The 13 best noodle spots in Leh

I had a delightful experience at Tibet Kitchen in Leh. The ambiance is cozy and inviting — perfect after a long day of exploring the city. The veg momos were a highlight — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly steamed. I also tried the intriguingly named “Drums of Heaven”, which came with a delicious mix of vegetables and packed a punch of flavor. The chicken thentuk was hearty and satisfying, with juicy, tender pieces of chicken — ideal for the cold Leh weather. The only dish that didn’t quite match my palate was the hot and sour soup — a bit too sharp for my liking, but that might be a personal preference. Service was impressively fast and courteous throughout the meal. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Leh and looking to try Tibetan cuisine done right.

The Tibetan Kitchen Leh, offers an exceptional culinary experience that beautifully blends warm hospitality, stunning aesthetics, and mouthwatering flavors. From the moment you step in, the ambiance wraps you in a calm, cozy atmosphere with its tasteful Tibetan-inspired decor and serene vibe — perfect for both casual meals and special dinners. The food here is truly the highlight. Their Butter Chicken is a standout — rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, perfectly balanced with spices and cooked to tender perfection. Equally impressive are the Mutton Momos, which are juicy, generously filled, and served with a spicy dipping sauce that enhances every bite. They capture the authentic taste of the mountains while maintaining a unique twist of their own. The Fried Rice is another pleasant surprise — aromatic, well-seasoned, and loaded with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked meat. It pairs well with almost everything on the menu. The service is excellent — the staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, always ready with suggestions or quick to respond to your needs. The overall experience feels thoughtfully curated, making you want to return. Whether you're a local or a traveler, The Tibetan Kitchen is a must-visit for anyone craving quality food with a soul-soothing ambiance.

Tried the authentic Tibetan food for the first time, and really went well. Had the best of it. Will surely recommend to go here.

This place has it all – authentic local flavors, a vibrant crowd, and top-notch service. The ideal spot to enjoy delicious food and spend quality time with friends. Highly recommended for a memorable night out!

Located off the main road, take a turn into the lane near Yousuf and son’s chicken shop. A typical family run restaurant, very popular with mountain bikers. Great for large groups. The food was delicious! The best momos I had on our trip to Leh. The noodles were the right amount of spicy and saucy.

Tibetan kitchen is my favorite and a MUST go restaurant. You can’t miss it, while you’re in leh. I’ve been to leh 3 times and every time I’ Have to eat on Tibetan kitchen, it’s the food that you’ll crave and come back for again and again. The staff are so friendly and hardworking, the service is very quick and attentive. It’s definitely worth every penny and I wouldn’t give it a second thought to come eat the delicious food. 10/10

What an amazing experience. First of all it is one of the very few restaurants which has lunch available till 4 pm. So if you are running late for lunch you will still get food here. Thukpa is the best here. You should give it a try if you are interested in authentic Tibetan Ladakhi food. The bageleb was too good. The momos are amazing. All in all the food is delicious, service is good. Parking is limited so you the parking lot is full you might have to drop guests and park the car little farther.

We have 9 people and we ordered different style food on the menu Thai,India curry ,locals all of them taste so good like your in Thai in India in everywhere. Recommend to give it a try!!

Love their food, very tasty, fresh and perfect for any Asian traveler like me! The staffs are friendly and the restaurant inside is modern, clean and comfort to sit.

My favorite restaurant when I visit Leh. The food is good, their service is excellent and the owner is kind. They manage everything good when I came with group. As Indonesian, I tried their Indonesia Nasi Goreng, the taste so awesome. Don’t forget try their Chocolate Momos, my favorite dessert here.

Highly recommend!! I was in search for a good dinner and fortunately landed here. The staff was kind and welcoming and recommend me a great meal. I had the Schezwan noodles a side of prawn crackers and an ice cold beer, I met the owner who is a really nice person. I will definitely come back.

I was craving for some meat and Southeast Asian cuisines in Leh after days of vegetarian meals around the remote parts of Ladakh. Very satisfied with the Ayam Nasi Briyani and Soto Ayam at the restaurant. Owner is super friendly and hospitable! The chocolate momo he served for dessert was so good as well! Highly recommended!

