8 Lesser-Known North-Eastern Restaurants In Delhi

Y’all adore K-drama and Korean cuisine, but have you ever had the most regional northeastern cuisine in our own country? Our familiarity with Northeastern cuisine is restricted to momos, which may be found in a ‘not so authentic’ form in Delhi's streets and bylanes. But, to our surprise, the capital is teeming with some of the greatest eateries providing traditional Northeastern cuisine from our very own seven sisters states. Listed below are some of the less popular ones but really great eateries that you’ll be compelled to come back to over and over again, so read on!

1. Bamboo Hut

This is a cloud kitchen from the busy streets of Vasant Kunj providing you with the best Naga dishes. Their original Naga Thali, which comes in a variety of flavours such as The Sema Thali, The Ao Thali, and The Lotha Thali, is a must-try for anybody looking to get a complete taste of the Northeastern state. Among the many meal options offered, try their top-selling Samuthu, which is smoked pork with Axone. Confused where to start from? So we are!

Where | Bamboo Hut - 298 B6, HDFC Bank, Block B6, Block H, Safdarjung Enclave
Timings | 12 Noon - 5 AM (Tuesday Closed)
Call Them | +91 7042 948 708
Meal For Two | Rs 700 Onwards

2. Lookacteast, INA

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LAE Kitchen is our favourite in Dilli Haat, with its goal of integrating diverse cultures via scrumptious original cuisines, and offers a wide range of north eastern delicacies, especially Manipuri. They do offer standard Chinese food like chilli chicken and noodles, but for a change, let's try some delectable Manipuri meals like Yen Thongba (Chicken Curry), Chicken Air Fried, Iromba, and others. Their large bamboo seating begs for bamboo shoot specialities like Fish Curry With Bamboo Shoot, which is unquestionably worth trying.

Where | Lookacteast - Dilli Haat (INA),Sri Aurobindo Marg
Timings | 10:30 AM - 9 PM
Call Them | +91 9999 055 302
Meal For Two | Rs 700 Onwards
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/lookacteast/

3. Bhansaghar

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This eatery in Safdarjung provides Nepali and Assamese food that isn't widely found in the city. It's a hidden gem with diverse cuisine and a nice casual atmosphere. Without a doubt, pay a visit to this location and savour some of the greatest Tibetan, Assamese, and Nepalese native foods such as Wai Wai Sadeko, Chicken Choila, and yes, Chaang, the traditional Nepalese wheat beer. Just hearing the names has piqued our interest, and we'll be trying these out ASAP.

Where | Bhansaghar - 111, Chaudhary Hukum Chand Marg, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave
Timings | 1 - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 8595 272 766
Meal For Two | Rs 600 Onwards

4. Oh! Assam

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As the term suggests, this location speaks Assam. And you should definitely be here if you want to be transported to the state itself. The food is excellent, even though the atmosphere is generally simple. The Aloo Pitika, Assamese Style Duck Curry, and Smoked Pork Thali are just a few of the delicacies that make us swoon over this modest restaurant. Conclude your meal with a cup of Assamese tea, which brings the whole experience to a close.

Where | Oh! Assam - 93, Shop, no 3, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave
Timings | 12 Noon - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 11 4801 7881
Meal For Two | Rs 400 Onwards
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/OhAssam/

5. Lha Kitchen

Another Himalayan Cuisine restaurant, this one has a traditional Japanese-style dining space and decor. Tibetan, Nepalese, Chinese, and Bhutanese cuisines are all available here. Customers love their unique range of momos, such as Kothe and Jhol. So, if you want to salivate over some delectable HIMALAYAN delights, pay them a visit as soon as possible.

6. Wangchuk's Ladakhi & Tibetan Kitchen

This little eatery guarantees you all the food from Ladakh and Tibet, as well as a Tibetan feel, courtesy of its name - Ladakhi Kitchen. There are a variety of exquisite momos and thukpa to choose from, along with wheat Yarkandi Momos, Lamb Bhutun, and Tingmo - the Tibetan bread. Open-air ambience with some good traditional food prepared by skilled cooks using quality produce on a platter - what more can we ask for!

Where | Wangchuk's Ladakhi & Tibetan Kitchen - Supermart 1, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
Timings | 12 Noon - 11:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9650 072 133
Meal For Two | Rs 600 Onwards
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/wangchukkitchengurgaon

7. NCC - Northeastern & Chinese Cafe

This café welcomes you with beautifully painted walls and warm decor filled with the aroma of delicious food. They boast that they provide Northeastern, Chinese, Thai, and Korean cuisine. Wow, that's a lot of stuff in one location. So, all you northeast foodies, come here to sample the best flavours of your favourite cuisines at a reasonable price.

Where | NCC - Northeastern & Chinese Cafe - 111, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave
Timings | 12 Noon - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 7428 728 557
Meal For Two | Rs 1,200 Onwards
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/nccdelhiofficial/

8. Dzukou Tribal Kitchen

As soon as you walk inside this South Delhi location, you'll know you've arrived in Nagaland. Dzukou serves authentic Naga cuisine and its walls are ornamented with Naga relics and bamboo furniture, along with a picturesque view. You may happily gorge yourself on CRAZY and never-before-seen dishes like Naga Smoked Pork Curry, Likok Chutney, Meghalaya Lakadong Turmeric Rice, Kattuyanam Red Rice Momo, and an extensive bar menu!

Where | Dzukou Tribal Kitchen - Vasant Arcade, shop no 1, 2nd floor, Next to Fabindia, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj
Timings | 12 Noon - 11:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9773 526 715
Meal For Two | Rs 1,400 Onwards
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/dzukou.tribalkitchen/

That concludes our list of some of the lesser-known northern restaurants that you’ve gotta check out when you are around the corner!

8 Lesser-Known But Awesome North-Eastern Restaurants In Delhi To Check Out!