Momos

Momos is the ultimate favorite Tibetan delicacy amongst the people of this state. Not
just Sikkim, Momos have expanded its base in the entire country as a scrumptious
snack served in restaurants as well as street kiosks. For the ones who don’t know
what a Momo is – It is a dumpling made out of flour dough with a filling inside. It is
steamed to perfection and served with a spicy mix of sauces and herbs. There are
fried and sauteed versions of this dish as well. The fillings usually include ingredients
like meat, cheese, and vegetables. The utensil apparatus that is used to steam the
momos have three layers, with usually tomato soup in the lower compartment to let
the flavor of the juices absorb into the dumplings. No wonder, Momos is a famous
food in Sikkim . While you are here in Sikkim, relish on these flavorful wonders.

thukpa

Another delicacy that can be tried while in the Indian state of Sikkim is the Thukpa.
The dish is a flavorful noodle soup that has its origins in the eastern parts of Tibet.
The street food in Sikkim is quite rich with Thukpa leading this culinary bandwagon.
Not just the street kiosks, but almost every restaurant in the state serves this
amazing dish. The noodle soup has garlic, chopped onions, and green chillies to add
a flavor of spice and a dash of tang. There are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian
versions of this dish. While the former would have shredded and chopped vegetables
in its mix, the latter would combine the likes of red meat and boiled or poached
eggs. Savor this amazing dish while you are in Sikkim.

Dal bhaat

Dal Bhaat is a traditional Napalese dish that is quite a craze in many parts of Nepal,
Bangladesh, and India. The combination is that of boiled rice and lentil soup. Many
parts of India call this dish as Dal Chaawal. The Sikkimese population love their
share of Dal Bhaat as their everyday meal. The lentil soup can differentiate in flavors
from places to places with a certain ingredients remaining static everywhere, like
salt, turmeric, and a little spice. The mixture of boiled rice and lentil soup is a
comfort meal for many that is considered to satiate their taste palette to the core. If
you want to keep things simple and have light meals, Daal Bhaat could be your
ultimate choice of food item to relish.

dhindo

Dhindo is a Sikkim food speciality that is quite popular amongst the locals and
tourists. The dish originates from Nepal, but is quite a rage in many parts of Sikkim
and Darjeeling as well. The preparation is that of flour mix added to boiling water
while continuously stirring it with a ladle. Clarified butter or normal butter is
optional. The flour is traditionally prepared from buckwheat or millet. Grains like
wheat and corn flour are common as well. One can use almost any grain provided
that it is grinded into flour. The utensils used for its preparation is usually an iron
pan called Palame Tapke and an iron spatula or ladle called the Dabilo. The latter
helps stir the mixture and bring to creation a tasty comfort meal that almost all
Sikkimese population love.

phagshapa

A culinary delight for the non-vegetarians, Phagshapa is a much-loved food item in

Sikkimese cuisine. The main ingredient for this dish is the pork fat that is
accompanied by radishes and red chillies. The pork fat strips are cooked first and
kept separate. While preparing the stew with radishes and spices, the pork is added
along with the red chillies to provide a hot and spicy tinge to the dish. The entire
preparation has no oil and combines just the vegetables and protein, making it a
healthy food choice. Because of its burst of flavors and being a healthy option, it is
considered by many the best food in Sikkim that one can relish.

Sha phaley

Sha Phaley is a combination of the deep fried flavors, bread, and a whole lot of
minced meat. Originally a Tibetan dish, it is quite famous in Sikkim as well. The
bread or the pastry is stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, cabbage, and spices. It
is then folded into semi circles and finally deep fried to perfection. The outcome is a
crispy pastry with soft flavorful filling inside. With modern variations, ingredients like
Tofu and Cheese have also been imbibed into the recipe. Vegetarians and vegans
can relish the Tofu version and enjoy their food.