Best place to have your meal in the ladakh… highly recommended to all food lovers in the world…cheers

All is good!!! The foods, the ambience, staff and also the owner, very nice and hospitable ✨ their ginger lime honey very comforting. Must try their sweet wonton and chocolate momo! BEST! Also the chicken biryani 👍👍👍👍 will come again to chopstick when in leh

Lamayuru Restaurant August 2023: The service is great, the ingredients are fresh, the menu is vast (it has just about anything your taste-buds might be desiring). I absolutely LOVED the Mango Smoothie Bowl (with seeds, nuts, honey, fresh fruit, cinnamon, etc...); it's the best thing I've had in Leh, so far, during both my trips here. Their Pad Thai Pak veg noodles were really good, too. They also have free wifi and a restroom, both of which are MUSTS for me in Leh. And it's situated very close to Leh Main Market Street, so it's convenient to visit. I'll definitely return to try more from their menu, and I'll add in pics and comments when I do. 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This lamayauru setup seems to be different from the older pics seen here in the previous reviews. Now it’s a lovely outdoor kind of a setup and is just lovely. The food was good, we had momos, khambir and mutton shapta and service was also prompt. One of better restaurant experiences for me this time in Leh

Went in for lunch and liked the food and ambience so much that i went back for dinner again the next day . The fresh apricot juice was one of the most memorable dishes in this trip for me and I still think about it 😋 Tingmo and thukpa was also great The service is also good and the ambience is so quiet and charming. Highly recommended

Great food and atmosphere here! We had food for many days here in our 2 week stay and the host was very friendly too.

This place is a little gem in Leh :) A little out of the busy area, it has a beautiful and quiet outdoor area under the trees. We only tried the Indian food (came back several times) and it was delicious, and the service is friendly, can only recommend !

Lamayuru Restaurant in Ladakh was an absolute delight. The Shakshouka was rich, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the refreshing tang of Seabuckthorn juice. The highlight of the meal, however, was Tingmo with Shapta—soft, fluffy steamed buns alongside perfectly spiced stir-fried meat that everyone at the table loved. A cozy spot that captures both authenticity and warmth, making it a must-visit when exploring Ladakh’s culinary gems.

We loved the place. Friendly staff. Great spread of a menu. Yummy food. The outside seating was beautiful. They accommodated all our requests, and mind you, we were a big group. Totally recommend.

Had a lovely meal of local Ladakhi and Tibetan cuisine at this restaurant. I was on the hunt for a good non-veg Skyu and we found this place through a Google search. The ambience of the restaurant is great, overlooking the market. We ordered the Skyu and the mutton Shay Phalay. Both exceeded our expectations . Loved the Skyu as it was our first time eating it. The shay phalay was also well made and tasty. I will definitely go back to this restaurant when I visit Leh again

One of my favourite Restaurant 💕 recently I have visited in 2024 June n noticed everything is changed but food quality n hospitality was same as in 2018.

After like 8 days of eating around Ladakh, I can declare that this restaurant serves the best Ladakhi food I've eaten thus far. The Chicken Phingsa is to die for. It was so so good that I vow to return again just for it. Mutton momos pretty nice too though the veg chowmein is just average. We came in late at around 9.45 pm but grateful that they still willing to serve us. They also extended their restaurant hours so we could comfortably finish our food. This restaurant is officially in my must visit again list if I ever come to Leh again.

Had thupka which was really awesome and stomach filling. Pasta was alright. Shakes and ice lemon tea was a cherry topping on it

Amazing tandoori chicken and naan! Chicken was cooked perfectly, very tender with just the right amount of that tandoor dryness. Staff are also friendly, I would come here again!

Best restaurants in town, offered very good foods both Tibetan dishes or Indian ,even European dishes . Great service,clean and reasonable price .

Out of the world soup. Very tasty. We weren't hungry so just had a soup but they made it freshly and taste was quite amazing. Veg wonton soup.

We wanted to find something refreshing and a little spicy and ended up trying this Korean restaurant and they are really doing a nice job, the kimchi is crunchy and the sour is just right. The Kimbab was nice.

Great food and atmosphere. Felt in Korea 😂 the pork bbq was very good and enough for two people. About the rest, I’m not sure but the place was packed and everything seemed well. I’ll definitely be back.

