Where to Eat in Sonamarg
Sonamarg's eating places sit along the main road through the valley. Most serve Kashmiri and North Indian food; plan meals around your trips up the valley.
3 places
Sonamarg
1 place
Sonamarg market
Not sure what to order? The Sonamarg food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
With a view
Glacier Heights Restaurant is listed for Kashmiri and North Indian meals with views over the meadows. It suits a sit-down lunch after a morning at the Sonamarg Meadows.
In the market
Sarbal Restaurant, in the Sonamarg market, is listed for rogan josh, dum aloo and other warming Kashmiri dishes. It is close to the pony stands for Thajiwas Glacier, so it works before or after the ride.
Tea and snacks
Golden Meadow Café is listed for kahwa, Maggi and light snacks, the kind of food most people want between outings. Tea stalls along the meadows and at the glacier serve the same.
Wazwan dishes
Sonamarg Wazwan is listed for Wazwan dishes and rogan josh. Share two or three dishes rather than ordering one each; they are rich.
Planning meals
Most outings from Sonamarg take the middle of the day: Thajiwas is a half-day trip, and Zoji La and Zero Point take most of a day. Food beyond Sonamarg is scarce and seasonal, so eat a proper breakfast, carry water and snacks, and plan dinner in town. Many kitchens close by 9 or 10 pm.
In the Yatra weeks
During the Amarnath Yatra, restaurants fill with pilgrims at every meal and many menus lean vegetarian. Eat early or late to avoid the rush.
Before you go
Opening months vary. Some places close for the winter, although more now stay open since the tunnel keeps the road clear. Ask your hotel which are open. For what to order, see the Sonamarg food guide.
Questions
Sonamarg — FAQ
Where should I eat in Sonamarg?
4 places are listed here, across 2 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
Are there good vegetarian restaurants in Sonamarg?
Yes — 1 of the places listed is pure vegetarian, and the food-type badge on every card tells you before you set out.
What should I order in Sonamarg?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Sonamarg food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Are Sonamarg restaurants open in winter?
Some are. More places now stay open since the Z-Morh tunnel keeps the road clear, but many still close. Ask your hotel.
Where should I eat before going to Zoji La?
In Sonamarg itself. There are only a few seasonal dhabas beyond, at Baltal and near Zero Point.
Is it busy during the Amarnath Yatra?
Very. Restaurants fill with pilgrims at every meal in July and August, so eat early or late.