BakeryBakery rusks and buns
SweetDehradun's old bakeries are famous for rusks, cookies, cream rolls and buns. Locals carry packets home as gifts.
Best with: Tea
What to eat in Dehradun
Dehradun is known for its bakeries, Tibetan food from the Clement Town community, busy street food in Paltan Bazaar and the produce of the Doon Valley.
Bakery
TibetanMomos
Non-vegSteamed and fried momos with fiery chutney, sold everywhere from Paltan Bazaar to Rajpur Road. Veg versions are common.
Best with: Thukpa
Street foodPaltan Bazaar chaat
VegAloo tikki, gol gappe and chaat at stalls around the Clock Tower and Paltan Bazaar.
Best with: An evening walk
Main courseDehradun basmati
VegThe valley was famous for its long-grained basmati; many restaurants still serve biryani and pulao with local rice.
Best with: Dal and curries
FruitDehradun litchi
SweetJuicy litchis from the valley's orchards appear in markets in May and June.
Best with: Eaten fresh
Main course
Garhwali dishes
VegA few restaurants serve local food like kafuli, phaanu, aloo ke gutke and jhangora kheer.
Best with: Mandua roti
Where to eat in Dehradun
Rajpur Road
The city's main stretch of cafes, bakeries and restaurants, from casual to upmarket.
Best for: Cafes and dinners
Paltan Bazaar and Clock Tower
Street food, sweet shops and old bakeries in the busy city centre.
Best for: Chaat and snacks
Clement Town
Tibetan eateries around Mindrolling Monastery.
Best for: Momos and thukpa
Food tips
- Buy bakery rusks and cookies to take home; they keep well.
- Try litchis if you visit in May or June.
- Rajpur Road cafes get busy on weekend evenings.
- Street food is best fresh and hot; pick busy stalls.
Food in Dehradun: FAQs
What is the famous food of Dehradun?
Bakery rusks and buns, momos, Paltan Bazaar chaat, basmati rice dishes and, in season, Dehradun litchis.
Where are the best cafes in Dehradun?
Most are along Rajpur Road, with a few around the city centre.
