Ladakh Himalayan kitchen — Restaurant in Ladakh

It's easy to miss the Ladakh Himalayan Kitchen. The shop sign is unobtrusive, the shop facade nondescript. The only thing to tempt you inside is the cake counter visible prominently to passers-by. Inside, it's a surprisingly spacious eatery with pleasant lighting, simple interiors, wooden floors, tables and chairs, that can seat 28 when it's house-full. The menu is a bit puzzling, it has local Ladakhi cuisine, but also biryanis, pastas and Indian-Chinese dishes like chicken chilli and chicken manchurian. I ordered a masala chai and since it was lunchtime, decided to try the vegetable chutagi, a very Ladakhi dish. The masala chai was nice, but could've been a bit hotter. The vegetable chutagi took a long time coming, but when it did it was an absolute delight. The serving was large, the soup was hot and tasty, with diced carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, chopped spinach and tiny dumplings. Every spoonful was a delight, and I'd it slowly, relishing every drop of my first ever chutagi. After lunch, I skipped the apple crumble, my first choice, and ordered a mixed fruit crumble. It was a mistake. The crumble lacked a distinct taste and flavour, came unattractively broken in two pieces, and I couldn't identify any fruit other than some apple slices. The pie must've rested in the glass counter for some days, because it had a bit of a tired, slightly stale taste. However, I would be returning to the Ladakhi Himalayan Kitchen to try their other Ladakhi dishes - the skyu, thenthuks and thukpas. And maybe avoid their bakery counter. On another occasion I tried the chicken biryani, which I was told was like Hyderabadi biryani. Sadly, it was just coloured and spiced-up rice with a single small piece of unappetizing,...

I visited the restaurant with another 3 friends on 20/07/2024 at approximately 4pm. There was only one customer besides us in the restaurant when we walked in. For the first 5 minute No one cared to attend our table for the order. We asked the guy on reception to take our order and he clearly got offended and wasn't interested to attend our table. He then called the waiter namely Sagar ( who was busy on his mobile phone most of the time) to take the order. We ordered 2 plates of Momos and 4 glasses of Lemon soda. The order was served after about 20 minutes with NO PLATES. We asked for 4 plates and were told by Sagar that they normally don't give extra plates. We were eventually given 4 plates reluctantly. The food was good but the service was worst in Ladakh. The attitude of the guy in reception as well as the waiter was absolutely disgraceful. To the owner of this restaurant- if you are reading my comment- check the CCTV footage. Food - 9/10 Service - 5/10 Staff...

🌟 5-Star Review for Ladakh Himalayan Kitchen Restaurant 🌟

I had an amazing experience at Ladakh Himalayan Kitchen! The moment you step in, you’re welcomed with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance that perfectly reflects the soul of the mountains.

Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious — from the momos and thukpa to the butter tea and traditional Ladakhi fare, everything was bursting with authentic flavors. You can truly taste the freshness and love in every bite. The presentation was beautiful, and the portion sizes were generous.

The staff were incredibly courteous and made sure we were comfortable throughout our meal. It’s rare to find a place that offers such a complete and satisfying dining experience.

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, this place is a must-visit to enjoy the rich culinary traditions of Ladakh. Highly...