Good korean food in India. Pork us just only have Sam-gyeopsam. Both indoor and outdoor table.

Sadly a great disappointment. Please study up and learn how to prepare pork. You could have great product but the lack of proper preparation knowledge lets the whole thing down. The staff are really nice.

Absolutely delicious, rich menu and variety of flavours. The food was fresh and good, the stuff ware so nice, and the place is fully Korean detailed for full experience🤙🏻

Korean restaurant in ladakh! Quite popular for tourist. The food was great as it should be for korean bbq. Staffs were really kind service.

A very nice place, good vibes. The service is super , they give you with the food some kind of tea and veg soup. I recommend👌🏼

Like their name says "ladakhi organic and traditional food" . The restaurant here is purely local, owned by local with past so many experience in this industry.. No other local authentic food can beat this place.. Near and clean restaurant with local chai (khunak) free as a welcome drink. Always awesome to be here now and then.

It’s a cozy and simple restaurant with very decent food, difficult to find since it’s hidden on the upper floor. I got veg momo, quite substantial 10 pieces with 3 kinds of nice dipping, cost 250 rupees, later had tsampa to take away. It’ big portion and tastes interesting. Highly recommended!

This is probably the hidden gem as I didn’t find it any of the recos. It is situated close to Moti Market on first floor and difficult to locate. I tried the wheat momos here. I forgot the dish name actually. The momos were quite different from the usual tibetan ones. It wasn’t served with momo chutney and had total different fillings. I absolutely loved this one. Then had Khambir bread which was quite filling. The flavors were quite subtle. It’s a small place with limited seatings. I spent roughly 300 rupees here.

My craving for authentic, local organic cuisine ended here. From the comforting butter tea and delicious momos to the hearty Pabba, tangtur and flavorful rice, every bite was a delight. The warm, welcoming host and budget-friendly prices made the experience even better. Tucked away in Moti Market, this hidden gem in Leh is an absolute must-visit

The best momos I have ever tried. Everything is healthy and fresh. The Thenduk soup is huge, full of vegetables Small and cozy place to have delicious homemade food. Can’t recommend enough.

I've had a great culinary experience at this small restaurant which offers healthy local dishes full of taste and impressions in a friendly ambience.

If you are looking for authentic ladaki food, this is the restaurant where you should visit. Best ladakhi food in Leh Town.

Last week, myself and group of family and friends went to Dreamland Restaurant, first the atmosphere its very clean, and ambience is just wow, wonderful terrace with view of Leh Palace and Namgyal monastery. Secondly the food is flawless Momos and tandoori items are very tasty, but for booth of these you have to wait for 30 mins as they cook and freshly. Other best items to be tried are Kashmiri wazwan , lamb steak sizzler, Chinese and the wood oven Pizzas. Thirdly the staff explains you about each and every food Smiling faces with best of attitude. All in all I want to say it that once you are in Leh must try this place.

This place is really nice, the food looks very good and was tasty. It’s a clean place with friendly staff. The restaurant looks good and the balcony has a sweet atmosphere! The food arrived quickly. I don’t know why this place has such a bad rating, they probably really improved! Highly recommend!

A spacious restaurant, away from the bustling main market in Leh. It offers a varied range of options catering to every taste bud. The owner and the staff are humble, courteous, and ever-smiling. The place offers both veg and non-veg options and serves delicious food.

Did not eat here but got some cold tea with a beautiful view of the palace

The food was amazing and the service really nice. I recommend the Tukpa soup, is delicious, momos and paneer pakora, they also gave us a green sauce made from mint and other ingredients, it was the best. Thank you for an incredible dinner, I will definitely come back 🤗

Very nice restaurant, the ladakhi and indian food was delicious, and service was very nice. Very good and reasonable prices for high quality food! This place deserves a much higher rating!

Tried their Biryani and Momos both of which are freshly made and very tasty

Upscale, excellent ambience. Top notch service. You'll love the items in their menu. We tried a couple of items and they were fantastic. Would recommend reservation. Go for early drinks followed by dinner. Didn't try their cocktails but the menu looked great! Trying next time.

