1. Chache Di Hatti, Kamla Nagar

Riding on high on reviews that can even put 5-star restaurants to shame, Chache di Hatti is one of the oldest joints in the heart of the north campus of Delhi University. They are known for serving the best chole bhature in Delhi University’s North Campus. Stuffed, melt-in-mouth bhaturas with optimally spiced chhole and special pickled salad is gonna make you go mmmm.  But one has to wait for a while here to be served, sometimes as long as an hour to get their own slice of heaven. Make sure to make a dash for this Delhi street food joint, for they sell out every day by noon!

2. Juneja’s, Amar Colony Market, Lajpat Nagar

A tiny little shop tucked away in the busy Amar Colony Market, you can easily spot Juneja’s by the swarm of people huddled in their chaat corner for an evening cup of tea and steaming snack staples of samosa, gol gappas and chaat. Juneja’s is known for having an enormous variety of sweets, which are actually worth dying for, especially their warq laden barfis. A must visit place for the ones who crave for yummy Indian sweets to satisfy their sweet tooth.

3. Prince Paan, Greater Kailash and Gurgaon

Stereotypes are not restricted to people but also to food. If you are a delhi street food enthusiast with an ironical knack for hygiene, look no further. Prince Paan serves an array of paan flavors like Butterscotch Paan, Strawberry Paan and even Paan ki Chaat! As for those obsessed with hygiene, they even serve Gol Gappe made in mineral water! Don’t miss their nimbu masala paan which is a raging hit among their regulars.

4. Atul Chaat, Rajouri Garden

What was a run of the mill shop lost in the shoppers? lanes of Rajouri Garden Market, is now a landmark for Delhi street food lovers. While the most popular treats are the aloo chaat and the tikki, it is the gol gappas and their sheer size that has every chaat lover raving about Atul Chaat. Since its inception eras back, this no frills outlet’s food is their one and only showstopper. Stop by at this popular delhi street food joint for a quick and affordable yet delectable bite.

5. Roshan ki Kulfi, Karol Bagh

Shopping in the buzzing marketplace of Karol Bagh is incomplete without the quintessential lunch at Roshan ki Kulfi. The specialty of the outlet is, no points for guessing, the kulfi-faluda, which is particularly a respite in the blistering and intolerable heat of Delhi. It? serves one of the best kulfis in Delhi. Another Delhi staple of chhole bhature with a long tumbler of lassi is what has all the customers smacking their lips.

6. Odeon/Shukla Pan Shop, Connaught Place

Named so because it is located straight from the plush Odeon theatre in Connaught Place, Shukla Pan Shop is probably the only place that can compete with Prince. The most popular speciality of this place is the chuski pan, and if you’re worried about staining your hands with the syrup, don’t fret. The paan is stuffed into your mouth with oodles of syrupy ice to give you the most flavoursome brain freeze. Abuzz with paan lovers from the city, the tiny shop also serves diet paan for the calorie conscious.

7. Chaina Ram Sindhi Confectioners, Chandni Chowk

Every confectionary makes Indian sweets, but only few master them to the levels of becoming legends. Chaina Ram is one such legendary outlet in the Delhi street food business, that has been covered by major national dailies for their consistently mind-blowing sweets. While every mithai here is a showstopper, the jewel in the crown is the Karachi Halwa, loaded with dry fruits locked in an amber colored cube of sugar and cornflour.

8. Spice Aangan, SDA Market

Shawarma lovers, did you think we?d leave you stranded? With service faster than the speed of light and yet uncompromising on quality and light on the pocket, Spice Aangan leaves meat lovers asking for more. Melt in mouth meat, oozing with juices and flavors, the shawarma rolls are a departure from tradition, served with mayonnaise and green chutney, but that only adds to their charm. You?re sure to keep coming back for more, all the regulars do!

9. Moolchand Parathewala, under Moolchand Flyover

Moolchand Parathewala

Otherwise called as Paratha which is the staple food of many regions is also a famous unleavened flatbread in the Indian subcontinent. Paranthe in Delhi is an all-time snack that’s eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even evening tea time. There are famous shops also a lane that sells Paranthe in Delhi.

You need sleuth skills to spot this one. Nights of boozing and partying have sent Delhiites in search of filling and butter loaded parathas here. With no significant pointer to this place except a huge swarm of people, all Delhiites who love their parathas have been here in the late hours. This Delhi street food place serves the best parathas ever.

