Thakali Food in Siliguri — A Rare Find
Chicken Thali at Mustang Thakali — ghee poured over steaming rice
Siliguri has a variety of Nepali and Himalayan restaurants, but authentic Thakali cuisine — the specific food of the Thakali community from Nepal’s Mustang valley — has historically been hard to find. Most restaurants serve a generalised “Nepali” menu without the specific ingredients and techniques that define real Thakali cooking.
What Makes Mustang Thakali Stand Out
- Authentic ingredients — timur, jimbu, gundruk, and traditional Thakali spices, not generic masala blends
- Kanchamba and Ghoken — rare Mustang valley preparations almost never found in Siliguri
- Hand-folded momo — made fresh daily, available in steam, fried, and jhol
- Full Thakali Thali — the complete traditional set meal with dhido/ghoken option
- Sukuti and Choila — traditional preparations requiring skill and the right spicing
Location and Hours
The full range of dishes at Mustang Thakali, Siliguri
Mustang Thakali is located at the 3rd Floor of Shree Bhawan Market, Hill Cart Road, Siliguri — directly opposite Hotel Bidhan Plaza. Open every day from 11 AM to 10 PM. A second location is open in Pradhan Nagar (Ground Floor, Fairview Apartment, Near London Kids Preschool, Nivedita Road, Pradhan Nagar).
Reviews and Ratings
Mustang Thakali holds a 4.8-star average on Google from over 200 reviews. Reviewers consistently praise the authenticity of the food, particularly the Thakali Thali, Jhol Momo, Sukuti, and Kanchamba.
Dine at Mustang Thakali, 3rd Floor, Shree Bhawan Market, Hill Cart Road, opp. Hotel Bidhan Plaza, Siliguri 734001. Open every day 11 AM – 10 PM. Call +91 90462 38282.