Omkarananda Ganga Sadan, as per personal experience, serves one of the best thalis in Rishikesh.

Omkarananda Ganga Sadan is an ashram near a taxi stand, Muni-ki-Reti, very close to Ram Jhula, also famous for Yoga classes conducted by Usha Devi, but at the same time, very less people know they have a dining hall in the basement and provide one of the best vegetarian thalis in Rishikesh. The food served is made without adding onion and garlic. Charges Rs. 100 per thali. You have to order for the thali in advance, a few hours before lunch or dinner. The restaurant opens at 8 am and closes at 8 night. Sunday, it is closed by early evening hours. The best thing about this dining hall is the simplicity of the food and the cleanliness all around. Breakfast is available. In short, it is a restaurant serving almost like homemade food.

Madras Cafe, Muni-ki-Reti, another restaurant, is nearby Omkarananda Ganga Sadan. Once I had idli sambar, and another day I had the vegetarian thali, but for sure I liked idli sambar the most. It was really very, very tasty. Rs. 50 is the cost if I remember correctly.

Mount Valley Mama Cottage needs no introduction. It is famous for being one of the best budget accommodations as well as one of the best vegetarian thalis offered by Mama. Tourists from all parts of the world staying within Mama Cottage, as well as nearby guest houses, can be seen sitting on the open verandah at night, having the thali. Tapovan (Laxman Jhula), Shivananda Nagar, High Bank, the address, Thali-Rs. 50.

Other than the above two, one day for a change, I visited Honey Hut recently opened cafe famous for honey-based eatables. I had Honey Cappuccino, Veg. Cheese Burger and Grill Cheese Paneer Sandwich. I paid Rs. 175/-. The atmosphere is cozy and clean, and of course, honey products are good for health. The cafe is very close to National Highway 58 on the road toward Laxman Jhula, or you can say not too far from Laxman Jhula. This cafe is also an option if you’re thinking of a change.

German Bakery and Restaurant near Laxman Jhula is the best. Best because of the view, along with the food. I had Mixed Vegetable Chowmein and a cup of hot Nescafe coffee – delicious it was. One of the best restaurants where I feel completely relaxed while having food.

Close to German Bakery approx. 100 meters is Ramana’s Organic Cafe. The best cafe with complete silence and a good view. I few times visited for two reasons. 1. Food is prepared with their own organically grown vegetables, and 2. I can watch Birds of Uttarakhand if I am on the rooftop.

Another best restaurant is Ayurpak, not too far from Ramana’s Organic Cafe. Recently, during the visit, what I found best was the ambiance and the quality of food served and prepared by the owners. I had one Cheese Paratha and one Aaloo Cheese Paratha. It was almost like home, or I can say homemade food. Rs. 80 is the price of each paratha, and then I had one Masala Chai (tea) which was fantastic. Rs. 30/- for the tea. I was happy I found another good restaurant. I am thinking of having ‘Khichdi‘ during my next visit.

In short, these seven restaurants are favorites in Rishikesh.

What is your favorite restaurant in Rishikesh?

Grill Cheese Sandwich and Honey Cappuccino for Breakfast – This photo was taken at Honey Hut, Laxman Jhula Road, Rishikesh (Uttarakhand).

Quantity – Cost (including VAT)

1 Honey Cappuccino – Rs. 50

1 Grill Cheese Sandwich – Rs. 60