Meghalaya Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Meghalaya

February 6, 2018 Madelene Haan

Meghalaya (UK: /meɪˈɡɑːləjə/, US: /ˌmeɪɡəˈleɪə/) is a state in Northeast India. The name means "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit. The population of Meghalaya as of 2016 is estimated to be 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometers, with a length to breadth ratio of about 3:1.
Things to do in Meghalaya

1. City Hut Family Dhaba

Earle Holiday Home Oakland Road, Shillong 793001, India Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking Chinese, Indian, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +91 98630 63494
Excellent
45%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 442 reviews

City Hut Family Dhaba

Reviewed By Nishranj - New Delhi, India

When you search for 10 best places to eat this name eventually comes up. Well we had a fairly good start when we left Guwahati. My wife being the true north indian following Navratra wouldn't give me company for non vegetarian food. So we and another family ended up ordering dam aalo for breakfast in a dhaba near jorabat. It was amazing. The next stop was Orchid for lunch and we ended up ordering a variety of food worth 1040, where we had vegetable Hakka noodle, pork chilly and curry as well as chicken butter masala. It was even better.
So high on expectations and bit of luck we thought we must go to city hut, one of the most sort out restaurants in Shillong. We pushed our luck and here the disaster struck, the damaalu was horrible , so was the chicken hakka noodles, we also had chicken Biryani which which was equally tasteless.
The other interesting aspect was, when we pointed out about the food especially dam aalo being horrible and we returned it back.

2. Bamboo Hut

G.S Road, near kacheri, Shillong, India Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Delivery Chinese, Asian, Indian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
19%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 73 reviews

Bamboo Hut

Reviewed By ReetaKarki - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Very good food and very much affordable. Great ambience and located in the heart of the city. Good place to go with friends and family.

3. Cafe Shillong

L.P. Building Niit Building Main Road | Laitumkhrah, Shillong 793003, India Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Dinner, Lunch, Brunch, Late Night +91 364 250 5759
Excellent
48%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 302 reviews

Cafe Shillong

Reviewed By SURAJSMILE - Ernakulam, India

One of the best place to have Tea,snacks and even food.Thes service is really good.Very small place but good.It is inside Address Guwathi hotel.They got full screen to watch sports.Really good.This place is good for business meeting also.Never miss while visiting Guwathi.

4. Cafe Cherrapunjee &

Shillong-Cherrapunjee Road, Mawkdok, Cherrapunjee 793111, India (Formerly Drive in Cafeteria) Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Chinese, Indian, International, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +91 80148 59700
Excellent
49%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Cafe Cherrapunjee &

Reviewed By BB58 - Kolkata, India

An unplanned stop at this wonderfully restored Dak Bungalow was the highlight of our Cherrapunjee visit. Very tastefully re-decorated recently, this place served excellent Chinese food for lunch in their beautiful dining room. Service was with a smile! Loved the location & Decor!

5. Royal Heritage Tripura Castle Restaurant

Tripura Castle Road, Shillong 793003, India Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar Chinese, Indian, Asian, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast +91 364 250 1111
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 77 reviews

Royal Heritage Tripura Castle Restaurant

Reviewed By Sanchita S - India

They have an elaborate spread for breakfast, thus take time and have breakfast like a king. most of the items on the menu are home grown with local condiments and food available.

6. Lamee

on top of Lila Brothers, G.S Road | Police Bazaar, Shillong, India Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Reservations Chinese, Indian, Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
28%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 87 reviews

Lamee

Reviewed By Mona A

Read excellent reviews abt the restaurant so went with high hopes. The worst dal rice ever had. And the worst momos. The momos were smelling. Had to return it. The staff was uncourteous to apologize and instead said ki this is how they serve. Take it or leave it. Horrible dirty caserole in which they were served. Dosent even qualify for a shady canteen of a factory.. forget being called a restaurant.

7. Cafe Shillong HERITAGE

Cleve Colony, Shillong 793001, India Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking Cafe, Asian, Indian, International, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +91 364 250 1111
Excellent
49%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 128 reviews

Cafe Shillong HERITAGE

Reviewed By Clara S - New Jersey

It's a beautiful restaurant with a great ambience. We tried Chinese cuisine couple of times and loved it. The service was great and the food was delicious. One of the best Indian Chinese cuisine we have had so far in India..

8. Dejavu

Police Point, Laitumkhrah, Shillong 793003, India Television, Highchairs Available, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$24 - HK$181 +91 364 250 2777
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 158 reviews

Dejavu

We serve authentic Chinese cuisine, apart from chinese cuisine we have good range of grilled items in our menu, with sitting capacity of 84 pax along with a cozy bar and good brands. we are open 7 days a week and have special arrangement of live music on the weekends and on every wednesday. We are locaoted at the point of Laitumkhrah on the third floor of Branto Complex, next to J.S store.

Reviewed By Krishnandu - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

The ambience is nice and the staffs are courteous. The food was heavenly. We ordered Chicken Wanton, Chicken Steamed Momo, Shillong Special Fried Rice and Shillong Special Noodles along with Pan Fried Lemon Grass Fish, 2 chicken dishes (sorry I forgot the name) and each one of them was Heavenly.

9. Qzine

Thana Road, Shillong 793003, India Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Takeout Indian, Asian, Chinese, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch +91 94369 94611
Excellent
33%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 57 reviews

Qzine

Reviewed By Surjya - Shillong

Regularly take packing from there. Food is good and the staff also very courteous. Overall a very pleasant experience every time ordered food there. The Indian cuisine is worth a mention.

10. Orange Roots

Mot Karahi | Khlieshnong, Cherrapunjee 793108, India Reservations, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Indian Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$24 +91 82570 60234
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 220 reviews

Orange Roots

Orange Roots is the First Pure Vegetarian Restaurant to be opened in Cherrapunjee. We are a unit of the pioneering Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort, in a public-private partnership with the Tourism Department of the Government of Meghalaya. We serve Pure Vegetarian Thalis, Platemeals and Combo Meals,besides Indian Breakfast including Dosa, Parathas,Puri Sabji, Chola Bhatura and other Snacks.We also serve Jain Food. We are located alongside the main road, right at the entrance of Cherrapunjee, with good parking and rest room facilities. We have a Seating capacity of 150 and also cater to large group bookings. We at ORANGE Roots look forward to make your Cherrapunjee visit more memorable by serving you fresh and delicious food prepared in an hygienic environ and served with traditional khasi warmth.The restaurant is open on all days of the week from 08:30 am to 5:30 pm and on Sundays from 9:30 to 6:30 pm.

Reviewed By imacbeth - leeds

This place works rather like a fast food joint where you pay before you eat but in this case payment is made at a small window resembling an old fashioned railway ticket office. Payment out of the way it's time to wash up in the very clean washing area. Once you have a table a lady comes and takes your payment slip and before long your food arrives - as much rice as you can eat and good sized portions of whatever you've ordered. As a European I used a spoon and fork without attracting much interest from the other diners who mostly used their fingers.
So, good tasty food in large portions served in clean surroundings at a very fair price.

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