New Sikkim House Delhi

New Sikkim House Delhi

⭐ 4.5/5

Price For Two

400-600 | Cash only

Timings

11:45 AM – 6 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM (Thali 12-3 PM only) | Closed 2nd Sunday each month

Location

14 Panchsheel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri

Cuisine Highlights

The kitchen follows generations-old Himalayan cooking techniques - slow-cooking meats for shapta, stone-grinding spices for chutneys, and fermentating bamboo shoots for authentic flavor profiles. Many ingredients like yak cheese and timur pepper are sourced directly from Sikkim.

Momo

Kothey Momo (pan-fried), Chilli Momo (smothered in sauce), Jhol Momo (in broth)

Thukpa

Thenthuk (hand-pulled noodle soup), Gyathuk (flat noodle soup), Churpi Soup (with yak cheese)

Thali

Newari Thali (with beaten rice), Lepcha Thali (bamboo shoot curry), Bhutia Thali (with smoked pork)

Signature Meats

Shapta (stir-fried beef/pork), Sikkimese Churpi (dried yak cheese snacks)

Beverages

Chaang (millet beer), Butter Tea (salted/sweet), Sea Buckthorn Juice

Must Try Dishes

🍽️ Buffalo Thukpa Rich bone broth with chewy noodles and tender buff meat
🍽️ Kothey Momo Half-steamed, half-fried dumplings with crispy lace skirts
🍽️ Churpi Soup Heartwarming broth with melted yak cheese (seasonal)
🍽️ Shyakpa Traditional Sikkimese pork stew with fermented bamboo shoots
🍽️ Gundruk Soup Fermented mustard greens soup (winter special)

Why Visit?

Unmatched Authenticity Recipes unchanged for decades, approved by Sikkim's cultural affairs ministry
Budget Gourmet Full meals under without compromising on quality
Culinary Time Capsule Taste vanishing Himalayan dishes like churpi soup
Diplomat's Secret Favored by embassy staff for genuine regional flavors
Seasonal Specials Menus change with Himalayan harvest cycles

Overview

New Sikkim House in Chanakyapuri is known for Sikkimese and North-Eastern food, especially momos, thukpa and thenthuk. If you're planning a visit, here's the latest information on the menu, prices, timings, location, parking and the dishes worth ordering.The canteen's magic lies in its uncompromising authenticity - from the hand-kneaded momo dough to the aged pork belly used in traditional shapta. It's where Indian bureaucrats rub shoulders with Nepali expats over steaming bowls of thukpa, all under ₹500.

Ambiance

Step into a Himalayan waystation where the aroma of simmering bone broth mingles with the earthy scent of roasted barley tea. The no-frills space features canteen-style Formica tables adorned with miniature Buddhist prayer flags and vintage photographs of the Eastern Himalayas. The hum of conversations in Nepali, Tibetan and Hindi adds to the cultural immersion.

Cultural Showcase – Walls lined with traditional Thanka paintings and Sikkimese handicrafts
Open Kitchen View – Watch chefs hand-shape momos and stir giant pots of thukpa
Communal Seating – Long tables encouraging conversation between strangers
Himalayan Music – Soft folk tunes playing in the background
Seasonal Specials Board – Handwritten menu additions celebrating Himalayan festivals

Gallery

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Visitor Tips

Best Time To Visit : 2 - 4 PM (post-lunch lull) or after 7 PM when embassy crowds thin
Reservations : Not accepted - solo diners can often share tables
Dress Code : Comfortable casual - many patrons come straight from nearby offices
Pro Tip : Ask for 'chef's choice' to sample off-menu specials

Location

Address : 14 Panchsheel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri

Nearest Landmark : Between Bhutan and Nepal embassies

Parking : Extremely limited - take the metro to Race Course station (10 min walk)

Timing : 11:45 AM – 6 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM (Thali 12-3 PM only) | Closed 2nd Sunday each month
Price For Two : 400-600 | Cash only
Cultural Note : Respectful photography allowed; avoid touching displayed religious artifacts

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