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In the Sikkim Himalayas traditional foods are an integral part of the dietary culture of the various ethnic groups of people consisting of the Nepalese, Bhutias and Lepchas. Rice is the staple food. Meat and dairy products are also consumed depending on availability.
Sikkim House: Its a cheap restaurant where the appetizing thukpas, momos and chopsuey come at dhaba prices
Sikkim House, 14 Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri (2611-5171). Daily 12.30am-11pm. No alcohol served. Meal for two Rs 300.
Tribes: Sells bottles of potent chilli paste, but for your fix of pickles try Tribes. Tribes run by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, and also stocks handicrafts.
Tribes ,2 Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhavan, Baba Kharag Singh Marg (2334-1282); m Rajiv Chowk; Mon-Sat 10.30am-7.30pm.
Sikkim Organic Store : It stocks bhakimlo dallae pickle, dallae chilli with bamboo shoot pickle and a selection of teas, apart from orchid and lily pods.
Sikkim Organic Store,R Block Market, Pamposh Enclave, Greater Kailash-I (6452-3997). Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, second Sat closed. Call ahead to check on stock.
Rosang’s restaurant : There’s no place like Rosang’s. Run by Manipuri sisters Mary Tongsung and Mamaan Khuplong, this tiny shop sells meat and Northeastern specialities, like the Khasi kwai (betel nuts and paan leaves), dried fish and mushrooms and fresh bamboo shoot.
Rosang’s 1385-A/5 Rama Market, basement, Munirka, opposite MCD Park (98118-98923). Daily 10am-10pm. No alcohol served. Cash only. Meal for two Rs 150.
Thoibi Near Baba Ganganath Temple, opposite Vasant Vihar bus depot, Munirka (98917-29418). Daily 10am-11pm
