In a city where culinary trends come and go, Yellow Hills has carved out a niche by doing something refreshingly simple: staying true to its roots. Since opening its doors in October 2021, this Dehradun favorite has been serving up the kind of food that doesn’t just satisfy hunger but evokes memory, culture and a deep sense of belonging.
The brainchild of Anukriti Gusain Rawat, Yellow Hills isn’t trying to reinvent Uttarakhandi cuisine. It’s reminding people of what makes it special in the first place. The menu leans into tradition with confidence. Think Mandua rotis, Pahadi chicken curry, Chainsoo, Aloo ke gutke, and the ever-comforting Jhangora kheer. Each dish is crafted using locally sourced ingredients and time-honoured recipes that have long been part of household kitchens in the region.
But Yellow Hills isn’t just about what’s on the plate. It’s about the space, the mood, the pace. Whether you’re seated indoors or dining in the garden, there’s a quiet warmth to the place. The kind that encourages you to stay a little longer, order that extra serving of bhatt ki dal, and linger over conversation.
Tucked within the property is The Back Door Bar, a small but thoughtfully designed space that pairs regional flavors with craft cocktails. It’s a subtle nod to modernity, without ever feeling out of place.
The restaurant’s recent recognition at the Dehradun Food Awards 2025 as Best Restaurant for Uttarakhand Cuisine only reaffirms what its patrons have known all along. Yellow Hills isn’t just preserving Uttarakhand’s culinary heritage—it’s elevating it. Gently, and with purpose.
Address: NH 7, Saraswati Vihar, Ajabpur Khurd, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248121