Gundruk and Sinki

Gundruk and Sinki are dishes of Nepalese origin. The former is made of a
combination of radish leaves and cauliflower. The mixture is then cooked with spices
and tomato sauce. For the latter, tap roots are utilised as the main ingredient. The
further process is that of fermentation to lend it a sour taste. Mustard leaves and oil
are added to Gundruk to lend it a nice taste. The dish is rich in roughage and helps
one maintain their metabolism. Traditionally, this dish is made in an earthen pot.
With modernisation, other utensils are now used for its preparation. Out of the many
Sikkim food items, both these dishes are quite popular for their taste and health
benefits.
Sael Roti

Sael Roti is a fried bread that is usually served along with Potato Curry. For its
preparation, water and rice are mixed together to form a paste. This is then deep
fried to perfection in boiling hot oil. Even though the dish has its origins in Nepal and
Tibet, it is quite popular in Sikkim as well due to the Nepalese and Tobetan
influences in this Indian state. Satiate your taste palettes with this flavorful and
amazing dish while you are holidaying in Sikkim.

chang

Chang is the fermented form of Millet and yeast which helps in fermentation
process. Its other name is Thomba and is a traditional drink of Limbu people of
Eastern Nepal. Chang is the locally brewed alcoholic beverage served in and sipped
with the help of a bamboo pie. Sikkim has many local distilleries and these locally
made alcohol is really cheap. Don’t forget to try this amazing drink when you are in
Sikkim on your next trip.

Thenthuk

Thenthuk is yet another yummy soup. Prepared in the form of noodle soup made of
vegetables, wheat flour and meat or mutton, it is one of the best Tibetan food in
Sikkim. It is a favorite dinner for the people in Sikkim. To make it spicy, several
restaurants use chilli powder while some people serve vegetable Thenthuk to keep it
healthy. The origin of the Thenthuk is from Tibet.

Kinema curry

Kinema curry is a favorite food of Sikkim people taken with rice. What makes the
curry special is its unique flavour and that it is protein rich food. The different taste
of the curry comes from the soybean after fermentation. Turmeric powder, onion,
red chili and tomato are fried before adding the fermented soybean which enhances
the flavor.
Gya kho

Gya Kho is one of the lips smacking local dishes in Sikkim. It is the Chimney soup
served in the bowl and since the bowl resembles the shape of chimney, it got its
name Chimney soup. This Tibetan cuisine is adopted by Sikkim because of its great
taste. The extraordinary taste comes because of its cooking process. It gets cooked
under the coal with a lot of other ingredients in it.

Kodo KO roti

his local Nepali cuisine is a favorite local food among people in Sikkim. The best
combination is Tomato Achar and the Kodo KO roti. It can also be served with
varieties of pickles. The typical pancake is prepared with finger millet as its main
ingredient, locally called Kodo. The other important ingredient include sugar and
ghee.

Masaurya curry

One of the famous Nepali cuisine, Masaurya curry is a favorite local dish of Sikkim.
The main ingredient that takes to make the curry is the fermented black gram. It
looks like the ball and is spicy condiments. Don’t forget to try this amazing cuisine
while you are in Sikkim.This dish is best served with cooked rice.

Niguru with Churpi

When talking about local Sikkim food then Niguru with Churpi is one thing you can’t
miss out! This household dish is very delicious and offers the true flavour of Sikkim.
It is a fermented food in which cheese is cooked with the fiddlehead fern.

Chhurpi soup

It is the delicious and appetising soup made of cottage cheese. This is one of the
traditional foods of Sikkim and is served as a welcome drink to visitors. Cheese and
panache phoran are the key ingredients of this soup. It is garnished with coriander
leaves which adds a refreshing touch to this soup. This is one of the most popular
traditional food of Sikkim.
Bamboo Shoot Curry

Bamboo Shoot Curry is a staple dish of Sikkim and fermented bamboo is used to
cook this delicious curry. Turmeric is added to the curry to remove the bitter taste of
bamboo shoots. Also known as Tama Curry, you can find this dish at numerous
places in Sikkim.

Sikkim tea

Who doesn’t want to taste delicious Sikkim tea while staying here? Rich in flavours,
the tea is is prepared from the tea garden called Temi tea garden. Being served in
unique traditional cups, this is one of the most special drinks to try in Sikkim!

Shimi ko achar

est accompanied with seal roti (bread), Shimi ko achar is a kind of pickle made of
string bean (locally known as Shimi) and flavoured with green chillies, sesame seeds
and lemon juice. This is among the top famous food of Sikkim.

Jaanr

Another traditional beverage of Sikkim is Jaanr that is served in a lot of varieties at

local shops. Makai ko Jaanr, Bhaate Jaanr, Simal tarul ko Jaanr, Gahun ko Jaanr,
Jahun ko Jaanr, etc. are the most popular among tourists.