McDonald’s Opens First Restaurant in Gangtok as Part of Northeast Expansion

McDonald’s, a leading global fast-food chain, has launched its first restaurant in Gangtok, Sikkim, located at West Point Mall. This marks a significant milestone in the brand's expansion within India’s retail and hospitality sector. The restaurant spans 2,240 sq. ft., accommodates 116 guests, and features contemporary interiors inspired by global design trends.  

Rajeev Ranjan, Managing Director of McDonald’s India – North and East stated, “We are excited to bring the McDonald’s experience to Gangtok, a vibrant and rapidly growing city in Sikkim. Our presence here is a step towards making the world-class McDonald's experience accessible to people of Gangtok and part of our expansion plans in the Northeast region. We believe that McDonald's, with a wide range of menu across dayparts and a superlative restaurant experience, will be able to delight the residents of Gangtok. We extend a warm welcome to our customers here.”  

The inauguration was attended by Bhoj Raj Rai, Minister for Urban Development Department, Government of Sikkim, highlighting the significance of McDonald’s entry into the region.  

The Gangtok outlet incorporates self-ordering digital kiosks, table service, and guest experience leaders to enhance the dining experience. The menu includes popular items such as McAloo Tikki, Maharaja Mac, McVeggie, and McSpicy burgers, along with beverages, desserts, and McDonald’s iconic French fries.  

Customers can enjoy the convenience of dine-in and takeaway options, catering to diverse preferences. This opening aligns with McDonald’s commitment to providing high-quality food and services at competitive prices.  

McDonald’s India – North and East operates nearly 190 restaurants, employing over 5,500 individuals. Through initiatives like the McDonald’s for Youth program, the company continues to create job opportunities, particularly for underprivileged communities, contributing to local economic growth.  

The new Gangtok restaurant reflects McDonald’s focus on expanding its footprint in India while delivering reliable service and culinary options to customers.