Karims in Delhi

psycho_denver · Sep 27th, 2006, 22:19

Hey. U guys did order the wrong stuff. Try their kebab's- Shaami, Burrah, seekh... and their quormas. Try their nihari on the weekend's. overall, karim's got pretty decent food. But it is a bit overhyped...

dzibead · Sep 27th, 2006, 22:52

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Originally Posted by Luckywoman

Difficult for a non-Hindi-speaking-no-Indian-food-expert like me.

(Fishing for a dinner invitation

)

Heh! just print out jyoti da's menu suggestions and read it off to the waiter when you get to the restaurant.

Anyway, apart from the food names, the only other Hindi words are the numbers anyway ... "ek", "do", "teen" ... just consult the handy glossary at the back of your favorite guidebook!

PeakXV · Sep 27th, 2006, 22:58

Never heard of Karims till IM .... is it more touristy or local Delhi clientele?

vinayverma · Sep 28th, 2006, 23:43

I was not at all touristy till some tourist discovered it. I guess this was just few years back. Still today on an average evening its mostly Indian there. Yes they are famous mow and almost everyone try to be there at least once but thankfully the road and way to karim is not easy.
They've opened few 'branches' in the city but the karim's at jama masjid is still the best (and oldest.
yes not much for vegeterian like me but I enjoy watching other enjoying their food.

PortieOwner · Oct 4th, 2006, 23:33

A Desi friend says it's where she takes foreign visitors to Delhi for a great authentic meal.

ukcouple · Oct 18th, 2006, 05:28

There is a much better restaraunt nearby Karim's it is called Authentic Spices, the prices are similar, the food is much better and the ambience is cool. It is located in the main market, Nizamuddin West. The phone numbers are: 24352226 & 24352227. We are going to post a more detailed review on our blog site soon. We frequently eat there and order from there.

mani · Oct 18th, 2006, 14:20

Was in delhi last march and may, stayed at CP and ate one meal during each trip at Kake da dabha at CP and will recommend it for tikkas, chicken, paneer all yummy. On the second trip my five year old enjoyed the food very much.

mani

shilpaks · Oct 18th, 2006, 14:28

i loved the kababs at karim. loved the kheer too

jyoti da next time i get thr i will call u before i order hahahah

im still to try the khan chaccha place at khan market

PortieOwner · Oct 18th, 2006, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukcouple

There is a much better restaraunt nearby Karim's it is called Authentic Spices, the prices are similar, the food is much better and the ambience is cool. It is located in the main market, Nizamuddin West. The phone numbers are: 24352226 & 24352227. We are going to post a more detailed review on our blog site soon. We frequently eat there and order from there.

A review and an idea of the menu/prices would be great. That is av very convenient location.

Portie

Paagla Dashu · Oct 18th, 2006, 22:02

Karim's is hevenly - you need to go there with someone who knows what to order.

i was lucky.

And oh, by the way, one needs to know that good Biryani does not mean putting as much spice as one can nor does "kadaai"something is the pinnacle of Mughlai cuisine.

Otherwise one should stick to "Prawn Roganjosh"and "Baalti Madras Chicken Curry".

jyotirmoy · Oct 26th, 2006, 12:21

This kadai stuff is Punjabi addition & has nothing to do with mughlai cuisine. And Balti curry? I won't even speak about that !!!

yatri13 · Oct 26th, 2006, 12:24

I visited Karims for the 5th time yesterday and was as satisfied with the food as i was the first time. My favorites are Mutton Korma & Mutton Stew with khamiri roti and of course the kebabs...yummy

jyotirmoy · Oct 26th, 2006, 12:42

Yes yatri these rotis dipped in the gravy pf Quorma & Ishtew... just heavenly.

Sep 27th, 2006, 22:58	#18
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,512	Never heard of Karims till IM .... is it more touristy or local Delhi clientele? __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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vinayverma Maha Infrequent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,302	I was not at all touristy till some tourist discovered it. I guess this was just few years back. Still today on an average evening its mostly Indian there. Yes they are famous mow and almost everyone try to be there at least once but thankfully the road and way to karim is not easy. They've opened few 'branches' in the city but the karim's at jama masjid is still the best (and oldest. yes not much for vegeterian like me but I enjoy watching other enjoying their food. __________________ If Life is a journey....travel on...and on..on..on.....

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Sep 27th, 2006, 22:19	#16
psycho_denver Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: India Posts: 10	Hey. U guys did order the wrong stuff. Try their kebab's- Shaami, Burrah, seekh... and their quormas. Try their nihari on the weekend's. overall, karim's got pretty decent food. But it is a bit overhyped...

Oct 4th, 2006, 23:33	#20
PortieOwner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 351	A Desi friend says it's where she takes foreign visitors to Delhi for a great authentic meal.

Oct 18th, 2006, 05:28	#21
ukcouple Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6	There is a much better restaraunt nearby Karim's it is called Authentic Spices, the prices are similar, the food is much better and the ambience is cool. It is located in the main market, Nizamuddin West. The phone numbers are: 24352226 & 24352227. We are going to post a more detailed review on our blog site soon. We frequently eat there and order from there.

Oct 18th, 2006, 14:20	#22
mani Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: body in Mumbai - mind in himachal Posts: 458	Was in delhi last march and may, stayed at CP and ate one meal during each trip at Kake da dabha at CP and will recommend it for tikkas, chicken, paneer all yummy. On the second trip my five year old enjoyed the food very much. mani

Oct 18th, 2006, 14:28	#23
shilpaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 265	i loved the kababs at karim. loved the kheer too jyoti da next time i get thr i will call u before i order hahahah im still to try the khan chaccha place at khan market

Oct 18th, 2006, 22:02	#25
Paagla Dashu Unreasonably Unreasonable Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where They Wear Clogs Posts: 1,222	Karim's is hevenly - you need to go there with someone who knows what to order. i was lucky. And oh, by the way, one needs to know that good Biryani does not mean putting as much spice as one can nor does "kadaai"something is the pinnacle of Mughlai cuisine. Otherwise one should stick to "Prawn Roganjosh"and "Baalti Madras Chicken Curry".

Oct 26th, 2006, 12:21	#26
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,722	This kadai stuff is Punjabi addition & has nothing to do with mughlai cuisine. And Balti curry? I won't even speak about that !!!

Oct 26th, 2006, 12:24	#27
yatri13 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 94	I visited Karims for the 5th time yesterday and was as satisfied with the food as i was the first time. My favorites are Mutton Korma & Mutton Stew with khamiri roti and of course the kebabs...yummy

Oct 26th, 2006, 12:42	#28
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,722	Yes yatri these rotis dipped in the gravy pf Quorma & Ishtew... just heavenly.

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