In the heart of Leh’s growing culinary scene, Tsas by Dolkars stands out as a rare gem — a restaurant that beautifully fuses Italian and Japanese flavors, while drawing subtle inspiration from Ladakhi ingredients and aesthetics. The result is a dining experience that is both creative and comforting, offering something truly unique in the mountains. The menu is imaginative yet grounded — think ramen with Himalayan herbs, hand-rolled pasta with yak cheese, or miso-glazed vegetables grown locally in Ladakh’s crisp air. Each dish feels thoughtfully crafted, balancing global flair with local soul. What truly elevates Tsas is the service — warm, attentive, and prompt without being intrusive. The team is clearly passionate about food and hospitality, eager to share the story behind each dish or recommend a pairing that enhances your experience. Every detail, from plating to presentation, reflects care and intention. The ambience is chic yet cozy — blending natural wood, minimalist design, and panoramic Himalayan views. It’s a place that feels equally suited for a relaxed lunch after a monastery visit or a celebratory evening meal. Final Word: Tsas by Dolkars is not just a meal — it’s a culinary journey across cultures, with Ladakh as its soulful backdrop. Whether you're a foodie traveler or simply seeking a memorable meal in Leh, this spot is an absolute must-visit.

This restaurant offers 5+ stars when it comes to its food selection! A lot lof local dish options with modern twists, super tasty and served beautifully. Lovely ambiance with nice decor in the restaurant - 4 stars because the service was quite poor - while the staff was friendly they did not really do their job properly (delaying orders, forgetting orders, taking a lot of time to take orders when the restaurant wasn’t actually busy). Also the room was a bit cold, as in October the temperatures go down drastically in the evening, spaces need to be heated, we had to sit and eat with our jackets on. The restaurant deserves better as the food is exquisite!

We came 5 times in just 3 days. All the food was very elegantly prepared and presented. Had some of the best desserts and food here. Amazing salads, pasta, pizza and the best fusion food with local foods blended with Japanese Mediterranean Mexican food is just beyond this world. Fully vegetarian restaurant and with ample vegan options. Would recommend to visit atleast once while you are in Leh.

Had an amazing dinner experience. The ambience, service, and food were all top notch. The fusion dishes using Ladakhi ingredients offered a truly unique and refreshing flavor profile. Beautifully crafted and unlike anything I’ve had before. Can’t wait to visit again on my next trip to Ladakh!

By far one of the best places I’ve been to in all my life. Every single dish is so unique and delicious. We ordered a Classic Thukpa, Tingmo and Mushroom, Gucchi Yarkhandi Pulao, a classic Margherita, Memories of Old Delhi, a hot chocolate. Everything was served so nice. We did not know when we visited the place, that this restaurant has been mentioned as one of the best places in the world to stay/ eat at by the TIME magazine. But after having dinner here, we exactly knew why it is so. A must visit place when you are in Leh.

Have u ever heard someone being spellbound over food? Well this has been our experience this evening at this most amazing eating house. Our compliments to the chef all the way. It was just a feast of Colors and delight not forgetting the amazing happy taste buds that relished it all. Just delish. Art on the plate. Bravo! And we will return as and when and highly recommend this place when in Leh. A big must. Gracias 🙏 💫🧿 Pssttt! Plz do work a bit on your alcohol turn outs selection. It’s been a fantastic evening and so glad we came across this place.

They have quite an extensive menu but we tried the Schezwan noodles here which were good. They do have a variety of baked goods in which we tried Apricot Cheescake. This one tasted a bit average only. Both cost us roughly 350 rupees.

I think this is the heart of leh market as its literally located in the center and you will get everything super fresh and super tasty here. Kinda like surprise because no fancy ambience but just good food under the open sky. Never been disappointed with any dish that we tried here and it has everything you want to eat. 🙌🏼💯

Yum Yum is a place you must experience the fine taste and unique flavours of in Ladakh. They offer a wide variety of delicacies, and bar none they serve the best pizza in Leh. The spinach cheese momos are also to die for. The vibe is truly unique. From locals to global travelers, you’ll meet and converse with some of the most fascinating people in town.

