If you ever visit Delhi and are puzzled about what to do in Delhi then ask a local what is special about the city. They will tell you the rich cultural history and the mouth-watering food.
One of the best things to do in Delhi is to taste the culinary delights that the city offers.
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What to eat When in Delhi?
1. Paranthas
Paranthas are the perfect start for a healthy morning breakfast. Many Delhi households usually prefer this dish over any other especially in the mornings for breakfast and at dinner. One will have multiple options to in Paranthas they can choose a plain one or a stuffing one – keema, eggs, cauliflower, radish, potatoes, dal, and many more.
- Where to taste this dish?
Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk
Moolchand Parathe Wala in South Delhi
The iconic Nizamuddin Lane offers sweet and savory Halwa Paratha which is topped with tutti fruity.
2. Chole Bhature
Chole Bhature is a lip-smacking dish and is best enjoyed on an empty stomach. This dish is available almost at every food joint in Delhi be it a local dhabas or restaurants. It is also a famous breakfast menu in most of the food joints.
- Where to taste this dish?
Sitaram Diwan Chand, Paharganj
Chache Di Hatti, Bangalore Road, Kamla Nagar
3. Butter Chicken
Delectable Butter Chicken has an interesting story. This dish was originated in the 1950s in Moti Mahal Restaurant, Daryaganj. The cooks there accidentally tossed the sauce consisting of butter, tomato, and chicken juices with tandoori chicken pieces, and then the delicacy has born which has become a history. Today, this dish is available in many highway dhabas and every non-vegetarian restaurant. Satiate your butter chicken cravings with this special dish.
- Where to taste this dish?
Moti Mahal, Daryaganj
Havemore, Pandara Road
4. Kebabs
The streets of Old Delhi are filled with food stalls and fine dining restaurants that offer the best Kebabs, which also get delivered to your car. This is a very popular dish is marinated in aromatic Indian spices. Every individual who visits Delhi must try this tasty delicacy.
- Where to taste this dish?
Ghalib Kebab Corner, Nizamuddin
Ustad Moinuddin Kebabs, Lal Kuan
Salim’s Kebabs, Khan Market
5. Biryani
Biryani is the most enjoyed by Mughal Emperors. Biryani is prepared poultry or meat-based dish and the lid is sealed with dough so that the spices, flavors, and aromas are soaked in. One can taste various varieties of Biryani in Delhi. From the five-star hotels to road side dhabas one can get the best culinary experience.
- Where to taste this dish?
Al Kakori Al Kauser, R K Puram
Deez Biryani & Kebabs, Defence Colony
Lodhi Knights, Lodhi Colony
Purani Dilli Restaurant, Zakir Nagar
6. Kachori Sabji
Kachori Sabji is the best dish that can be enjoyed especially during Sunday mornings. The freshly fried kachoris are stuffed with a spicy filling and are very delicious and tasty. This drool-worthy plate dish will surely enrich your taste buds.
- Where to taste this dish?
Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala, Chandni Chowk
7. Chaat
If there is one food that keeps Delhi’s street food stalls always busy with crowded customers is the ‘Chaat’. No one place can be said is best for Chaat. But there are a few landmark food stalls which will surely stand out. Chandni Chowk is considered as Street Food Capital of Delhi and offers one of the best Chaat.
- Where to taste this dish?
Daulat ki Chaat, Chandni Chowk
Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala, Chandni Chowk
Bittu Tikki Wala, Karol Bagh
Now, you have ample answers on what to eat in Delhi, these are just a few dishes that you can taste in Delhi. When in Delhi explore the culinary and try to taste all these dishes and satiate your taste buds.
