near Hanuman Mandir, just off Paltan Bazaar, Dehradun
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Mama Ji Katlamba Chole

Katlamba with Chole, Patta Chaat

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹60–₹80 per plate
Near: Paltan Bazaar Dehradun · ~500 m

Mama Ji's katlamba at Moti Bazaar is one of Dehradun's most unique food stops — a pre-partition dish from Multan (now Pakistan) that survived Partition and exists almost nowhere else in India. Katlamba is a wheat dough…

Traveler Tip

One katlamba is very filling — share if you're also eating elsewhere. Pre-partition dish from Multan — unique to Dehradun. Patta chaat on the side is Dehradun's own specialty. Open 7:30AM–4:30PM. Moti Bazaar — ask anyone, they'll point you here.

Moti Bazaar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
In Moti Bazaar, Dehradun — ask locals for Mama Ji Katlamba
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The Buffet Snacks

Cheese Burger, Cold Coffee, Bread Roll

Best for: Quick Bite
Avg Price:₹55 (cheese burger), ₹50 (cold coffee)
Near: Ghanta Ghar Dehradun · ~100 m

The Buffet Snacks near Ghanta Ghar has been running for 45 years — a small counter shop where cheese burger and cold coffee are the bestsellers. The burger is a desi-style fried tikki with cheese slice, tomato, onion…

Traveler Tip

Cheese burger ₹55 — crispy tikki with cheese slice and imli chutney. Cold coffee ₹50 — classic, not fancy. Bread rolls are fresh and popular for takeaway. Butter toffee is a good souvenir. Open 10:30AM–11PM, closed Sundays.

Near Ghanta Ghar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Near Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower), Dehradun
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Dwarka Bun Tikki

Bun Tikki

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹35 (double tikki bun)
Near: Ghanta Ghar Dehradun · ~500 m

Dwarka Bun Tikki near Dwarka Store is Dehradun's most beloved evening street snack — run by Vicky Kashyap on a massive tawa that may be the largest in the city. Two super-crispy tikkis are placed in a bun with meethi…

Traveler Tip

₹35 for double tikki bun. The crunch of the fresh-cut tikki is what makes it special. Expect 15–20 minute wait — worth it. Open 5PM–10PM, 7 days. Near Dwarka Store. Eat standing — that's the local way.

Near Dwarka Store, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Near Dwarka Store, Dehradun
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Gaylord Bakery

Soft Ice Cream (Chocolate Dip), Biscuits, Rusk

Best for: Sweet Craving
Avg Price:₹30 (soft ice cream)
Near: Ghanta Ghar Dehradun · ~100 m

Gaylord Bakery near Ghanta Ghar is 50 years old and famous for its soft-serve ice cream with chocolate dip — a ₹30 treat that brings back childhood memories for Dehradun locals. The ice cream is not overly sweet and the…

Traveler Tip

Soft ice cream with chocolate dip ₹30 — not too sweet. 50 years old. Near Ghanta Ghar. Good for buying biscuits and rusk to take home. On the way to Mussoorie.

Near Ghanta Ghar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Near Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower), Dehradun
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Sunrise Bakers

Butter Pista Biscuit, Aata Biscuit, Plum Cake, Rusk

Best for: Quick Bite
Avg Price:₹130–₹200 per packet
Near: Paltan Bazaar Dehradun · ~100 m

Sunrise Bakers in Ghoosi Gali, Paltan Bazaar has been baking since 1947 — started by the owner's father who came from Chakwal, Pakistan at Partition. The aata biscuit is the shop's original product from 1947 — plain…

Traveler Tip

Round rusk is Dehradun's signature — buy it here, unavailable in Delhi. Aata biscuit is the 1947 original. Butter pista biscuit ₹200/packet. Plum cake is good for gifting. Open 7AM–9PM. Ghoosi Gali, Paltan Bazaar.

Ghoosi Gali, Paltan Bazaar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Ghoosi Gali off Paltan Bazaar, Dehradun
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Kullar Wale

Rajma Chawal in Kullar with Fire Tadka

Best for: Dinner
Avg Price:₹80 per kullar
Near: Decathlon Dehradun · ~100 m

Gurdeep Singh's kullar stall near Decathlon petrol pump serves rajma chawal in a clay kullar — topped with a live fire tadka of desi ghee and jeera that is poured flaming into the kullar at the table. The smoky flavour…

Traveler Tip

₹80 per kullar — one kullar is very filling, share if needed. Fire tadka is the spectacle — watch it being done. Desi ghee is Amul brand, used openly. Near Decathlon petrol pump — the ghee aroma guides you. Evening stall.

