Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Srinagar, the heart of Kashmir, offers a heavenly mix of authentic Kashmiri cuisine, traditional handicrafts, and luxurious shopping experiences. Whether you’re a foodie looking to try local dishes or a shopper searching for Kashmiri handicrafts, Srinagar has something special for everyone.

 Best Food to Try in Srinagar

 Traditional Kashmiri Cuisine (Wazwan Specialties)

✅ Rogan Josh – A flavorful, slow-cooked mutton dish with Kashmiri red chilies.
✅ Gushtaba – Soft mutton meatballs cooked in yogurt-based gravy.
✅ Yakhni – A mild and aromatic yogurt-based lamb curry.
✅ Tabak Maaz – Fried mutton ribs, crispy on the outside and tender inside.
✅ Rista – Meatballs in a spiced tomato-based curry.
✅ Dum Aloo – Kashmiri-style baby potatoes cooked in yogurt and spices.
✅ Haak Saag – A local favorite, mustard greens cooked Kashmiri style.

 Tip: Try a full Wazwan Thali for the complete Kashmiri dining experience.

 Kashmiri Street Food & Snacks

✅ Noon Chai (Pink Tea) – A salty, pink-colored tea, best with Kashmiri bread.
✅ Kashmiri Kahwa – A traditional green tea infused with saffron, almonds, and spices.
✅ Lavasa with Seekh Kebabs – Soft Kashmiri flatbread with spicy grilled kebabs.
✅ Nadroo Monje (Lotus Stem Fritters) – Crunchy deep-fried lotus stems, a perfect snack.
✅ Kashmiri Kulcha – A baked bread filled with nuts and saffron.

 Tip: Visit local bakeries in Lal Chowk and Polo View Market for the best Kashmiri bread and snacks.

 Desserts & Sweets

✅ Shufta – A sweet dish made of dry fruits, paneer, and sugar syrup.
✅ Phirni – A rice pudding flavored with saffron and cardamom.
✅ Sheer Khurma – A rich vermicelli pudding served during Eid.
✅ Basrakh – A deep-fried sweet, crispy on the outside and soft inside.

 Tip: Pair your dessert with a cup of Kashmiri Kahwa for the perfect experience.

 Best Places to Eat in Srinagar

1. Mughal Darbar (Best for Authentic Wazwan)