Best Food in Shillong

"The smoked pork fried rice at Cafe Shillong had a deep, woody smokiness I've never tasted in any fried rice before. The pork pieces were tender and the smoke flavor permeated every grain of rice. Not subtle at all — if you like bold flavors, this is your dish. The outdoor seating with misty hill views made it better."

🍽️ Shillong Smoked Pork Fried Rice at Cafe Shillong

"The rosemary roasted chicken at Dylan's was well-seasoned and the portion was generous — my husband and I shared one plate and it was enough. The blueberry cheesecake was the real star though. The Bob Dylan decor and rock music playing in the background made it feel like a different world from the rest of Shillong."

🍽️ Rosemary Roasted Chicken at Dylan Cafe

"Red Rice serves the most authentic tribal food in a restaurant setting in Shillong. The Naga thali with fermented fish is strong — visitors from outside the Northeast might find it overwhelming. But if you want to understand what local food actually tastes like here, not the watered-down cafe versions, this is where you come."

🍽️ Naga Thali at Red Rice

"As a vegetarian in Shillong, Chaat Puchka was a relief — 180 items and everything is veg. The dosa was crispy and properly spiced, the kesar dahi with badam was refreshing after a hot day of walking. The spices are sourced from mainland India so the flavors feel familiar. Essential stop for vegetarians visiting Shillong."

🍽️ Dosa at Chaat Puchka

"Lami's fish preparation is consistently good — the gravy is well-balanced and the fish quality is fresh. Been eating here for years whenever I'm in Shillong. It's not fancy but the Chinese food here is better than most places in the city. Gets crowded during dinner so go early."

🍽️ Special Fish at Lami Restaurant

"Munchies in Laitumkhrah served gourmet maggi that was a step above regular maggi — extra vegetables and seasoning. The red tea was interesting — lighter than chai, no milk, slightly different flavor. The cafe is casual and affordable. Good for a light meal when you're staying in the Laitumkhrah area."

🍽️ Gourmet Maggi at Munchies

"The Khasi rice cake from the Laitumkhrah stall was dense and chewy with coconut on top — like a thicker idli but with sticky rice flavor. The lemon tun cake was soft and moist. Both cost almost nothing. These are the kind of local snacks tourists miss because they don't look fancy, but they're genuinely traditional Khasi food."

🍽️ Khasi Rice Cake at Local Rice Cake Stall

"Cafe Hashtag has strong coffee and a decent menu with Khasi food options alongside regular cafe items. The street view from upstairs is nice. But the service was slow on a weekend evening and we waited 25 minutes for just coffee. The Oreo shake was good when it finally came though."

🍽️ Coffee at Cafe Hashtag

"The chicken sausage pizza at Bread Cafe had good toppings — generous sausage and cheese. But the crust was underwhelming, more like a base than a proper pizza crust. The cappuccino was better. It's a practical stop in Police Bazaar when you need a quick bite, not a pizza destination."

🍽️ Chicken Sausage Pizza at Bread Cafe

"Dylan Cafe is beautiful to look at — every corner is photo-worthy and the foggy day view was stunning. But the pesto pasta was average at best, nothing special about the sauce or seasoning. The iced tea served in a bud-shaped glass was a nice touch. Come here for the vibe and photos, not specifically for Italian food."

🍽️ Pesto Pasta at Dylan Cafe

"The smoked pork fried rice at Cafe Shillong had a deep, woody smokiness I've never tasted in any fried rice before. The pork pieces were tender and the smoke flavor permeated every grain of rice. Not subtle at all — if you like bold flavors, this is your dish. The outdoor seating with misty hill views made it better."

🍽️ Shillong Smoked Pork Fried Rice at Cafe Shillong

"The rosemary roasted chicken at Dylan's was well-seasoned and the portion was generous — my husband and I shared one plate and it was enough. The blueberry cheesecake was the real star though. The Bob Dylan decor and rock music playing in the background made it feel like a different world from the rest of Shillong."

🍽️ Rosemary Roasted Chicken at Dylan Cafe

"Red Rice serves the most authentic tribal food in a restaurant setting in Shillong. The Naga thali with fermented fish is strong — visitors from outside the Northeast might find it overwhelming. But if you want to understand what local food actually tastes like here, not the watered-down cafe versions, this is where you come."

🍽️ Naga Thali at Red Rice

"As a vegetarian in Shillong, Chaat Puchka was a relief — 180 items and everything is veg. The dosa was crispy and properly spiced, the kesar dahi with badam was refreshing after a hot day of walking. The spices are sourced from mainland India so the flavors feel familiar. Essential stop for vegetarians visiting Shillong."

🍽️ Dosa at Chaat Puchka

"Lami's fish preparation is consistently good — the gravy is well-balanced and the fish quality is fresh. Been eating here for years whenever I'm in Shillong. It's not fancy but the Chinese food here is better than most places in the city. Gets crowded during dinner so go early."

🍽️ Special Fish at Lami Restaurant

"Munchies in Laitumkhrah served gourmet maggi that was a step above regular maggi — extra vegetables and seasoning. The red tea was interesting — lighter than chai, no milk, slightly different flavor. The cafe is casual and affordable. Good for a light meal when you're staying in the Laitumkhrah area."

🍽️ Gourmet Maggi at Munchies

"The Khasi rice cake from the Laitumkhrah stall was dense and chewy with coconut on top — like a thicker idli but with sticky rice flavor. The lemon tun cake was soft and moist. Both cost almost nothing. These are the kind of local snacks tourists miss because they don't look fancy, but they're genuinely traditional Khasi food."

🍽️ Khasi Rice Cake at Local Rice Cake Stall

"Cafe Hashtag has strong coffee and a decent menu with Khasi food options alongside regular cafe items. The street view from upstairs is nice. But the service was slow on a weekend evening and we waited 25 minutes for just coffee. The Oreo shake was good when it finally came though."

🍽️ Coffee at Cafe Hashtag

"The chicken sausage pizza at Bread Cafe had good toppings — generous sausage and cheese. But the crust was underwhelming, more like a base than a proper pizza crust. The cappuccino was better. It's a practical stop in Police Bazaar when you need a quick bite, not a pizza destination."

🍽️ Chicken Sausage Pizza at Bread Cafe

"Dylan Cafe is beautiful to look at — every corner is photo-worthy and the foggy day view was stunning. But the pesto pasta was average at best, nothing special about the sauce or seasoning. The iced tea served in a bud-shaped glass was a nice touch. Come here for the vibe and photos, not specifically for Italian food."

🍽️ Pesto Pasta at Dylan Cafe