Visiting Delhi? Here is a Detailed Guide About the Must-Eat Delhi Food and the Places You Can Visit for Amazing Delicacies(2019)!

Delhi food can be called an epic mixture of all sorts of cuisines known. From Mughlai to Arabic and to local ones like North Indian, South Indian and even various lip-smacking street food, you can find it all in the streets of Delhi at a price so affordable that you won’t be able to believe.

Not only Delhi serves you some really authentic dishes belonging to exclusive cuisines but it also provides great fusion food too. So, if you want to enjoy traditional dishes in different forms, Delhi is the best place to be.

If you want to taste the real flavour of Delhi then you should better visit Old Delhi area. We can bet that you cannot find a flavour better than Delhi anywhere else. From tangy-salty spices in food to some really amazing desserts, Delhi offers the best flavour in all dishes.

Majorly, you are going to find the use of chutneys in almost everything which brings a very unique and tangy flavour in the food. This is the reason that Chaat is so popular in Delhi because of its spicy and tangy flavour.

The Delhi food culture is all about people going gaga over the food. You can spot a huge crowd in front of a popular chaat corner even at 12 in the night. From heavy parathas to even heavier butter chicken, Delhi people can eat it all even in their breakfast.

Delhi people are also crazy about their booze and love indulging. So, they keep on going one after the other until people actually pass out. If you are feeling hungry even at 1 am, you can easily find a Chaat corner open in Delhi at this time.

If you want the perfect Delhi street food guide then we have some recommendations for you. We have listed some of the most amazing Delhi dishes for you which are lip-smacking and can be found easily in the streets of Delhi. These are probably the most loved food items of all and as we couldn’t mention them all, we picked a few of them for you.

You can find countless spots offering some of the most amazing butter chicken recipes in Delhi. This dish is literally the talk of the town in Delhi and has the potential to turn you into a non-veg hogging person from being a clean vegetarian.

If you want to enjoy the best Butter Chicken in Delhi then we would highly recommend you to stop by Aslam Chicken Corner near Jama Masjid. This chicken is tenderly cooked in a tandoor and then again in smoky gravy for that unique flavour. Other places to find good butter chicken are Moti Mahal, Kebab Galli, Gulati, etc.

The soul of Delhi food lies in its flavourful Panipuris. From roadside to five-star places to some really hygienic spots, you can find a lot of versatility in Delhi’s Panipuri and that too in whichever way you want.

Some of the best places in Delhi to eat Panipuri are Rasili Chaat, Nathu’s Sweets, Prabhu Chaat Bhandar and many more. In fact, finding some amazing panipuri in Delhi is no struggle at all. You can easily spot a Chaat corner across every other street.

Aloo Chaat is a special type of Chaat which you can find in Delhi only. In fact, there are some legendary Aloo Chaat shops in Delhi which are making aloo chaat for many years and some since generations. The taste of boiled aloo cut and mixed with chutneys, spices and dahi is just amazing.

You can find some of the best aloo chaat dishes in Delhi at Prabhu Chaat Bhandar, Bittoo Tikki Wala, Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala and many more of such iconic places.

Chole Bhature and Delhi are literally the synonyms for each other. You can find every other Delhi person obsessing over their Chole Bhature and constantly bragging about the taste. To be true, though oil soaked Bhatures taste amazing in Delhi.

If you want to have the best Chole Bhature in Delhi, then you can visit places like Chache di Hatti, Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Baba Nagpal Corner, Bawa Snacks and more. Do not forget to ask for the spicy Mirch along with the Choley.

As Delhi has a large percentage of Punjabis as residents, Lassi tends to be the most popular Delhi beverage, particularly during summers. Sweet Lassi is basically very thick and sweet yogurt with the creamy richness of malai on top of it. This drink is enjoyed mostly in summers in Delhi.

In order to have the best Lassi in Delhi, you can visit spots like Meghraj and Sons, Baba Nagpal Corner, Aggarwal Lassi, Amritsari Lassi Wala and more. A cold glass of Lassi amidst the heat wave of summers in Delhi is the best thing that can happen to you.

Kathi Rolls can be called the fusion food of Delhi which is simply unbeatable. Originally from Kolkata, these thin Rumali Rotis are filled with veggies, various sauces, spices and meat chunks and wrapped as a roll is simply divine. You can find thousands of variety in them and each one is beyond delicious.

Nizam’s Kathi Kabab in Defence Colony is by far the best place that serves the most versatile and amazing Kathi rolls in Delhi. Other places you can try are 36, Chowringhee, The Kathis, Rajinder Da Dhaba, etc.

And our last recommendation as one of the best Delhi food is kind of unconventional. You can definitely find Paan in every other city in India but Delhi has some of the best varieties to offer even for this mouth freshener. Paan made in different styles can be found in almost every corner shop but these some places that offer a mind-blowing range.

The Odeon Paan Palace in Connaught Palace is probably the best place to find the most amazing varieties of Paan in the city. You can also try Pandey’s Paan and Best Paan Shop too.

