Shillong Food Crawl (Walking Tour)

Food Crawls in Shillong offers a delightful journey through the rich and diverse flavors of Meghalaya, where traditional Khasi cuisine meets international dishes in a vibrant culinary landscape that's sure to leave you craving for more. Get your taste buds ready for an authentic experience that serves delicious items for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, featuring sweet, savory, and special dishes known only to the locals. This culinary adventure allows your taste buds to guide you through the city's diverse flavors while engaging with the local community, discovering signature dishes like Jadoh (aromatic red rice cooked with pork and spices), Dohneiiong (black sesame pork curry with distinctive nutty flavors), and Tungrymbai (fermented soybean curry representing ingenious Khasi preservation techniques). Street food enthusiasts can savor popular local favorites including momos with various fillings, chowmein with unique Meghalayan twists, crispy jhur jhur rice flour snacks, and fresh river fish preparations cooked in bamboo shoots and local herbs. The experience is enhanced with traditional sweet treats like Pumaloi (steamed rice cakes in turmeric leaves), Putharo (festival rice cakes in banana leaves), pure local honey, and refreshing beverages including fruit juices made from locally grown oranges and pineapples. From bustling street corners to hidden local eateries, each stop on this culinary journey reveals the warmth and hospitality that Shillong is famous for, where every dish tells a story of tradition, community, and the bountiful ingredients that the hills of Meghalaya have to offer.