Thukpa came to India with the Dalai Lama, after the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
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In a Tibetan home, any noodle dish is called Thukpa.
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Thenthuk, Phakthuk, Gyathuk, Men Tseche are just some of the many Thukpa dishes that change according to the seasons. Yes, thukpa can also be eaten cold.
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Thukpa is quietly winning hearts for its simplicity and comforting nature, much like the people of Tibet themselves.
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While India has come to love the thukpa, the story of its journey to our country is a story of Tibet and its people — and not just that of food.
The best places for authentic Thukpa in Delhi are: Yo Tibet, Pema’s, Café Lungta, Nimtho Yo Tibet , Pema’s , Café Lungta and Nimtho are some that serve authentic food.
This surely busts the myth that thukpa is a hot soup which is consumed mostly in winters.
So the next time you’re planning a trip to North , you know which meal is going to be your most favourite!