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Perched on the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Darjeeling is a gorgeous hill town of West Bengal. Formerly a summer resort of the British Raj, this town speaks stories of its past in many languages. The Tibetan refugees who found a peaceful home here and the proximity of the town to Nepal has blended its air with various cultures. Now you will find buildings done in colonial architecture and food prepared in Tibetan and Nepali cuisine styles. But, Darjeeling has embraced all of it with love. And as a traveler, it will surely be passed on to you. So make sure you try all the popular Darjeeling food<\/strong> while you explore all the amazing places here. Don’t forget to take a stroll on Darjeeling Food Junction<\/strong> while you’re there. Darjeeling food prices<\/strong> are nominal and can be afforded by almost everyone.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Top 20 Darjeeling Food Dishes<\/h2>\n

Food is an inseparable element of culture! And if you love getting close to the cultural side of the destinations your visit, knowing and tasting the food dishes of those places would certainly help. Here are some of the most loved Darjeeling food that you must also taste to know the heart of the city:<\/p>\n

1. Kwati<\/h3>\n
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Kwati is one of the most popular food dishes in Darjeeling. It is a traditional Gorkha cuisine dish which you would easily find in the city. Kwati is basically a mixed soup which is made by boiling 9 different varieties of sprouted beans. Some spices are also added to the soup to lift its flavor and to form a thick liquid. This is a highly delicious and nutritious veg food in Darjeeling. High in proteins, the consumption of this traditional Nepalese dish is more during the festival of Gun Punhi. It is the full moon day of the 10th month in the Nepal Era lunar calendar, called Gunl. Don\u2019t forget to ask them for their Darjeeling food recipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where to eat: <\/strong>Budget restaurants on Gandhi Road and Nehru Road<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Darjeeling Nightlife: Enjoy A Laidback Evening In These 7 Places On Your Vacation<\/a><\/p>\n

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