Mayadeep Restaurant Kanakchauri
Mayadeep Restaurant is located in Kanakchauri, a popular halt for pilgrims and trekkers visiting Kartik Swami Temple. The restaurant serves North Indian, Garhwali and popular Indian dishes, making it a convenient dining option for visitors travelling through the region.
Mayadeep Restaurant operates within the premises of Mayadeep Holiday Home, allowing guests staying at the property as well as day visitors to enjoy freshly prepared meals throughout the day.
Dining at Mayadeep Restaurant, Kanakchauri
One of the restaurant's popular offerings is the traditional Pahadi Thali, prepared using local ingredients commonly found in the Garhwal region. Seasonal vegetables, local lentils and homemade chutneys give visitors an opportunity to experience authentic mountain cuisine.
Besides Garhwali food, the menu also includes North Indian meals, snacks, Chinese dishes and breakfast options, making it suitable for families, pilgrims and trekking groups.
Traditional Garhwali Dishes
The restaurant prepares several traditional Garhwali dishes that are available depending on ingredient availability and season.
Aloo Ke Gutke: Spiced and sautéed mountain potatoes, a staple snack and side dish.
Bhatt Ki Dal: Rich lentil curry cooked with local pulses and aromatic spices.
Chainsoo: Hearty black gram preparation, slow-roasted and ground for earthy flavor.
Local Seasonal Veggies: Farm-fresh, iron-pot cooked greens (Hari Bhujji) and sabzi.
Pahadi Raita: Cooling cucumber and yogurt blend with mountain herbs.
Traditional Chutneys: Bhanga (hemp seed), sesame, and garlic-mint chutney for added zing.
Jhangora Ki Kheer: Sweet finger millet pudding, the perfect finish to every thali.
Mandua (Koda) Roti: Traditional millet bread served with seasonal vegetables or local curries.
Steamed Rice: Served with dal, vegetables and local preparations.
Restaurant Menu | ||||
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| Dish Name | Price (Rs)* | | Dish Name | Price (Rs)* |
| Lunch & Dinner | | | Starter Chinese | |
| Kadai Paneer | 280 | | Chilli Potato | 200 |
| Paneer Kofta | 300 | | Honey Chilli Potato | 230 |
| Paneer Handi | 300 | | Manchurian Dry | 180 |
| Shahi Paneer | 300 | | Paneer Chilli Dry | 240 |
| Paneer Lasooni | 300 | | Paneer Manchurian Dry | 250 |
| Paneer Makhani | 300 | | Cheese Chilli Dry | 300 |
| Veg Kadai | 220 | | Paneer Schezwan Dry | 280 |
| Veg Handi | 250 | | Mushroom Chilli Dry | 250 |
| Matar Paneer | 250 | | Crispy Corn | 250 |
| Paneer Butter Masala | 250 | | Chinese Bell | 200 |
| Paneer Mushroom Masala | 250 | | Paneer Hot Garlic Dry | 280 |
| Mix Veg | 180 | | Mushroom Hot Garlic Dry | 280 |
| Paneer Bhurji | 300 | | Paneer Salt & Pepper | 300 |
| Dal Fry | 160 | | Paneer Pakoda | 300 |
| Dal Tadka | 180 | | Mix Veg Pakoda | 220 |
| Dal Makhani | 220 | | Onion Pakoda | 180 |
| Aloo Jeera | 150 | | Soyachilli | 200 |
| Aloo Methi Masala | 180 | | Mushroom Kathi Roll | 200 |
| Chana Masala | 200 | | Veg Kathi Roll | 200 |
| Kaju Paneer Masala | 300 | | Paneer Kathi Roll | 220 |
| Sev Tomato | 200 | | | |
| Paneer Do Pyaza | 300 | | Soup | |
| Palak Paneer | 300 | | Manchow Soup | 150 |
| Veg Kolapuri | 250 | | Paneer Soup | 180 |
| Corn Palak | 250 | | Tomato Soup | 140 |
| Kadi Pakoda | 240 | | Mushroom Soup | 160 |
| Dahi Kadi | 160 | | Clear Soup | 140 |
| Pahadi Thali | 500 | | Sweet Corn Soup | 150 |
| General Thali | 180 | | Hot & Sour Soup | 150 |
| | | | Noodle Soup | 140 |
| Salad & Raita | | | Extra Fried Noodles | 50 |
