JJI Exile Brothers Mama's Kitchen
Bhagsu Rd
Features: Vegan
About
JJI Exile Brothers Mama's Kitchen, Bhagsu Rd (a short walk from McLeodganj's central square or chowk, on the right-hand side, between Peace Coffee House and Kunga Guesthouse). 8:30AM~10:00PM. A cozy little hole-in-the-wall type of place with 5 tables, a counter, and a dog. Decent Tibetan food, with 5 versions of thukpa and thenthuk each (Rs 50~80), brown-flour momos (Rs 50~70, including the rare spinach variety), and several less-well-known Tibetan specialties (such as tingmo (steamed bread) with vegetables, Rs 60~70); also vegetable and fruit salads (Rs 40~60), rice dishes (Rs 40~70; including the mysteriously named "Om Rice"), several versions of chow mein (Rs 40~70), and soups (Rs 40~50). Desserts include vegan chocolate cake and rum cake with nuts. Tea (Rs 10~30); pocha included. "Farmer's Breakfast" (an omelette with mixed vegetables, tomatoes and potatoes, served with Tibetan butter toast and tea, Rs 100) is a famous set item, offered alongside several varieties of pancakes (Rs 40~60), styles of porridge, and fresh juices (Rs 40~50). Owned by three Tibetan musician brothers "JJI Exile Brothers" who give live performances on the premises on Sundays at 7:30PM. Admission is Rs 100 extra per person; advance booking essential, otherwise they may not show up. The band's recorded music can be heard at other times. Portions tend to be smallish. A bookshelf with some reading materials, no wifi.
