Eat like a local in Sikkim

One of the best ways to experience the local culture is to eat like the locals. In Sikkim, this means sampling the delicious array of momos - a type of dumpling filled with vegetables or meat. Sikkimese cuisine is also heavily influenced by Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine, so be sure to try some of the other local specialities, such as thukpa (a noodle soup) and chow mein. The most popular dishes are momos (a type of dumpling), thukpa (noodle soup), chow mein and Tibetan bread. In order to eat like a local in Sikkim, you'll want to try some of these dishes at one of the region's many restaurants. In this page, we share some of the most popular dishes of Sikkim and our recommendations on where to try them.