Surya Dining
Experiences
Dham Dinner Experience
Experience Shimla's royal culinary heritage with our authentic Himachali Dham — a ceremonial feast traditionally served on leaf plates during weddings and festivals. Prepared by a third-generation dham chef from Manali, it features 12 courses including madra, meetha bhaat, and chha gosht.What to expect:Served family-style in brass thalis with live folk storytellingVegetarian and vegan adaptations with mountain-grown produceHouse-distilled apple brandy digestifOptional add-on: local folk musician duo
Himalayan Breakfast Buffet
Begin your day immersed in the rhythms of the mountains: a lavish buffet featuring locally sourced, slow-cooked delights — creamy Kinnauri apple porridge sweetened with honeycomb, whole-wheat siddu stuffed with poppy seeds and jaggery, and freshly churned butter with coarse salt from Spiti.What to expect:Himalayan nettle tea and cold-pressed apple juiceFarm-fresh eggs cooked to orderTerrace seating with panoramic sunrise views over Jakhu HillDietary accommodations: vegan, gluten-free, and Jain
Mirch Masala Vegetarian Thali
A pure vegetarian feast at Mirch Masala, Hotel Surya's dedicated veg restaurant. The thali showcases the breadth of Indian regional cooking — from creamy Punjabi paneer to tangy South Indian rasam, with Jain-friendly preparations on request.What to expect:Multi-regional vegetarian thali with 8–10 itemsJain and Gujarati preparations available on requestNorth Indian, Mughlai, Chinese, and South Indian optionsFresh rotis and rice served piping hotComplimentary chaas (buttermilk) with every thali