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MATHURA: Best Western
Radha Ashok 
Multi-cuisine
Best Western Radha Ashok, Masani
Bypass Rd, 281001
Tel (0565) 329 8427
Decent multi-cuisine food as well
as typical North Indian fare in a
relaxed garden setting.
MUSSOORIE: Whispering
Windows 
North Indian
Library Bazaar, The Mall, 248179
Tel (0135) 263 2611
Good views of the Mall from this
popular eatery. Go for the butter
chicken and fluffy naan.
Entrance to the popular Chotiwala restaurant in Rishikesh
RISHIKESH: Chotiwala 
North Indian vegetarian VARANASI: Raga  PATNA: Samarat 
Swarg Ashram, across Korean Multi-cuisine
Shivanand Jhula, 249201 Marnikarnika Ghat Hotel Chanakya, 800001
Tel (0135) 243 2970 Tel (0542) 240 2945 Tel (0612) 222 3141
A Rishikesh institution that Follow the hand-painted signs Freshly prepared Indian, Chinese
is extremely popular and through the back streets to find and Western dishes served in a
atmospheric. Try the aloo poori. this excellent Korean restaurant. restful dining room. This was
Patna's first elite restaurant, and
it remains a popular stalwart.
DK Choice
RISHIKESH: Ramana's Bihar and Jharkhand PATNA: Silk Route 
Garden  Chinese
Multi-cuisine vegetarian BODH GAYA: Café Om  Hotel The Panache, South Gandhi
Nr Tapovan Resort, 249192 International Maidan, Golambar, Patna
Tel (0) 70607 53250 Closed mon­ Near Bank of India, 824231 Tel (0612) 222 1166
soon months Casual eatery that offers a range Though known primarily
Ramana's Garden restaurant of Western, Indian, Japanese for its Oriental cuisine, this
was set up to give the children and Tibetan fare. Tourists and establishment also offers
from Ramana's Orphanage pilgrims – all are welcome. delicious Indian and Continental
a vocational education, and preparations as well.
they are involved in all aspects, BODH GAYA: Lotus
including the baking and Restaurant  RAJGIR: Lotus Restaurant 
tending the garden. Organic International Japanese
salad from the garden, Tibetan Nr Birla Dharamshala, 824231 Indo Hokke Hotel, 803116
momos, cannelloni and amazing There's a well-prepared, tasty and Tel (06119) 255 245
cakes are to be sampled. varied menu at this simple, reliable Authentic Japanese cuisine is the
and safe budget establishment. hallmark here – the chefs are all
trained in Japan. The ambience
RISHIKESH: Glasshouse on PATNA: Rajasthan Restaurant  underlined by green mats, teak
the Ganges  North Indian Vegetarian furniture and exotic lampshades.
Multi-cuisine Opp LIC Building, next to Central
Badrinath Rd, 249303 Mall, Fraser Road, Patna RANCHI: Kaveri Restaurant 
Tel (0) 9412076420 Tel (0612) 221 6268 North Indian vegetarian
Great food in a beautiful One of the oldest restaurants 11 GEL Church Complex,
Neemrana property on the in the city, this place serves Main Rd, 834001
banks of the Ganges. vegetarian food. Try their koftas Tel (0651) 233 0330
and kormas – their forte. This is one of the oldest and
VARANASI: Keshari Restaurant  best-known vegetarian
North Indian vegetarian DK Choice restaurants in town. Their
D­14/8, Dasavamedha Rd, Godowlia, South Indian dishes are just
Lahori Tola, 221010 PATNA: Pind Balluchi as good as their North Indian
Tel (0542) 240 1472 Revolving Restaurant  preparations – their speciality.
Popular place with delicious Punjabi
thalis. Good portions of North 16­18th Floor, Biscoman Towers, RANCHI: The Oriental
and South Indian fare. Gandhi Maidan, 803110 Kitchen 
Tel (0) 99343 04634 Chinese
VARANASI: Lotus Lounge  A revolving restaurant with Chanakya Hotel, Station Rd,
Fusion a rustic village theme, Pind 834001
Mansarovar Ghat Balluchi offers phenomenal city Tel (0651) 246 1211-4
Tel (0) 98385 67717 Closed Sun views. This upmarket chain, with A spacious restaurant with
Everything from momos and Thai origins in Punjab, is especially a relaxed vibe in the Chanakya
curries to grilled aubergine and renowned for the kebabs. Hotel. It serves amazing Chinese
salads. Views of the Ganga. food with an Indian twist.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 705
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