You will find Chache Di Hatti in Kamla Nagar area among the most popular and must eat places in Delhi. This place is popular for its chole bhature which are simply iconic. The place remains open from 9.30am to 4 pm and serves vegetarian food only.

Apart from the iconic Chole Bhature, you can also enjoy a variety of street food items here and each of them is simply mouth-watering. The items you can try apart from Choley Bhature are Sweet Lassi, Chole Kulche, Chana Masala and others. Only Rs. 100 are enough to feed two people here.

Ashok Chaat Bhandar is simply the highlight of Chawri Bazar area in Delhi. This place serves the most loved Delhi food and popular for their legendary name and delicious chaat. Ashok Chaat Bhandar remains open from 10 am to 11 pm and serves veg food only.

Apart from their classic spicy tangy chaat, the other items you can try here are Kalmi vada, Gol Gappe, Dahi Bhalle, Papdi Chaat, Bhalla Papdi, etc. Just like the earlier place mentioned, Rs.100 is enough here to fill your and your friend’s tummy. You might not find a place to sit here, so get ready to binge eat while standing.

Located near the hustle and bustle of Jama Masjid in Chandni Chowk, Karim’s is a name that clearly doesn’t need any introduction. This is a historic restaurant running since 1913 and definitely the most famous culinary destination in Delhi.

This place is popular for its Mughlai and North Indian cuisines along with kebabs and rolls. The most loved dishes here are Biryani, Mutton Korma, Chicken Jahangiri, Mutton Burra, etc. In fact, Karim’s has 28 more outlets in Delhi but the one in Chandni Chowk remains the most iconic one.

Another gem of a place in the most popular Delhi food walks, Chandni Chowk is Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala. This iconic shop is in existence since 1940 and despite selling limited food items, they are one of the most loved and admired street food outlets in the city.

Their shop remains open from 10.30 am to 9.30 pm and you can hog some of the most amazing dishes here under Rs.100 only. Their must-eat food items are Dahi Bhalle (of course), Dahi Vada, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Delhi Chaat, etc. If you are craving for their tangy chutney taste, you know where to head to in Delhi.

If you think Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar area is reserved only for shoppers, then you need to think again. Sarojini Nagar is also home to Delhi’s most famous Pakoda shop, i.e. Khandani Pakode Wala. Interestingly, apart from Pakodas, they also serve other street food items and some Chinese dishes too.

They remain open from 10 am to 9 pm and have only a single outlet in the city. You can try out their most popular dishes like Paneer Pakora, Aloo Tikki, Lassi, Onion Pakoda, Coffee, etc. You will probably never get tired of eating their pakodas.

The Rose Café is a unique Victorian themed shabby yet cozy café located in the Saket area of Delhi. Unfortunately, the place doesn’t serve alcohol, but if you are vegan then you can find some really delicious vegan items here.

It remains open from 12noon to 9pm. The cuisines that you can find here are Continental, Mediterranean, Lebanese, Italian, etc. The things you can try here are waffles, pasta, pizza, and mint lemonade. You are going to love the ambience here and though the place is small, the vibes are pretty cool here. You can surely capture some amazing Insta-worthy pictures here.

The Big Yellow Door is a place perfect for those people who want hog on to both veg as well as non-veg Delhi food. It has 3 more outlets other than the one in Satyaniketan and serves mostly Italian and simple fast food dishes here.

With laid back décor and fairy lights, this place looks extremely warm and cozy if you are visiting it in evening or night. Food items that you should enjoy here are Kit Kat shake, white sauce pasta, bomb burger, baked nachos, etc. You will have to spend Rs.700 for two people, which is actually quite affordable.

Celebrate your love for Asian cooking in Delhi by hogging some really classic dishes at Mamagoto in Khan Market area. The café has more outlets in Delhi and it remains open from 12.30pm to 11.30pm. We would highly recommend you to book a table before heading to this restaurant.

From classic Asian vibes to a full bar here, this place can make you get addicted to its vibes in no time. They people serve Asian, Thai and Chinese cuisines along with some great salads too. You can try out their hot Basil Chicken cup, Sangria, some cocktails, dumplings, etc. out here. And do not forget to try their momos too.

Bukhara is a really nice fine dining space located in ITC Maurya in the Chanakyapuri area of Delhi. If you want to enjoy some of the most classic Delhi food, then you should totally head to Bukhara. The Five Star place requires you to book a table beforehand and the ambience is just outstanding here.

They mainly serve North Indian cuisines and some iconic Kebab recipes here. This luxury dining space also has a full bar. You can approach this place from 12:30pm to 2:45pm and then from 7pm to 11:45pm. Food items that we will recommend you to try here are Dal Bukhara, Paneer Tikka, Dal Makhani, Tandoori Prawns, etc.

The combination of North Indian cuisine along with Mughlai is simply iconic and you can enjoy it perfectly at Pind Balluchi. This place has more than 25 outlets in the city and you can head to the Janpath one for the best food and dining experience.

They also offer full bar service and remain open from 12noon to 11pm. Apart from the cuisines mentioned, you can also try their kebabs. The must have dishes at Pind Balluchi are Matka Kulfi, butter Chicken, Paneer Tikka, Dal Balluchi, etc.