Near Decathlon Petrol Pump, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Near Decathlon petrol pump, Dehradun — follow the ghee aroma
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Shivani Didi Laphing Stall

YY Style Laphing

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹50 per plate
Near: Rajiv Nagar Dehradun · Near Siddharth School

Shivani Didi's laphing stall at Rajiv Nagar is run by two sisters — Shivani left her IDFC Bank job to start this with her younger sister. The laphing is made from mung bean starch sheets with haldi for colour, rolled…

Traveler Tip

₹50 per plate — restaurant quality at street price. Eat with a fork, not hands. Spice level adjustable. Two sisters running it — support them. Open 5PM–9:30PM. Rajiv Nagar, near Siddharth School.

Rajiv Nagar, near Siddharth School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Opposite Siddharth School, Rajiv Nagar, Dehradun
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Sardar Ji Steam Chicken

Steam Chicken (Kali Mirch & Peri Peri), Steam Fish

Best for: Dinner
Avg Price:₹280 half, ₹550 full (chicken); ₹200 for 250g (fish)
Near: Dehradun city · Search on Google Maps

Sardar Ji Steam Chicken is only 8 months old but has already had Rajpal Yadav and Sanjay Dutt visit. Everything is steamed — no frying, no tandoor. The chicken is marinated in kali mirch and peri peri with home spices,…

Traveler Tip

Everything is steamed — healthiest non-veg option in Dehradun. Kali mirch peri peri chicken is the bestseller. Half portion ₹280 — enough for one. Steam fish ₹200 for 250g. Search 'Sardar Ji Steam Chicken Dehradun' on Google Maps for exact location.

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Search 'Sardar Ji Steam Chicken' on Google Maps — location visible on board outside
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Dehradun is famous for Momos (available everywhere), Maggi at Rajpur Road stalls, Bakery items (Ellora's and Kumar's), Litchi Shake (seasonal), and North Indian street food like Chole Bhature and Aloo Tikki. The city's food scene blends Garhwali cuisine with Tibetan and North Indian influences.

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"I come to Dehradun specifically for this bun tikki. ₹35 for double tikki with that super-crispy crunch — waited 20 minutes and didn't mind at all. The meethi chutney and dahi combination is what makes it different from Delhi's version."

🍽️ Bun Tikki at Dwarka Bun Tikki

Rohit Sharma

Travelled from Delhi

"Four kachoris with four sabzis for ₹100 — the sitafal sabzi is something I've never had at a breakfast spot before. Sweet, tangy and completely different from the usual aloo. Sabzi gets refilled without asking."

🍽️ Kachori with Sitafal Sabzi at Chetan Puri Wale

Priya Negi

Travelled from Haridwar

"Katlamba is a pre-partition dish from Multan that exists almost nowhere else in India — Mama Ji's version with chole and patta chaat is the real thing. One piece is genuinely a full meal. Open only till 4:30PM so plan accordingly."

🍽️ Katlamba with Chole at Mama Ji Katlamba Chole

Arjun Mehta

Travelled from Chandigarh

"Sunrise Bakers has been here since 1947 and the aata biscuit tastes like it hasn't changed since then. The round rusk is Dehradun's own thing — you won't find it in Delhi. Bought four packets to take back."

🍽️ Aata Biscuit at Sunrise Bakers

Sunita Rawat

Travelled from Mussoorie

"Lauki momos sound wrong but they work — the minimal spice lets the lauki flavour come through and the red chutney adds the heat. Tables were full when I arrived and I waited 15 minutes. Worth it for the novelty alone."

🍽️ Lauki Momos at Only Veg

Vikash Kumar

Travelled from Lucknow

"Dry laphing at Yangla Cafe in Tibet Colony — garlic, chilli oil and soya chunks in a starch sheet. ₹70 and the setting near Buddha Temple makes it feel like you're somewhere in the hills. The gravy version is also good but dry is better."

🍽️ Dry Laphing at Yangla Cafe

Meera Joshi

Travelled from Rishikesh

"₹80 for rajma chawal in a clay kullar with a live fire tadka — the smoky flavour from the ghee and jeera going in flaming is something you have to see. The rajma had a slight bite to it which I actually liked."

