Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, a state in India’s Northeast. The city has a unique culture, history and cuisine that draw many tourists to its picturesque landscape.
Shillong has some of the most popular dishes in India, such as Momos, Thukpa, Tungrymbai and Jadoh. Momos are an Indian version of Chinese dumplings filled with either meat or vegetables.
Thukpa is a noodle soup that is hearty and flavorful. Tungrymbai is a curry dish made with fermented soybean paste and chilli peppers. Lastly, Jadoh is a rice dish made with pork or beef and mixed vegetables.
The city also has some unique dishes that can only be found in Shillong such as Pumaloi and Dohneiiong. Pumaloi is a traditional dish made with pork, bamboo shoot and fermented soybean paste. Dohneiiong is another traditional dish made with pork intestine cooked in a broth of spices and herbs such as ginger, garlic and chilli pepper.
Apart from these local dishes, Shillong also has some delicious snacks like Sangaa (a fried snack made from pork liver), Nakham Bitchi (a deep-fried snack made of glutinous rice flour) and Makhao (a steamed snack made from mashed potatoes).
Shillong’s street food scene is vibrant and bustling with vendors selling all sorts of snacks like bhajia (deep-fried fritters), pakoras (vegetable fritters) and samosas (savory pastries). The streets are also lined with stalls selling fresh fruits like oranges, bananas and pineapples.
In conclusion, Shillong offers many delicious dishes for tourists to try ranging from traditional dishes to street food snacks. The most famous food in Shillong are Momos, Thukpa, Tungrymbai ,Jadoh ,Pumaloi ,Dohneiiong ,Sangaa ,Nakham Bitchi ,Makhao ,Bhajia ,Pakorasand Samosas . All these dishes offer something special for everyone who visits this beautiful city!