10. Khandani Pakode Wala, Sarojini Nagar

The name itself suggests the heritage linked to this place. Khadani Pakodewala is one of the delhi street food joints where the quality of the food has not degraded with time. The crispy batter covering with the soft filling is still as scrumptious as before. Apart from the common potato, cauliflower and onion pakoras, they?re also made from paneer, baby corn and lotus stem too. For regulars, Khandani is akin to a foodie’s must stop on their way to or from Sarojini Nagar.

1. Rajinder Da Dhaba

Rajinder Da Dhaba is one of the most famous and oldest non-veg dhabas in Delhi. Located in a posh locality, its delectable food at an economical price will give restaurants a run for their money. It may not have a good atmosphere but the non-vegetarian dishes served here are worth it. If you visit this dhaba, don’t miss Galauti Kebab, Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry, Kadhai Paneer, Mutton Tikka, Chicken Tangdi Fry and Kathi Roll.

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2. Bhape Da Hotel

Bhape Da Hotel has been known for its awesome dining experience for years now. One of the Top Non-Veg Dhabas in Delhi The place is known for its North Indian cuisine. It has a simple atmosphere but the food tops the chart any day. You must try Chicken Curry, Dal Makhani, Saag Meat, Mutton Seekh, Paneer Tikka, Mutton Curry, Egg Curry, and Butter Chicken to treat your palates.

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3. New National Restaurant

First of all its a small set up located in Connaught Place, National Restaurant‘s food and service cannot be missed. The atmosphere may not be very fancy, but the non-vegetarian dishes here will definitely not disappoint you. The most recommended dishes to try here are Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry, Mutton Saag, Meat Curry, Brain Curry, Dahi Meat and Dal Makhani. If you haven’t visited this dhaba, we are sure you are missing out on a lot. Because this dhaba have the place in top non-veg dhabas in Delhi for their laziz food.

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4. Mughal Mahal Restaurant

One of the USPs of Mughal Mahal in Rajendra Place is its Butter Chicken, which is top-notch. The most recommended dishes after Butter Chicken are Dal Makhani, Chicken Pakoda, Paneer Makhani, and Malai Kofta. So if you haven’t had an authentic Butter Chicken for the longest time, maybe it’s time to visit Mughal Mahal Restaurant. This Dhaba is believed to serve alcohol also and these all things make this place one the best non-veg dhabas in Delhi.

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5. Laxman Fast Food

If you are in Delhi and haven’t been to the Qutub Institutional Area to visit their range of dhabas, you are certainly missing out. If you have been there, you would know Laxman Fast Food has got some serious fan following for its amazing dishes. Not just this, celebrities like Ranbir Kapoor have visited the Dhaba during film shootings. The most recommended dishes here are Keema Parantha, Chilli Potato, Chicken Parantha, Chicken Macaroni, and the inevitable chai. This place is famous among students and calls this shop one of the best non-veg dhabas in Delhi

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6. Ashok & Ashok Meat Dhaba

Ashok & Ashok Meat Dhaba as the name suggests is known for its non-vegetarian delicacies. It does not have any seating arrangement and is a takeaway place. The most recommended dishes here include Chicken Curry, Mutton Curry and Chicken Tikka with Rumali Roti among others. Definitely worth a place in the list of top non-veg dhabas in Delhi.

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7. Ajit Khalsa Dhaba

Easy to find, Ajit Khalsa Dhaba is too good to be missed out. Situated in Chattarpur, it gives you a typical Dhaba experience, where their service is believed to be quick and the food delicious. The Dhaba is known for its North Indian and Mughlai delicacies. Here, you can have the best Butter Chicken, Mutton Curry, Laccha Parantha and Butter Naan. If you miss a typical Dhaba experience, head over to Ajit Khalsa Dhaba! One of the best non-veg dhabas in Delhi.

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8. Prem Dhaba

As for a Dhaba, you cannot expect the best atmosphere, but you can definitely have the best food experience at this non-veg Dhaba in Delhi. Prem Dhaba welcomes you and gives you an experience of one of the best non-veg dhabas in Delhi. Located in West Delhi, the dhaba is a delightful food journey for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. It has a cramped seating but its worth it. Recommended dishes here are Chicken Masala, Mutton Chaap, Chicken Roganjosh, Dal Makhani, and Butter Chicken.

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9. Kake-da-Hotel

Kake-da-Hotel is one of the oldest and most popular non-veg dhabas in Delhi. It may not be fancy but the food here is exceptionally delicious. They serve authentic North Indian food for more than three generations. You should try the Chicken Curry, Keema Kaleji, Soya Chaap, Chicken Seekh, Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani and Dal Makhani without really burning a hole in your pocket. Because of its Delicious.