🍽️ Rajma Chawal in Kullar at Kullar Wale

Kavita Singh

Travelled from Meerut

"Ragi siddu with walnut stuffing and desi ghee at 6AM near Gandhi Park — the vendor works through the night to prepare these. The coconut chutney and walnut-tomato chutney together are excellent. Sold out by 10AM so go early."

🍽️ Ragi Siddu at Siddu Stall

Ananya Reddy

Travelled from Hyderabad

"Chicken momos at Two Brothers are juicier than most momo shops I've been to. Thin skin, medium size, ₹70 for 5 pieces. The tomato chutney mixed with the red chilli chutney is the right combination. Ghari Cantt area is easy to find."

🍽️ Chicken Momos at Two Brothers

Rahul Tiwari

Travelled from Agra

"Mango chole chaat opposite Haldiram near Prabhat Talkies — fresh mango with chole, kala namak and imli chutney on a leaf plate. Only available in mango season. The mango juice mixing with the chole masala is genuinely something different."

🍽️ Mango Chole Chaat at Aam Wale Chole

Sanjay Malhotra

Travelled from Jaipur

"I come to Dehradun specifically for this bun tikki. ₹35 for double tikki with that super-crispy crunch — waited 20 minutes and didn't mind at all. The meethi chutney and dahi combination is what makes it different from Delhi's version."

🍽️ Bun Tikki at Dwarka Bun Tikki

Rohit Sharma

Travelled from Delhi

"Four kachoris with four sabzis for ₹100 — the sitafal sabzi is something I've never had at a breakfast spot before. Sweet, tangy and completely different from the usual aloo. Sabzi gets refilled without asking."

🍽️ Kachori with Sitafal Sabzi at Chetan Puri Wale

Priya Negi

Travelled from Haridwar

"Katlamba is a pre-partition dish from Multan that exists almost nowhere else in India — Mama Ji's version with chole and patta chaat is the real thing. One piece is genuinely a full meal. Open only till 4:30PM so plan accordingly."

🍽️ Katlamba with Chole at Mama Ji Katlamba Chole

Arjun Mehta

Travelled from Chandigarh

"Sunrise Bakers has been here since 1947 and the aata biscuit tastes like it hasn't changed since then. The round rusk is Dehradun's own thing — you won't find it in Delhi. Bought four packets to take back."

🍽️ Aata Biscuit at Sunrise Bakers

Sunita Rawat

Travelled from Mussoorie

"Lauki momos sound wrong but they work — the minimal spice lets the lauki flavour come through and the red chutney adds the heat. Tables were full when I arrived and I waited 15 minutes. Worth it for the novelty alone."

🍽️ Lauki Momos at Only Veg

Vikash Kumar

Travelled from Lucknow

"Dry laphing at Yangla Cafe in Tibet Colony — garlic, chilli oil and soya chunks in a starch sheet. ₹70 and the setting near Buddha Temple makes it feel like you're somewhere in the hills. The gravy version is also good but dry is better."

🍽️ Dry Laphing at Yangla Cafe

Meera Joshi

Travelled from Rishikesh

"₹80 for rajma chawal in a clay kullar with a live fire tadka — the smoky flavour from the ghee and jeera going in flaming is something you have to see. The rajma had a slight bite to it which I actually liked."

🍽️ Rajma Chawal in Kullar at Kullar Wale

Kavita Singh

Travelled from Meerut

"Ragi siddu with walnut stuffing and desi ghee at 6AM near Gandhi Park — the vendor works through the night to prepare these. The coconut chutney and walnut-tomato chutney together are excellent. Sold out by 10AM so go early."

🍽️ Ragi Siddu at Siddu Stall

Ananya Reddy

Travelled from Hyderabad

"Chicken momos at Two Brothers are juicier than most momo shops I've been to. Thin skin, medium size, ₹70 for 5 pieces. The tomato chutney mixed with the red chilli chutney is the right combination. Ghari Cantt area is easy to find."

🍽️ Chicken Momos at Two Brothers

Rahul Tiwari

Travelled from Agra

"Mango chole chaat opposite Haldiram near Prabhat Talkies — fresh mango with chole, kala namak and imli chutney on a leaf plate. Only available in mango season. The mango juice mixing with the chole masala is genuinely something different."

🍽️ Mango Chole Chaat at Aam Wale Chole

Sanjay Malhotra

Travelled from Jaipur

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