Yum Yum Food N Cafe is the worst bakery shop in leh market. Not Recommended. This cake was stale. I told them but they forced to pay the money. I paid half the amount. The old lady is very arrogant. Never visit. They literally harassed us.

Service is fast. Hospitality is good. Food was excellent. Will get a hang of the place. Bakery also has good desserts.

You can go there to grab a quick bite. Budget friendly place and the taste is also fine according to the price… 3/5 is my score.

Tucked just opposite the entrance to Leh Market, Yum Yum is the kind of place you stumble upon by chance but return to by choice. On our very first day — under the weather and a bit weary — we stopped in for their juice, and what a delight it was! Light, refreshing, and just what we needed. From that moment on, this cozy café became our go-to comfort zone. Over four visits, we tried a range of delicious dishes: the falafel platter, chocolate banana cake, fresh juice, and more. Every bite was filled with flavor and made with care. Sonam, the heart and soul behind Yum Yum, along with her courteous staff, brought warmth to each visit. If you're looking for multi-cuisine magic served with humility, don’t think twice — Yum Yum is a gem waiting to be discovered.

So we have one of the branch of legendary Kareem's at Leh Market. The food is awesome and staff is courteous. Located at prime location next to lehvenda cafe.

We began our bites by dipping Lazeez Keema Naan, khambir and the plain Naan into Mutton Handi. The gravy was quite good, spicy but moderately 🧆. Basically, four pieces are served in Chicken Fries as they told us but they served us five pieces as we were five 🍗. Later, we ordered Jahangiri Chicken which was also delicious. I appreciate the service. I liked the kitchen feed displaying the chef at work 🖥️ Eat🥘Hearty!

I visited Karim’s Leh recently and was delighted with the experience. I had also seen their General Manager last year at his restaurant in Turtuk, and I was delighted to see him here again. He is a very well-mannered, polite, and humble person who knows how to operate restaurant with absolute Professionalism. The service at Karim’s was excellent—attentive, friendly, and welcoming. The food was simply amazing, full of authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. The restaurant itself is well-maintained, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests. Overall, I had a wonderful dining experience, and I would highly recommend Karim’s Leh to anyone visiting. It is a perfect place to enjoy good food with great touch of hospitality. The location of Karim's makes it must visit place in Leh City..

They serve chicken fried rice and call it Dum Biryani which cost for full plate Rs 600/- , and after complaining they said yaha aisa hi milta hai. Also they use sela basmati rice for biryani which is low grade rice.

Absolutely Disgusting Experience – Avoid at All Costs! I had one of the worst dining experiences at Karim’s Leh, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. I ordered the mutton biryani, expecting something decent, but what I got was stale, foul-smelling meat that immediately triggered a vomiting sensation. The taste and smell were so off that it was clearly not fresh, a serious health risk. When I complained and returned the mutton, the staff casually offered to replace it with chicken but then had the audacity to say it would be charged extra. Unbelievable. On top of that, they kept saying, “We’re coming,” but made me wait endlessly, despite multiple reminders. It was clear they had no intention of resolving the issue sincerely. This place doesn’t care about hygiene, food quality, or customer service. If you value your health and your time, do yourself a favor and skip this place.

Please change the waiter,he just spoiled our complete experience here, food was average.. but the service is pathetic

Unfortunately, my experience at Karim’s Leh town main market was disappointing, largely due to the poor management. The restaurant manager seemed egoistic and unapproachable, which reflected in the overall service and staff coordination. We experienced long wait times, confusion with our order, and a general lack of attentiveness. When we tried to address the issue, the manager showed little concern or willingness to help. Good leadership sets the tone for a positive dining experience, and sadly, that was missing here. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and works on improving customer service and professionalism. Rest aside Karim’s ladakh outlet need to take a serious action for the manager who is misbehaving with customer otherwise the image of Karim’s which takes decades to build will get ruined because of these unprofessional manager.

We got the nutty smoothie and the peanut butter smoothie, both of which were AMAZING! We wanted to get some pumpkin soup and Buddha bowl but neither were available, so we ended up getting the sushi and onigiri. I've eaten a lot of vegan sushi and didn't really care of the ones served here. Really sad this didn't work out for us. I'm still giving this place a 4 star because of the beautiful terrace and the really warm staff. Probably stick to the most popular dishes and don't get the sushi.