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10. Qureshi Kabab Corner

Undoubtedly, this is one of the most pocket-friendly places for non-veg kebabs in Delhi. With varieties of kebabs like Beef Kebab, Chicken Kebab, Seekh Kebab, and their special Qureshi Kebab, this restaurant offers you tender and delightful kebabs with the right blend of spices and spreads. It is quite clear that the ‘ambience’ argument so it should be blissfully ignored now! By their delicious non-veg food this place also got its place in top non-veg dhabas in Delhi.

1. Bille Di Hatti

For beautiful North Indian vegetarian food, Bille Di Hatti is the place to go. This small and functional joint often has its patrons spilling onto the road to get their fill of the outstanding poori chole, chole bhature, lassis and samosas it has to offer.

The best part is that it is open at 7 am before most restaurants in Delhi are up and running.

2. Andhra Bhavan

If you are craving some authentic South Indian food this is the place to get your fill of idli, vada and dosa and at the most unbelievably cheap prices.

Good food at low prices isn’t Andhra Bhavan’s only appeal; it is also extremely clean with a neat, old-fashioned décor that reminds you of restaurants you visited as a child.

3. Ama Cafe

Lounge in Ama Cafe’s comfy armchairs while sipping on a steaming hot cup of coffee early in the morning. This homely hangout with large windows letting in the cherry morning sunlight, Ama’s also has great morning meals on offer.

Our pick is the Himalayan Breakfast that includes egg, aloo khatsa (spicy potatoes), tomato chutney, Tibetan bread and tea or coffee. The usual English and American breakfasts are also on the menu as well as pancakes, cereals, and a wide range of hot and cold beverages. The best part? Ama Cafe dishes out tasty meals at extremely reasonable prices.

4. Saravana Bhavan

A delightful restaurant serving authentic south Indian food, Saravana Bhavan is a pure vegetarian place where you can gorge on mouth-watering dosas, uthappams, tangy sambar and moreish coconut chutney.

The adventurous can try their paneer palak dosa or corn cheese uttapam which gets rave reviews from its hungry clientele.

5. Cafe Qahwa

Open seven days a week, Cafe Qahwa serves breakfast all day and is especially popular for its large range of hot teas and coffees on offer. They also serve up tempting smoothies, cold coffees, and other drinks.

Their crisp and clear menu transforms straightforward ingredients into delicious breakfast meals such as “Golden Eyes”, described as two soft-cooked sunny sides up eggs seasoned with herbs and baked in a garlic seasoned bread cup. Also on offer are a variety of other egg preparations, waffles, French toast, burritos, and crepes.

“Ice cream is happiness condensed.”

I couldn’t agree more with Jessi Lane Adams. After all, there’s no better way to beat the summer heat than with some ice cream, right?Whether you fancy an unpretentious ice lolly, an indulgent sundae or a simple scoop in a waffle cone, there’s something to satisfy every palate.
While this summer delight is a pleasure to have especially in this scorching heat, I am always on a lookout for new flavour options and thankfully, there are options aplenty for when one craves to dig into this frozen treat. 

Owing to the sultry Delhi weather, I went around, one tub at a time, to decipher which restaurant chain is doing complete justice to one of my all-time-favorite flavour: coffee! A dose of caffeine in the morning with my cuppa and another dose in the evening after dinner with coffee ice cream is what balancing would be about. 

While the bitter coffee notes might force you to conclude that every coffee ice cream would be more or less identical with different ice cream brands, turns out, is actually not true. Taste and texture play a pivotal role in deciding your pick. Whether it has a mellow undertone of coffee, or a strong lashing of it, whether it is paired well with another ingredient or not, whether it’s creamy and smooth or icy and foamy, everything together makes the perfect ice cream. 

For my experiment, I opted for 4 most popular brands in the ice cream scene of South Delhi: Giani’s, Naturals, Baskin Robins and Nirulas. To make it fair, I compared the premium ice cream brands and hence, Mother dairy, Kwality walls et al were not considered. After careful consideration, this is what I inferred:

1. Naturals: A brand that has been making ice creams using only fruits, dry fruits, chocolates, milk, and sugar, with no preservatives or stabilizer, Natural’s, I thought would do justice. The flavor variant available is Coffee and Walnut, which though is a good combination, because of uneven chunks of walnuts, some of which were whole, dampened the overall texture and experience of enjoying an ice cream. It didn’t have much of a distinct flavor and was kind of underwhelming, owing to walnuts taking over coffee, instead of the other way around, making it rank 4.

