One of the most exciting events of the Hornbill Festival Nagaland is the Hornbill International Music Festival, which is going to happen in Dimapur. The music festival is scheduled for December 1st to 10th with an interesting lineup of local bands, K-pop, EDM, Rock, Blues, and Christian Music.
If you’re in town for the music festival, we’ve compiled a list of our top five favorite hangout spots in Dimapur. It was a challenging task as there are always interesting eateries and hangout places opening up in this bustling town. We’ll continue to update our list as new places emerge. So, without further ado, here are our current top picks that you must check out during the Hornbill Festival this December!
1. ILI-AH restaurant
Location: Aiko Greens, Purana Bazaar, near Zion Hospital, Dimapur.
ILI-AH restaurant is the perfect place for leisure, a place for family and dear friends, a place where time slows down, and for overdue and long conversations. A place you’ll learn to call home. Known for its Indian food and mouth-watering pork sizzlers with mashed potato, this is the perfect place to unwind with some good food and a scenic view.
A beautiful view of ILa-ah’s restaurant from the outside | Photo by @Ili-Ah
A look at the interiors of the ILA-Ah’s restaurant
A look at the interiors of the ILA-Ah’s restaurant | Photo by @Ili-Ah
ILa-ah’s special Indian dish | Photo by @Ili-Ah
ILa-ah’s delicious pork sizzlers with mashed potato and vegetables | Photo by @Ili-Ah
2. Tibetan canteen
Location: Hong Kong Market, Dimapur.
This small fast-food joint has been a favorite of Dimapurians for years. Items on the menu are only a handful but each of them tastes divine, making you come back for more each time you visit. Its beef dim sums (momo) and thukpa (soup chow) is a crowd favorites!
A look inside the Tibetan Canteen
Tibetan Canteen’s famous beef momo with a hot bowl of soup
Tibetan Canteen’s Special Thukpa (soup chow)
3. Rusoki’s Kitchen
Location: ADC Court junction, Dimapur commonly referred to as ‘court chariali’ by locals.
The menu at ‘Rusoki’s Kitchen’ is a fusion of oriental and Naga cuisine. Specializing in seafood, the location makes it even more special. It offers both indoor and outdoor sitting arrangements.
A look at the interiors of Rusoki’s Kitchen | Photo by @Rusoki’s Kitchen
Potato sticks with cheese at RusoKi Kitchen, Dimapur
Rüsoki’s platter & Smoked pork in lemon grass flavour.
4. Ruby Cafe
Location: Niathu resort, 7th mile, Dimapur.
This small yet cozy cafe is the ideal setting for friendly conversations. It serves varieties of food and hot & cold beverages. Also, the place offers freshly baked bread and pastries from the resort’s bakery.
Ruby Cafe is located inside Niathu Resort, Dimapur
A look inside the “Ruby Cafe” | Photo by @Ruby Cafe
Ruby Cafe’s Special burger and fries | Photo by @Ruby Cafe
5. Imperial Dine
Location: Opposite Chekiye Gate, Dimapur.
If you are looking for a great taste of Oriental food for a family lunch or dinner, you may like Imperial Dine. They serve a mix of cuisines ranging from Indian to Chinese to Thai.
A look inside the restaurant, “Imperial Dine” | Photo by @Imperial Dine
Food served at Imperial Dine, Dimapur
R&L will be covering the beautiful state of Nagaland in this run-up to the excitement of the Hornbill Festival 2018. We will be bringing you all the fun from the fest through next week as well, so stay tuned to our blog and follow us on Instagram!
Photo – The Hornbill International Music Festival, 2017
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