| Green Salad | 100 | | Extra Schezwan Sauce | 40 |
| Corn Salad | 150 | | | |
| Peanut Salad | 150 | | Noodles & Rice | |
| Mix Veg Raita | 120 | | Hakka Noodles | 120 |
| Boondi Raita | 120 | | Schezwan Noodles | 200 |
| Aloo Raita | 120 | | Paneer Noodles | 200 |
| Roasted Papad | 50 | | Mushroom Noodles | 200 |
| Fry Papad | 60 | | Garlic Noodles | 200 |
| Masala Papad | 120 | | Paneer Schezwan Noodle | 250 |
| Papad | 30 | | Mushroom Schezwan Noodle | 220 |
| | | | Fried Rice | 160 |
| | | | Schezwan Fried Rice | 190 |
| Pasta & Sides | | | Mushroom Fried Rice | 190 |
| White Sauce Pasta | 250 | | Paneer Schezwan Fried Rice | 250 |
| Red Sauce Pasta | 200 | | Lemon Garlic Fried Rice | 160 |
| French Fries | 120 | | Lemon Rice | 200 |
| Peri Peri Fries | 140 | | Paneer Fried Rice | 200 |
| Cheese Fries | 230 | | Steam Rice | 80 |
| Nachos Cheese | 250 | | Curd Rice | 150 |
| | | | Tomato Rice | 150 |
| Momos | | | Dry Fruit Pulao | 300 |
| Steam Momos | 140 | | Paneer Pulao | 220 |
| Fry Momos | 160 | | Jeera Rice | 120 |
| Chilli Momos | 180 | | Veg Pulao | 150 |
| Gravy Momos | 180 | | Tawa Pulao | 120 |
| Schezwan Momos | 200 | | Veg Biryani | 260 |
| Spring Roll | 100 | | Paneer Biryani | 280 |
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| South Indian | | | Sandwich | |
| Idli Sambhar | 120 | | Veg Cheese Grilled Sandwich | 180 |
| Medu Vada Sambhar | 120 | | Veg Sandwich | 150 |
| Sada Dosa | 80 | | Mushroom Sandwich | 200 |
| Masala Dosa | 100 | | Pizza Sandwich | 250 |
| Paneer Dosa | 230 | | Bread Butter Toast | 80 |
| Mix Veg Uttapam | 150 | | Garlic Bread | 100 |
| Masala Uttapum | 120 | | Paneer Corn Sandwich | 150 |
| Onion Tomato | 120 | | | |
| Poha | 100 | | | |
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| Hot Beverages | | | Pahadi Food | |
| Tea | 20 | | Koda Roti | 40 |
| Black Tea | 20 | | Chausa | 180 |
| Lemon Tea | 30 | | Churkani (Bhatt) | 180 |
| Lemon Ice Tea | 40 | | Churkani Gahat | 180 |
| Masala Tea | 40 | | Kadi | 120 |
| Special Tea | 40 | | Aalu Thinchwani | 100 |
| Hot Coffee | 60 | | Raita Kakdi | 100 |
| Black Coffee | 40 | | Jhangora Kheer | 150 |
| Hot Milk | 50 | | | |
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| Paratha | | | Breakfast | |
| Aloo Paratha | 80 | | Maggie | 60 |
| Mix Veg Paratha | 120 | | Veg Maggie | 80 |
| Paneer Paratha | 150 | | Veg Cheese Maggie | 120 |
| Pyaz Paratha | 80 | | Macaroni Masala | 150 |
| Chole Puri | 120 | | Puri Sabji | 150 |
| Chole Bhature | 200 | | | |
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| *Note: Prices of food items are subject to change without prior notice. These prices were last updated on 20 Oct 2025. | ||||
Restaurant Location
Mayadeep Restaurant is located along the main road in Kanakchauri village, around 50 meters before the Kartik Swami trek starting point. Visitors travelling between Rudraprayag, Pokhri and Kartik Swami can easily stop here for meals and refreshments.
Why Visitors Stop at Mayadeep Restaurant
Mayadeep Restaurant is one of the few places to eat in Kanakchauri and serves both local Garhwali dishes and regular Indian meals. It is frequently visited by pilgrims heading to Kartik Swami Temple, trekkers, local residents and travellers passing through the area.
- Located on the main Kanakchauri road
- Traditional Garhwali dishes available
- North Indian and Chinese cuisine
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner options
- Suitable for families and trekking groups
