The best places to have a meal in Mussoorie

While the heart of the hill station is littered with tiny, hole-in-the-wall eateries where each one seems no different from the next, there are a handful of restaurants that are worth a detour. Whether you're in the mood for some sinful comfort food, an authentic Tibetan meal, light cafe-style snacks, or something more sophisticated—we've got you covered.

Emily’s

A cosy dining room serving gourmet Continental and Indian fare, Emily’s is one of the most charming places to have a meal. The interiors are beautifully decorated—with floral wallpaper on one side, framed quotes on the other, a slanting wooden roof and low comfortable seating between—and the terrace just outside is perfect for a romantic, candle-lit dinner under the stars with beautiful views of the surrounding Himalayas and Doon valley far below. Housed within the boutique hotel, Rokeby Manor, Emily’s opens early in time for breakfast and serves up till midnight

Kalsang Friends Corner

Decked in red—walls, lanterns, Tibetan prayer flags et al—Kalsang is Mussoorie’s go-to spot for Oriental food. They’ve got a pretty extensive menu, ranging from Thai, Chinese and Tibetan to Indian, but regulars here vouch for the momos and thukpa. The helpings are large (a plate of momos has nine pieces, and the thukpa bowl runs deeper than you realise), service is super-fast, and you’ll get a good view of the hillside from your vantage point up on the 2nd floor. Wind up your meal with something off their dessert menu, and as is customary here—pen down your feedback on a napkin before making an exit.

Clock Tower Café

Just adjacent to the clock tower (hence the name), Clock Tower Cafe is a favourite with the young crowd, and is probably one of the most ambient eateries in the hill station. With a brickwork exterior and large windows, the interior of the cafe is packed with character and a big dose of quirk—rounded archways, wood elements, cloth lampshades, posters and photographs of famous personalities plastered across the walls, and framed signboards withquirky messages—you could happily spend a few hours here. Choose from a sufficient continental menu of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, burgers before moving on to dessert (their NewYork cheesecake is meant to be delicious), and round up with a steaming hot latte.

Chic Chocolate

Ignore the cheesy moniker, and Chic Chocolate on Mussoorie's Mall Road is a big mouthful of delicious comfort food that looks and tastes home made—in a good way. Choose from a rambling menu that encompasses everything from pancakes and Nutella bagels, to pizza, pasta, chicken nuggets and even a European style breakfast with the works.

 The shakes and smoothies make for a perfect accompaniment, and the sundaes are sinfully loaded with all the ingredients. The decor is casual—with music memorabilia cluttering the walls, a blackboard with the day's specials scribbled across it, light yellow walls and a few square tables with chairs strewn across. As is obvious from the name, the chocolates here are pretty famous, you should definitely get a box to take back home.

The Tavern

One of the liveliest ways to spend an evening when you’re in Mussoorie, is to head to The Tavern for drinks and dinner. There’s usually live music playing—and although it’s nothing exceptional, it definitely lends character to the space—so start out with a drink at the bar before proceeding to dinner at your table.

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