What Where to Eat in Srinagar

Srinagar is the capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Known more for its mesmerizing beauties, the city nonetheless has plenty of other attractions too. One that cuts a close second among the favorites is the food of the Valley. Reminiscent of the spices grown in the Valley, the food of Kashmir is a unique evocation of the essence of spices that is blended with the vegetables and meat. So be sure that while on your trip to the city of Srinagar you are going to be faced with so many varieties that you are sure to be confused as to what and where to eat in Srinagar.

Kashmiri food is rather versatile. While it can serve as a daily family meal, it can also do double duty and make for a feast fit for a king with the 36-course 'Wazawan'. So deciding on the 'what and where to eat Srinagar' is not a mean matter; it requires a lot of expertise and research. Some of the must try out dishes during your trip to the valley city should feature the 'rista' or meat balls, 'tabak maz' or fried rib meat, the 'roganjosh' and 'yakhni'. However, if you are a vegetarian, there is not much to worry over on that count either. The valley has enough in its larder to cater to any and every preference; so you have nothing to worry about while deciding on what and where to eat in Srinagar. Some of the favorite vegetarian fare include the 'dum-aloo' or roasted potatoes and 'chaman- fried paneer'. Also it would do you good to wash down a hearty meal with local drinks. The best choice would be the 'kahva' or green-tree liquor. Desserts are not a feature of this spice loving land, so you will not find sweet meat specialties in the valley city of Srinagar. Also you could try out breads like 'sheermal' and 'baqerkhani' which are a Kashmiri breakfast staple; other Kashmiri breads include the 'tsot', 'tsochvoru', 'lavas' and 'kulcha'.

Some of the places, which will help you decide on what and where to eat in Srinagar, are listed below:

- Mughal Durbar
- Ahdoos
- Ruby
- Juniper
- Shamyana
- Nun-Kun