• Coffee and Walnut Ice Cream by Naturals
• Coffee Creme Ice Cream by Baskin Robbin’s

2. Baskin Robbins: A world-renowned brand, Baskin Robbins, had ‘Roasted Coffee Creme’ at disposal for me. The ice cream, prepared with cow milk, had a nice dense texture that held its shape for a while. The flavor of the coffee was sharp, but it lacked the creamy goodness that I had desired. The frostiness in the ice cream and it being on the sweeter side as compared to the other brands, made it rank 3rd. 

3. Giani’s: A brand that got established in Delhi itself, Giani’s is surely a favorite because of the Indian-variety of ice creams that they offer, alongside the common variants available elsewhere. When it came to coffee, Giani surely managed to bring out the flavor of coffee, but the texture is where it went for a toss. The ice crystals in my ice cream suppressed the intense flavor of the coffee that I had sought and met, and made Giani’s appear as the second best. 

• Coffee Ice Cream at Giani’s
• Coffee Fudge Ice Cream by Nirulas

4. Nirulas: India’s oldest restaurant chain, Nirulas, the birthplace of the legendary hot chocolate fudge, is primarily known for their sundaes. Little did I know that it would become the undisputed winner amongst the four chosen brands. Having two varieties at disposal: mocha and coffee fudge, Nirulas, offered the best of both worlds, coffee, and chocolate. The rich coffee flavor accompanied by chocolate and the smooth and creamy texture of the ice cream, is the reason why it deserved the overall win. Having been distracted with the HCF and Banana Split sundae, I never really experimented at Nirulas, but I guess, I would from now on!

Conclusion: 
While Baskin Robbins and Giani’s had plain coffee ice cream flavour to offer, Naturals and Nirulas had flavour combinations at play.
Baskin Robbins and Giani’s, both had a nice flavour of coffee, but the sweetness of Baskin’s and the icy-ness of Giani’s couldn’t make them compete for the first position.
Naturals and Nirulas had great combinations, but the uneven and chunky walnuts and very mellow flavour of coffee made Naturals undesirable, leaving Nirulas to wear the crown.

If you ask a Delhiite what are two things that really stand out for them about the city, it would be the rich history and the mouth-watering food. Now, I have to admit this blog sure got me in a tizzy. It’s tough being born in a city which offers such a rich diversity of cuisines, add to that the fact I’m Punjabi, and boy do we love to eat! Delhi is a melting pot of various cultures and races who enrich the variety of the gastronomic range in the city.From Chandni Chowk to Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi is replete with many culinary delights. 

1. Paranthas

From being the perfect start to a “healthy” morning in most Delhi households, to a meal for hungry college students and even a late-night snack, paranthas are definitely on the top of the list when it comes to my favorite food in Delhi. Choose from a plain one or select a stuffing of your choice – potatoes, cauliflower, radish, eggs, keema, bananas or even last night’s left over dal – the options are galore.

Where can I try this dish? Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk, whose past customers include the likes of Maharajah of Kashmir and even Prime Minister Nehru and his family; Moolchand Parathe Wala located in South Delhi was SRK’s favorite when he used to live in Delhi.

2. Chaat

If there is one thing that keeps the Delhi food scene ticking it’s the Street Food. With a variety that is unmatched, eating on the streets of Delhi is a crash course in the history and culture of the place. Chandni Chowk is undoubtedly the Street Food Capital of Delhi, and while no guide book can actually pinpoint the best places for Chaat, there are some landmark food haunts that really stand out. Of course, if you aren’t willing to travel that far, fret not for there are plenty of options for street food in Delhi.

3. Butter Chicken

Here’s an interesting story about the origin of one of the most gratifying dishes on this planet. It originated in the 1950s in Moti Mahal Restaurant, Daryaganj, a neighbourhood skirting the Walled City. Known for its Tandoori Chicken, the cooks there accidentally tossed the sauce consisting of butter, tomato and chicken juices with tandoori chicken pieces; the rest is history. Today, this dish can be found in almost every non-vegetarian restaurant and highway dhabas and is best enjoyed with rice or naan.

4. Chole Bhature

Here’s a piece of advice: This dish is best enjoyed on an empty stomach. Rich, spicy and heavy, this is one of the most popular Punjabi dishes and is definitely on my list of top 10 must-try dishes in Delhi. Don’t be surprised if you find it on the breakfast menu of restaurants across the capital. You can find this lip smacking dish at all food joints, be it local joints or restaurants, given its popularity with delhiites. It is generally accompanied with Lassi.

