Manali food tour Part 2 Old Manal is all about the cafes and restaurants where you can have best food, ambience, view of mountains & river and relax on your vacation.
So, here's a list of cafes that are covered in this video with their ratings:
1. Suraj Dhaba (Near Hidimba Devi Temple, Log Huts Area, Old Manali)
What I ate: Daal Tadka, Steamed Rice, Plain Tawa Roti and Jeera Aaloo.
Food: 4/5
Location: 4/5
Price: 300 for two
Hygiene is good.
2. The Lazy Dog Cafe & Lounge
This cafe has the best scenic view with their outdoor river side seating area that gives fresh and calm vibes while you eat and relax.
What I ate: Red Thai Curry with Steamed Rice.
Food: 3.7/5
Location: 4/5
Ambience & view: 4.5/5
Price: 1000 for two
3. The Rocky's Cafe (Near Manu Temple, Old Manali)
This cafe is located at a very high point which enhances the view of mountains and the Manali Town from their outdoor seating. It looks great during snow but reaching there becomes very tough.
What I ate: Mushroom Spinach Thukpa
Food: 4/5
Location: 3/5
Ambiance & view: 4.2/5
Price: 800 for two
4. Drifter's Cafe
Compared to other cafes, it doesn't have scenic views but even the indoor seating provides a cozy and relaxed feeling.
What I ate: Alfredo Pasta (White Sauce)
Food: 4/5
Location: 3.5/5
Ambiance: 3.5/5
Price: 800 for two
5. Cafe Evergreen (Near Old Manali Bridge)
Its quite easy to reach as it is just 100 meters from Old Manali Bridge. This cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating arrangements with river and mountain views.
What I ate: Veggie burger with fries
Food: 3.5/5
Location: 4/5
Ambiance & view: 3.8/5
Price: 800 for two (Too pricey for average food)
6. Dylan's Toasted & Roasted Coffee House
Its the best coffee house I have ever visited with a lot of coffee options to choose from. Every item is freshly prepared, even the cookies are freshly baked when you order.
What I ate: Banana Nutella Pancake, Choco Chip Cookies and Coffee Cortado
Coffee: 4.5/5
Food: 4/5
Location: 4/5
Ambiance: Its a basic shop with normal seating
Price: 500 for two
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