For Wazwan
- Ahdoos, Residency Road: a long established name for Kashmiri classics
- Mughal Darbar, Residency Road: popular for Wazwan platters
- Shamyana, Boulevard Road: family dining near Dal Lake
Vegetarian
- Krishna Vaishno Dhaba, Durganag: famous for simple vegetarian thalis
- Many hotels on Boulevard Road serve Kashmiri Pandit style vegetarian dishes
Bakeries and sweets
- Jee Enn Bakers and Moonlight Bakery: local cookies and walnut cakes
- Old city kandur bakeries: fresh girda and tsochwor at breakfast
- Harissa shops in the old city: a winter morning tradition
Cafes and lakeside
- Boulevard Road and Rajbagh: modern cafes with lake or river views
- Floating market on Dal Lake at dawn, reached by shikara
- Khayam Chowk: evening kebab and tujj (skewered barbecue) stalls
Tips
- Wazwan portions are large, so share
- Lunch is the main meal for many local restaurants
- During Ramadan, many places open after sunset
Choose an area before a restaurant
| Area | Best for | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Residency Road | Established Kashmiri dining | Ask about full Wazwan availability before travelling across town |
| Khayam Chowk | Evening barbecue and tujj | A street-food stop, not a quiet sit-down dinner |
| Old city | Kandur bread and winter harissa | Best explored in the morning with a flexible route |
| Boulevard | Lakeside cafes and accessible meals | Views vary by table; confirm opening hours |
| Rajbagh | Contemporary cafes | Useful away from the busiest lakefront |
A food day that makes sense
Start with girda and noon chai near your accommodation, have a Kashmiri lunch in town and visit Khayam Chowk for evening barbecue if it suits your diet. Do not put a full Wazwan feast and a second heavy dinner on the same night. Restaurants change menus, locations and hours, so call ahead, particularly during Ramadan and holidays.
Dietary and payment questions
- Ask if a dish contains mutton stock, yoghurt or nuts; names alone do not establish ingredients.
- Confirm whether a Wazwan platter is charged per person or per shared trami.
- Carry cash for small bakeries and street stalls; use a card where accepted in established restaurants.
Common questions
Where can I try tujj in Srinagar?
Khayam Chowk is the best known area for evening barbecue stalls.
Can your team book restaurants?
Yes, we can add a Wazwan dinner or food walk to any trip.