Good, imaginative vegetarian food. The service can be a bit slow and if you’re at the back they sometimes just forget you exist. The food is generally enjoyable but some of it can be very dry (falafel sandwich for example).

The food was amazing here. Buddha bowl’s are must try especially Spinach. Pizza’s and Raspberry Rumble(Granola,stwaberry smoothie) are so good. It has good view as well for outside dining.

Best food in leh, period. NOT just vegan, best food amongst all restaurants. I love the smoothie bowl, middle eastern sandwich and hot chocolate.

I've been to this place ten times between last year and this year. Owner is always so nice, staff too. Atmosphere worth the visit. Unfortunately 3 days ago, evening, after having Pad thai I got food poisoning. Was sick the whole night just few hours after dinner. I usually eat in all types of places in india with locals, so was actually quite surprised to get sick in such place. No hard feelings / bad intentions in sharing this but had to write this.

An all-vegan restaurant that serves some very good bowls and juices. Service is a bit slow. The views from this place are amazing. Th Leh Palace is also visible.

Love this little gem in the heart of Leh. Fantastic selection of plant-based food and drinks, all of which that we tried were both well-presented and delicious. Staff are lovely and service is efficient; the rooftop offers lovely views over the bustling town centre and the serene mountains; relaxed vibe where you always end up chatting to someone. I can't think of anything negative to say about this place ❤️. Go try it!

Me and my friend went to the place with 0 expectations but OH MY GOD! The chicken wrap/roll we ordered was so delicious! I still have dreams about this roll and whenever I visit leh market I make sure to go eat this roll! It was seriously so good. We also ordered pad Thai noodles which were again! Delicious; photo attached (+There are various Asian cuisines you can choose from)

It is an amazing restaurant that is in the leh market. Restaurant is on the 1st floor and 2nd floor. The ambience of the hotel is good. They have a variety of food available. The food at the hotel is also very good and tasty. We tried Thukpa, falafel platter, palak paneer, roti. All were good. Service was also good.

They were slightly understaffed i guess. We went directly to place an order while no waiter came near our seat. We ordered a Tibetan dish - Tingmo which was super delicious! Will definitely recommend this place for those who have more patience and are not very hungry.

We were impressed with the service! The food and drinks were great. We had a hummus platter, chicken momos, sweet lime soda, honey lemon ginger tea and pineapple lime juice. All were wonderful and sitting near the window on the second floor was a nice atmosphere as the sun set over the busy walkway below. We will visit again!! …….. About 30 minutes later I returned with someone who had not been in the first time. They had a mutton burger and fries. They said it was better than most burgers they have eaten. Again the service by Sanjay and crew was excellent. We will return!

try pad thai pak is super delicious but it would be better if theres chicken choice available that particular day. also try their tom yum pak as well but its not that authentic 😬

Best food available in Leh Market with so many options in the Menu to choose from. Taste is excellent. Shakshuka was the standout dish from all the food we ordered. Would specially recommend this restaurant for people who go through group tours and do not get good food.

Good food with friendly staff. Great location

This place is actually 300 years old. The menu and food was so good and Amazing, lots of playing cards were there like uno. And the best part is the view of the cafe. It was a really amazing experience with my friends. If you are visiting leh then please visit this cafe once.

I loved the ambience was amazed by the view from the window. Host is wonderful. Loved pasta and butter tea. It's a calm place to relax and spend quality time.

A place where Taste meets History & Class. An amazing cafe ambiance with beautiful interiors and approch. In short what a class... Possible the best in ladakh

Phenomenal place with a beautiful view. If you want a relaxed afternoon/evening - this is your place. The interiors are tastefully done - it’s a place with a lot of history. Food is pretty good too.

This place is close to leh palace and a rustic one. Interesting entrace and amazing ambience. You get beautiful view of old leh city from the cafe.

Thabtsang Cafe is a gem situated in a 300 years old Ladakhi house. Great food, jaw dropping view and sweetest hospitality with the perfect WiFi. A must visit place in Leh. Heading back to Thabtsang Cafe very very soon.

Perfact place, mesmerizing view, antique interior, warm and dry, Good food.