Bon Appetit Restaurant and French Bakery — Restaurant in Ladakh

The Bon Appetit is a Leh institution on the backpackers circuit. It's location beside a now sadly sullied gurgling brook on Fort Road, and its colourful walls and décor, make it justifiably one of Leh's more popular restaurants. I'd occasion to check it out today, when I suddenly felt hungry late in the evening, on this very chilly day. I preferred sitting in the warm indoor space, to its popular outdoor seating with fine street views and great for people-watching. The interior walls are bright and colourful, the tables and chairs comfortable, and the staff friendly and attentive. The Bon Appetit's menu is eclectic, from Italian pizza and pasta to Tibetan thenthuk and thukpa. There's dosa too. I saw shahi tukda on the dessert menu, and I ordered it right away. I've fond childhood memories woven around this dessert, and it's hard to come by on menus across India. For the main course I decided to order something new - a gukbap ( a spicy soup). I ordered a non-vegetarian one, it came with rice, diced vegetables and peas, and pieces of shredded chicken. The shahi tukda was absolutely delicious and made my day. The gukbap that followed, was equally a dream. The vegetables fresh and crisp, the soup deliciously spicy. It was a complete meal in itself. After paying the bill, I thanked the staff and promised to come again. There's much to check out in Bon Appetit - the...

Bon Appetit Restaurant and French Bakery

2023-2024- I enjoyed my food and tea. The place is very warm and welcoming, and the staff is helpful and polite. The food is made of good quality ingredients, and served fresh. It's also got an extensive menu, with just about anything you could want to eat listed on it: the range of what they serve is huge, so there's something for everyone. Worth a visit. And I'll definitely return to sample some of the other items on their vast menu.

Edit: I returned on many occasions, bringing friends with me. And I was unwell during my July-August 2024 trip to Leh: during that time, I would order takeout from this restaurant, and they went out of their way to take good care of me, with healthy foods, while I was bed-bound and unwell. I'm very...

UPD: Seems like chief is changed, food slightly different , before was better . Still ok.

Bon Appetit is a hidden culinary gem in the heart of Leh! 🌟 The chicken steaks here are absolutely delicious—the best in all of Ladakh! 🍗 The quality of service is top-notch, with Arun being a true professional in his field. 👏 Every meal is a delight, and I always choose to dine here and bring my guests along. 🍽️ It’s consistently amazing! Highly...