Ladakhi cuisine

Experience the finest curated menu

Reviving the lost
cuisines of Ladakh

Based on the concept of reviving the lost cuisines of Ladakh, Namza dining started out in 2016. With this vision, we offer extensive hand-crafted dishes of Ladakh as well as those dishes which has made its way through the ancient silk route.

GYUMA

DRAPU

YARKHANDI PULAO

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Try Traditional Ladakhi cuisines @ NamzaDining

We believe in sustainable approach to agriculture and source our supplies from local farms as well as our kitchen garden. Our menu is a tribute to the long-forgotten tradition of preparing a hearty feast for the weary silk route travelers. We provide artisanal food, most importantly we retain existing traditional cuisines and restore the lost and undocumented ladakhi recipes.

As young cultural ambassadors of Ladakh, we believe in the power of food to connect people and preserve intangible heritage. Our mission is to revive and promote the unique flavors and culinary traditions of Ladakh, ensuring that they continue to thrive for generations to come.

Our menu is thoughtfully crafted to showcase a range of dishes that epitomize the vibrant and delicious cuisine of Ladakh. From hearty soups and stews to succulent dumplings and aromatic yarkhandi pulao, our offerings cater to diverse palates. We take immense pride in providing a unique dining experience that allows you to embark on a gastronomic journey, discovering and appreciating the rich culinary heritage of Ladakh.

Namza •LEH

About Us

Namza Dining is a culinary destination that aims to introduce the flavors and traditions of Ladakh to your palate. Our restaurant is inspired by the rich culinary heritage of this mountainous region, with a special emphasis on reviving and preserving its lost and forgotten cuisine.

We happened upon this restaurant by accident and what a happy accident that proved to be! All of the food we had was DIVINE, and gives one a good experience to sample traditional Ladakhi food.

NettlekmTripadvisor Member

Amazing and authentic ladakhi food. The ambience was lovely. The yarkhandi pulao and Tibetan chicken dish served with ladakhi roti/steamed bun was delicious.

Sohail ChahalTripadvisor Member

We were so pleased with our first experience here that we went back for dinner a couple of nights later. We focused on the local Ladakhi cuisine and it was delicious. We sat out in the courtyard, the service was friendly and efficient.

David ATripadvisor Member

This boutique and cafe has such a relaxed and positive vibe about it! And the owner is extremely warm and hospitable and totally hands on which translates into a wonderful dining experience with some great local food.

Shavy DhaliwalTripadvisor Member

I love Namza! Great menu, tasty food, friendly staff, beautiful garden and the best chocolate momos in Leh! I ate there three times while volunteering for two weeks in Leh.

Sandy BTripadvisor Member

― From 11am - 10pm ―

Best food in Ladakh

Jullay!!! Centuries ago, conquerors, traders, explorers, seekers and hustlers, all marched through Ladakh, on the Silk route-weaving a story of our land, leaving behind traces of their culture and home infusing our humble bowls.

Our magnanimous landscapes, deserts, plateaus and the extremely harsh winters, further shaped our cuisine. The prolonged winters of Leh allows us to farm only for four months, from May to August. So our ancestors had to set out for aging for vitamin-rich wild berries, herbs, shrubs and spices. With labour, love, care and humility, Our mother sen riched our lives weaving tales of our land-allin to a bowl.

For centuries, all of this remained hidden in the confined so four kitchens, mother’s hearts, and of course our Ladakhi bellies. Until, we here at NamzaDining, went for ageing for those lost recipes across distant villages, valleys and Nomadic communities, and gave it a twist in our kitchen. As a Young cultural ambassadors so four lands, we have Thoughtfully curated aculinary experience for you-reviving lost and forgotten ladakhi cuisine including our signature Yarkhandi Pulao. We follow sustainable practices, source materials from small-farming communities and for age for herbs in the nearby valleys, tobrewa romatic and nutrient-rich juicy dumplings, soups and stews.

And while you enjoy your traditional food of Ladakh with us here at Namza Dining, Do keep a close eye into the bowl. You never know you might find a story waiting for you!!

    
 
 
        
   Shipra Agarwal 
 14 June 2023
 
 
  Loved the food and ambience. Staff was amazing, and having good knowledge is food. Cheese cake is too good. Must go and have food.
  
 
       
   Phanindra Sama 
 12 June 2023
 
 
  Excellent ambience. Very good hospitality. Amazing food. Loved the place.
  
 
       
   Prateek Jain 
 25 May 2023
 
 
  This is truly a hidden gem. The ambience and the food were both spectacular! Yarkandi pulao was to die for.
  
 
       
   Aditi Sharma 
 25 May 2023
 
 
  Beautiful place behind the boutique. Nice and courteous staff with good recommendations. The Yarkandi Pulao here is exceptional.
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.4 of 5, based on 245 reviews