Sweet
Bal Mithai
SweetChocolate-brown roasted khoya fudge covered in tiny white sugar balls. Almora's most famous sweet.
Best with: With teaRead more ›
Local dishes to try in Almora
Almora is the sweet capital of Kumaon, and its home kitchens serve some of the best Kumaoni food in the hills.
Sweet
Singori
SweetKhoya sweet wrapped in a cone of maalu leaf, which gives it a light, leafy smell.
Best with: Fresh from the shop
Main course
Bhatt ki churkani
VegA dark, thick curry of black soybeans cooked in an iron pan.
Best with: With rice
SnackAloo ke gutke
VegSpiced potatoes with jakhiya seeds and red chilli, a Kumaoni favourite.
Best with: With puri or raita
Food tips
- Buy Bal Mithai from the old shops in the main bazaar; it keeps for about a week.
- Ask your homestay to cook a full Kumaoni thali one evening.
- Read our story on Bal Mithai before you shop.
Food in Almora: FAQs
What is the famous sweet of Almora?
Bal Mithai, a brown khoya fudge coated with white sugar balls. Singori, wrapped in a maalu leaf, is the other local favourite.
Where can I eat Kumaoni food in Almora?
Homestays and a few local restaurants in town serve Kumaoni thalis; ask a day ahead for dishes like bhatt ki churkani.
