MildBakery Bun & Samosa
VegFresh bakery buns, patties and samosas from Kasauli's old bakeries, best with hill-station tea.
₹30–120
Best around: Kasauli
Eat in Kasauli
What to Eat in Kasauli Today?
Search Kasauli dishes by craving — bakery bun & samosa, chana madra, himachali dham thali and more.
Food in Kasauli is simple and warming. You will find Himachali dishes like siddu and chana madra, steaming momos on cold evenings, and the old bakeries on the Mall that have been selling buns and samosas to visitors for generations.
There is no big food street here. Instead, eating in Kasauli is about small cafés and snack counters along the Mall and Lower Mall, and a proper Himachali meal when you find one.
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5 Kasauli dishes found
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MildChana Madra
VegChickpeas slow-cooked in a yoghurt-and-ghee gravy with warm spices — a signature dish of the Himachali dham feast.
₹100–250
MildHimachali Dham Thali
VegA festive Himachali dham thali of madra, rajma, khatta, rice and boor ki kadhi — traditionally cooked by botis (temple chefs).
₹150–350
MildSiddu
VegA steamed wheat-flour bun stuffed with spiced walnut, poppy-seed or lentil filling, served with ghee or chutney — a warming Himachali specialty.
₹60–160
Medium spiceSteamed Momos
VegHot steamed dumplings with a fiery chutney — the go-to warming snack of the Himachal hills.
₹50–150
Best around: Kasauli
Famous Food to Eat in Kasauli
These are the dishes worth looking out for in Kasauli. All of them are vegetarian.
Siddu
A soft steamed bun made from wheat flour and stuffed with a spiced filling of walnuts, poppy seeds or lentils. It is served hot with ghee or chutney and is filling enough for a light meal.
Chana Madra
Chickpeas cooked slowly in a yoghurt gravy with ghee and whole spices. It is rich and mild, and one of the best-loved dishes in Himachali cooking.
Himachali Dham Thali
A thali based on the traditional dham feast, with rice, madra, rajma and a sour khatta. A dham is usually cooked for weddings and festivals, so a thali is the easiest way for visitors to try it.
Steamed Momos
Hot dumplings with a spicy red chutney. They are the most common snack in the Himachal hills and are best eaten fresh on a cold evening.
Bakeries and Snacks in Kasauli
The old bakeries on the Mall are part of Kasauli's charm. Stop for a bakery bun or samosa with tea during your walk, and look for patties and other baked snacks in the morning when they are fresh. For sweets and quick bites, Lower Mall is the place to look.
Food Tips for Travellers in Kasauli
- Try siddu or chana madra at least once for a taste of Himachali food.
- Buy bakery snacks in the morning, when they are freshest.
- Kasauli is small and many places close early, so plan dinner in good time.
- Food choices are limited near Sunset Point and on the forest trails, so carry water and a snack.
- Vegetarians will find plenty to eat; many local dishes are meat-free.
See where to eat in Kasauli for cafés and restaurants.
Questions
Kasauli — FAQ
What food is Kasauli famous for?
Kasauli is known for Himachali dishes like siddu and chana madra, the Himachali dham thali, steamed momos and the buns and samosas from its old bakeries.
Where can I get snacks in Kasauli?
The Mall and Lower Mall have bakeries, cafés and sweet shops. They are the easiest places to pick up tea, buns, samosas and momos.
What is siddu?
Siddu is a Himachali steamed bun made from wheat flour and filled with spiced walnuts, poppy seeds or lentils. It is usually served hot with ghee.
Is non-vegetarian food available in Kasauli?
Yes, some cafés serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Most of the local dishes worth trying, though, are vegetarian.