Food Lovers can peg for 9 most Quintessential Eateries that Delhities have loved for Aeons

 

As Julia Childs says “people who love to eat are always the best people”.   To eat food is so great not appetite for hunger but also brings a smile on face.  It is so inspiring and colourful. 

Food encompasses a lot of unique things in its own way.  It is social; brings people together; makes party a memorable; fun; shows the people one care for; feel good and taste good.

If you want to discover Delhi, is a very interesting city, where Delhi and Delhi-ites are known for their insatiable craving.  Here one can finds unending variety of food say street food any cuisine, Indian or international, you name it and we have it. 

Yes, if one is looking out for eateries in Delhi, must have a glimpse of nine iconic outlets that people of Delhi loved for generations even those who are not so much food lovers will easily attract at least once to have a try.

The fact is that umteen new eating places are popping up every day, as Delhi gets better with age but Dilliwalas, still fascinating over oldies, sweet!

If you too hoovering and find yourself on mutton from Karim’s or Sita Ram’s Chole Bhature, then this list is perfectly fitted for you.

Given the current scenario, some of these places might be closed at the moment but after the guideline issued i.e. from October onwards the eateries are opened now.  However, one make sure before embarking do call up the restaurant.

It is really enticing and interesting if you can drop by here yourself and invent what the fuss is all about!

1.
Karim’s

 

With multiple outlets across the city, Karim’s is still going strong even after 100 years or may be more. 

Location : Jama Masjid, Pitampura, Lodi Road and other outlets
Speciality : Mutton Korma
Contact Number :  +91 11 2326 4981
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/KarimsPitampura
 

2.
Indian Coffee House

Every Delhiwalas know or heard about the evergreen and ever-popular Indian Coffee House.  Since 1957, it is going strong.  Located on the terrace, this place has an indoor and outdoor seating area.  It is always over crowded. The place is best suited for pure hard coffee lovers. 

Location : 2nd Floor, Mohan Singh Place, Connaught Place
Contact Number :  +91 11  2334 2994
  

3.
Moti Mahal 

It is known as the originator of Butter Chicken.  Over five decades, it spreads love and affection by its delicious food.  This restaurant also made a name in dishing out the juiciest Burrah Kebabs, buttery Dal Makhni and the super spicy Chicken Tikka Masala. 

Location :  3703, Netaji Subhash Marg, Daryaganj
Speciality : Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala
Contact Numner :  +91 11 2327 3011
Check Out Their FB Page : https://www.facebook.com/Moti-Mahal-138035799679931/
 

4.
Wenger’s
 

It is one of Delhi’s oldest bakeries and over the past 90 years, it is still going strong.  If one is roving in the streets of Connaught Place (CP), must stop to have a bite of Nutella Waffles ‘dreamy sighs’.  It also dishes out super yum sandwiches and Mutton Puffs and Chicken Patties also. 

Location Wenger’s  - A-18, Radial Road, Connaught Place
Contact Numner :  +91 11 2332 8589

5.
Rajinder Da Dhaba

 

For over 50 years, it has been servicing delicious food and we cannot still not get enough.  It is paradise for meat lovers with delicious Galouti Kebabs including Butter Chicken and of course yumi Tangri Kababs.

Location :  Rajinder Da Dhaba - AB-14, Safdarjung Enclave Market, Safdarjung
Speciality : Kebabs, Chicken
Contact Numner :  +91 11 2610 0355
Check Out Their FB Page :  https://www.facebook.com/rajinderdadhaba

 
6.
Sita Ram Diwan Chand

 

If you want to grab this special yummiest Chole Bhature, be there early to avoid the long queues. It is filled with greasy, oily and served with onions and pickled veggies.  Perfect meal for super breakfast for super Sunday. 

Location :  Sita Ram Diwan Chand - Paharganj, Paschim Vihar & Pitampura
Contact Numner :  +91 +91 8010 775 577
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/SitaRamDiwanChandPaharganj/

7.
Kake da Hotel

 

Around 80 years, is still there and thanks to them for providing genial meal.  At affordable prices, one can enough to eat and they are happily serve with incomprehensible quantities.  Good food at good price!

Location :  Kake Da Hotel – Connaught Place, Malviya Nagar, Lajpat Nagar & Other OutletContact Numner :  | +91 11 2341 1580
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/kdhkakedahotelcp 

8.
Roshan Di Kulfi

 

If you are a true lover of Kulfi and want to discover assorted Kulfis with different flavours – you have to stop here.  Though the outlet is small but the variety is huge.  Classic Faluda with crunchy bits of almonds and pistachios is the ultimatum.  People are thronging at a large number and wait patiently to have a plate of Kulfi to arrive. 

Location :  Roshan Di Kulfi - Ajmal Khan Road, Karol Bagh
Contact Numner :  | +91 11 2872 4230
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Roshan-Di-Kulfi-120262308028423/    

 

9.
Khan Chacha 

If you want to create a special ambience and have a sense of it, please come and visit to relish tikkas and kebabs with a chilled pint of beer!  If you are a lover of meaty glee then of course the favourite place to hang on.  All-time favourite Chicken Roll, Mutton Seekh Roll and Mutton Kathi Roll. 

Location :  Khan Market, Connaught Place, Nehru Place & Other Outlets
Contact Numner :  | +91 9205 592 801
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/khanchacha/