A Kashmir trip offers scenic sightseeing, cultural experiences, and shopping. But who can forget about the delicious culinary options tourists can try in its capital. A Kashmir tour is your chance to savour authentic Kashmiri dishes like Rogan Josh and Wazwan. But it’s not just Kashmiri food, the restaurants in Srinagar also serve mouth watering Chinese and Tibetan food, along with other cuisines. It means you can try delicious thukpa and momo for breakfast and end your day with a king size dinner with dishes like murg zafrani and chicken kanti.

The Top 5 Restaurants in Srinagar

1. Ahdoos – Iconic spot for authentic Kashmiri Wazwan

2. Mughal Darbar – Famous for Rogan Josh & Yakhni

3. Shamyana Restaurant – Great for Kebabs & Kashmiri Kahwa

4. Lhasa Restaurant – Best Tibetan & Chinese cuisine

5. The Chinar – Luxury dining with scenic views

1. Ahdoos – Iconic spot for authentic Kashmiri Wazwan

The first thing that catches your attention as you enter Ahdoos is how simple yet elegant the decor and overall vibe is. The restaurant is super clean, well-maintained and offers quick services to its customers. Ahdoos is one of the best restaurants in Srinagar to try Kashmiri Wazwan. The place is family friendly and also has a bakery where you can try cakes and pastries. The restaurant mainly caters to non-vegetarians and meat lovers. If you are a vegetarian, there are only a limited number of vegetarian options available on its menu.

Address: Ahdoo's Hotel, Residency Road, Regal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001

Timings: Opens everyday from 12 PM to 09:30 PM

Average Cost: ₹1,500 for two people (approx.)

Must Try: Rista, Gushtaba, Wazwan, Mutton Seekh Kebab.

2. Mughal Darbar – Famous for Rogan Josh & Yakhni

If you’re a Mughlai food enthusiast, Mughal Darbar is the restaurant in Kashmir to visit on your holidays. The restaurant is always buzzing with tourists, so make sure to arrive early. Along with authentic Mughali and Kashimiri food, you can also relish tandoori food, fast food, Chinese food, and cakes/pastries.

The restaurant has a completely traditional decor and stylised seating area. The dining areas are spread with dastarkhwan (a traditional table cloth) on which dishes are served. The restaurant is spacious with three interconnected halls. Overall, a serene ambiance to have your meal with friends, family or just by yourself. Both cash and card payments are accepted at this restaurant.

Address: Ground floor, Residency Road, Near GPO, Munshi Bagh, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001

Timings: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Average Cost: ₹500 for two people (approx.)

Must Try: Wazwan, Goshtaba, Yakni, Roghan Josh & Chicken Biryani

3. Shamyana Restaurant – Great for Kebabs & Kashmiri Kahwa

Shamyana Restaurant is nestled in a European-Villa like structure and is easily identifiable. If you are a meat-lover, you will definitely love this place. From decor to ambiance and from food to staff services, everything here is top-notch. The best time to visit Shamyana Restaurant is during the afternoon or evening. It’s a time when you can taste a warm cup of Kahawa and try their luscious kebabs.

What about vegetarians? Should they not visit the restaurant at all? Well, for vegetarians there are plenty of veg food options available at Shamyana. Go-to veg dishes like Kadhai Paneer, Malia kofta, Mix veg along with veg Chinese options are readily available. The restaurant has an ample seating area and it looks particularly beautiful at night. One can admire the views of Dal lake from window panes.

Address: Ghat No. 2, Boulevard, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001

Timings: Opens everyday from 10 AM to 10 PM

Average Cost: ₹800 for two people (approx.)

Must Try: Rogan Josh Mutton, Butter Chicken, Tabak Maaz, Chicken Kanti

4. Lhasa Restaurant – Best Tibetan & Chinese cuisine

Set in a quaint street, across Dal lake, this humble restaurant serves some of the best Chinese and Tibetan cuisine. Easy on pockets, delicious delicacies, and top notch customer experience, makes Lahas one of the best restaurants in Srinagar. Savour a plateful of warm and succulent steamed momo in Srinagar's chilly weather. Slurp a delicious flavoursome chicken wonton soup in their al fresco area.

Lhasa restaurant also serves plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes, so irrespective of your dietary preferences, you’ll have a gala time here. The Chinese and Tibetan food here is scrumptious. Plus, if you are eating out at Lhasa with a big group, it won’t burn holes in your pockets.

Address: Lane No 3, Boulevard Road, Near Shah Abbas Hotel, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Timings: Opens everyday from 12 PM to 10:00 PM

Average Cost: ₹700 for two people (approx.)

Must Try: Lhasa Special Soup, Chicken Dumplings, Chilly Garlic Noodles.

5. The Chinar – Luxury dining with scenic views

Want to experience fine dining in Srinagar? The Chinar restaurant located in the Lalit Grand Palace offers an incredible culinary experience with a view. Chinar serves multiple cuisine choices to its customers. This includes North Indian, Mughlai, Italian, Asian delicacies. The restaurant offers an al-fresco dining option as well. Relish a delectable meal, sitting in their open-air manicured garden surrounded by teeming greenery.

The Chinar restaurant with indoor seating has an old-fashioned yet a charming vibe to it. Named after the famous Chinar trees found in Kashmir region, the table tops in the dining area are painted in the reddish hue. Quite similar to a chinar leaf. Sit out in the Chinar Garden, as fresh air caresses you. Taste the delicious flavour of an incredible spread of food.

Address: The Lalit Grand Palace, Gupkar Road, Srinagar, Dal Gate, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Timings: Opens everyday from 7:30 AM to 11 PM

Average Cost: ₹1,000 for two people (approx.)

Must Try: Wazwan Thali, Murg Malai Tikka, Zafarani Murgh

If you are planning a Kashmir trip, your journey will begin and end in Srinagar. Make the most of your time by exploring the best restaurants in Srinagar. Delight yourself with flavoursome food, warm hospitality and excellent staff service at the above restaurants. After all, what's a vacation without gobbling on the local cuisine?