7 Tastiest Local Street Foods To Try While Roaming In Shillong

No matter if you live in Shillong or you are a tourist if haven’t tried some authentic local delicacies enriched with special secret spices of the tribals then you’re missing out a lot in life. If you like variations in your meal, then this is the place you want to be. In the streets of Shillong you will find a wide range of different cuisines which are nothing less than mouthwatering. 

1. Alumuri

A very popular dish among the streets of Shillong. Alumuri is made with rice puffs and various spices and herbs among with different condiments. It can be found in local stalls around town, They are mostly enjoyed as an evening snack.

2. Momo

For many of us this is a very familiar name but momos in Shillong are very distinct as they are infused with spicy filling and are best enjoyed with spicy tangy chutney that will definitely make you sweat.

3. Smoked Meats

If you are walking around local markets chances are that you will see aromatic smoke all around you, this dish is loved by the locals. During the cold season, this dish is a common meal among the people of the town.

4. Dohneiiong

This sushi looking dish is called Dohneiiong can be found in local stalls around markets is an another popular dish. Meat cooked with sesame seed and soy sauce make this dish a must try.

5. Phuklein

A dessert that is prepared with fermented rice doesn’t look tempting on the surface but it’s surprisingly popular sweet which you can be found in almost every restaurant in the town.

6. Spicy Noodles - Spicy Chowmein

Don’t let the name fool you away as Shillong has a fairy different approach to the generic noodles that we find anywhere else. With different ingredients like meat, onion, ginger, garlic and spicy sauce on top of the noodles. The dish is best enjoyed warm.

7. Jadoh

It’s an exclusive rice dish from Shillong infused with multiple herbs and spices, Some may even include meat. It’a must try that you cannot afford to miss. A popular place to get this dish is Police bazaar.

If you are around in this beautiful town of Shillong then these are some dishes that you can’t afford to miss, there are many other amazing dishes too but these are must try.