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Kitchens of India
9’INE – Splurge on the Northeast Delicacies at Gangtok
There is a great reason to be at Gangtok, the state capital of Sikkim, in the month of May - The International Flower Festival. Along with the exotic varieties of flowers and orchids, the show also puts on display many varieties of cactus, ferns, climbers, creepers and trees. Activities like yak safari and river rafting take the celebrations to a new level. If you happen to be in Gangtok for the festival, you can treat you taste buds with native cuisines at 9’INE. Located on the MG Marg, this small eating place is indeed a paradise for food lovers.
What to Try?
Gundruk, prepared by fermenting the leaves of spinach, radish, mustard and cauliflower, is a must-try appetizer. Chhurpi-ningro curry, another delicious Sikkimese preparation from bamboo shoot and locally grown edible ferns, is extremely addictive. Steamed momos and chicken thukpa (noodle soup) served with sailo (a local red wine) deserves special mention. Chutneys and pork curries are sure to give you the best treat in the world.
The Ambience
Simple furniture and warm atmosphere constitute the laid back ambience at 9’INE. Looking out from the glass windows of this restaurant located upstairs allows peeping into the local life. You can expect a lot of guidance from the extremely friendly owner of the restaurant. He can help you plan the most outstanding platter and can also be a guide for local information about the whole city.
Visitors’ Information
· Location: New Market, M G Marg, Gangtok 737101, India · Options: Lunch and dinner, relish the best of Nepalese, Tibetan and Northeast Indian cuisines · Price for Two: INR 300-650 9’INE has been ranked as number one in Gangtok on many popular travel websites. The mouth-of-word publicity has helped it gain more number of visitors.
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