5. Biryani

A favourite of the Mughal Emperors, the Biryani has stood the test of time and is today enjoyed all over India. This poultry or meat based dish is prepared in an earthen pot and the lid is sealed with dough so that the spices, flavours and aromas are soaked in. The Biryani experiences in Delhi vary from the commercial chains and road side dhabas, to the Sufi shrines and five-star hotels.

6. Momos

This one bags the prize for being one of the most popular snacks, be it in office complexes, birthdays or even cocktail parties. It is not uncommon to find vendors outside almost every office building, housing area and market place selling Momos. These tasty dumplings are available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and are enjoyed with the fiery-red sauce.

7. Desserts

You are probably familiar with this line used across all Delhi households “Khaane ke baad kuch meetha ho jaye” (“Let’s eat something sweet after a meal”). With the extensive variety of desserts offered in the capital, it is hard to say no. From the piping-hot Jalebis and lip-smacking Rabri Falooda, to innovative Kulfis in flavours like Custard Apple, Tamarind and Aam Papad, the delicious Motichoor Ladoo made from pure desi ghee and Blueberry Cheesecake; Delhi sure loves its sweets!

If you ask a Delhiite what are two things that really stand out for them about the city, it would be the rich history and the mouth-watering food. Now, I have to admit this blog sure got me in a tizzy. It’s tough being born in a city which offers such a rich diversity of cuisines, add to that the fact I’m Punjabi, and boy do we love to eat! Delhi is a melting pot of various cultures and races who enrich the variety of the gastronomic range in the city.From Chandni Chowk to Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi is replete with many culinary delights. 

1. Paranthas

From being the perfect start to a “healthy” morning in most Delhi households, to a meal for hungry college students and even a late-night snack, paranthas are definitely on the top of the list when it comes to my favorite food in Delhi. Choose from a plain one or select a stuffing of your choice – potatoes, cauliflower, radish, eggs, keema, bananas or even last night’s left over dal – the options are galore.

Where can I try this dish? Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk, whose past customers include the likes of Maharajah of Kashmir and even Prime Minister Nehru and his family; Moolchand Parathe Wala located in South Delhi was SRK’s favorite when he used to live in Delhi.

2. Chaat

If there is one thing that keeps the Delhi food scene ticking it’s the Street Food. With a variety that is unmatched, eating on the streets of Delhi is a crash course in the history and culture of the place. Chandni Chowk is undoubtedly the Street Food Capital of Delhi, and while no guide book can actually pinpoint the best places for Chaat, there are some landmark food haunts that really stand out. Of course, if you aren’t willing to travel that far, fret not for there are plenty of options for street food in Delhi.

3. Butter Chicken

Here’s an interesting story about the origin of one of the most gratifying dishes on this planet. It originated in the 1950s in Moti Mahal Restaurant, Daryaganj, a neighbourhood skirting the Walled City. Known for its Tandoori Chicken, the cooks there accidentally tossed the sauce consisting of butter, tomato and chicken juices with tandoori chicken pieces; the rest is history. Today, this dish can be found in almost every non-vegetarian restaurant and highway dhabas and is best enjoyed with rice or naan.

4. Chole Bhature

Here’s a piece of advice: This dish is best enjoyed on an empty stomach. Rich, spicy and heavy, this is one of the most popular Punjabi dishes and is definitely on my list of top 10 must-try dishes in Delhi. Don’t be surprised if you find it on the breakfast menu of restaurants across the capital. You can find this lip smacking dish at all food joints, be it local joints or restaurants, given its popularity with delhiites. It is generally accompanied with Lassi.

5. Biryani

A favourite of the Mughal Emperors, the Biryani has stood the test of time and is today enjoyed all over India. This poultry or meat based dish is prepared in an earthen pot and the lid is sealed with dough so that the spices, flavours and aromas are soaked in. The Biryani experiences in Delhi vary from the commercial chains and road side dhabas, to the Sufi shrines and five-star hotels.

6. Momos

This one bags the prize for being one of the most popular snacks, be it in office complexes, birthdays or even cocktail parties. It is not uncommon to find vendors outside almost every office building, housing area and market place selling Momos. These tasty dumplings are available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and are enjoyed with the fiery-red sauce.

7. Desserts

You are probably familiar with this line used across all Delhi households “Khaane ke baad kuch meetha ho jaye” (“Let’s eat something sweet after a meal”). With the extensive variety of desserts offered in the capital, it is hard to say no. From the piping-hot Jalebis and lip-smacking Rabri Falooda, to innovative Kulfis in flavours like Custard Apple, Tamarind and Aam Papad, the delicious Motichoor Ladoo made from pure desi ghee and Blueberry Cheesecake; Delhi sure loves its sweets!

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