What To Eat

Foodies’ paradise eating out in Jammu is all about enjoying the scrumptious cuisines that are spicy and mouth-watering. Especially for non-vegetarians, Jammu has a long list of delicious dishes including dum biriyani seekh kebab, tandoori chicken and the Kandhari rogan josh.

Morel Palov, Shiri Pulav, Mitha Bhat, Maani, Madra, Oria, Khameera, Katha Meat(Sour Mutton), Shasha (raw mango chatni), Kasrod and Timru-di-Chatni are some the traditional cuisines of Jammu. Phirni is a popular dessert prepared in Jammu.

Most of the popular places to eat in Jammu are on Residency Road including the popular Falak Revolving Restaurant that offers a fine dining experience along with a live music to dance away your blues. Falak Restaurant is renowned for its sumptuous non-vegetarian dishes along with the local Kashmiri cuisines.

If you want to savour some of the authentic Kashmiri cuisines then you may visit the J&KTDC's Wazawan & Vegetarian Restaurant. 

 Kalaadi

Specially made in the Ramnagar region of Jammu is best and famous all over the state.

Dogri food specialties include Ambal, Khatta Meat, Kulthein di Dal, Dal Patt, Maa da Madra, Rajma, and Auriya. Pickles typical of Jammu are made of Kasrod, Girgle, Mango with Saunf, Zimikand, Tyaoo, Seyoo, and Potatoes. Auriya is a dish made with Potatoes. During weddings it is typical to make Kayoor, and Sund.

Kahwa – the traditional green tea is a must-try here and is served in most of the restaurants offering Kashmiri cuisines.

CuisineJammu is known for its Chocolate Barfi, Sund panjeeri,Patisa and its exotic local food – Rajma (with rice) is one of the speciality dishes of Jammu. Another specialty of Jammu is Kalaadi which is processed cheese.

There are many good eateries in Jammu. At the higher end are "the Imperial Grill" famous for its service and excellent food along with the Bar 'Legends", Falak at KC Residency, 'The Earthen Oven' in Fortune, Chinese and Indian restaurants at Hotel Asia, and Hari Niwas Palace Hotel. For medium budget and fast food KC Plaza and Premier can be tried. For the lovers of non vegetarian cuisine Paras Ram di Hatti is a must visit place.Imperial Grill is in Bahu Plaza whereas Fortune is on the way to KC Residency and KC Plaza on Residency Road, Asia Hotel is near Gandhi Nagar and Paras Ram dhaba is near Panjtirthi in old city. Hotel Ashok and Hari Niwas Palace Hotel are at the far end of Jammu near Amar Mahal museum.

Annapurna, Opp Jammu Station (Next to Nescafe). Huge Utensils to store food and next to bus stand makes it ideal for travellers going in and out of Jammu.