Where to Find Israeli Food in Dharamkot (Shakshuka, Hummus & More)

There's a reason Dharamkot is called the Little Israel of the Himalayas: you can eat better shakshuka here than almost anywhere else in India. Decades of Israeli travellers have left a delicious mark on the village's cafes.

The dishes to look for

• Shakshuka — eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce, served with bread. The undisputed breakfast champion of Dharamkot.
• Hummus — proper, smooth, lemony hummus, often as a full plate with toppings and warm pita.
• Falafel — crisp chickpea fritters in pita or on a plate with salad and tahini.
• Labneh — strained yogurt cheese, drizzled with olive oil and za'atar.
• Malawach & jachnun — flaky Yemenite-Israeli breads that show up on some menus as weekend treats.
• Sabich, shakshuka variations and big Israeli salads — chopped salad with everything.

The Shabbat experience

Friday nights bring Shabbat dinners at the area's Chabad house, open to Jewish travellers, plus special Friday meals at some cafes. Even non-religious travellers describe the communal Friday-night feeling as a highlight of their stay.

Beyond Israeli food

Dharamkot's food scene is broad: alongside the Israeli kitchens you'll find vegan and healthy cafes, specialty coffee and bakeries, and classic Indian thalis (learn to make them yourself with a cooking class). Explore the whole cafes & food section or head back to things to do in Dharamkot.