Veg Restaurants in Delhi

Inity & Iditation · Aug 9th, 2003, 04:11

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone can recommend their favorite Veg restaurants in Delhi. I know of a couple in Connaught place that are good. but can't remember their names.

I know Delhi has some great restaurants, just wondering if i can get some more feedback from peoples experiences!

Thank you.

Inity & Iditation · Aug 10th, 2003, 05:09

ok.. doens't have to be a pure veg restaurant recommendation .. .just a great Delhi restaurant that has lots of good veg food available!

bump!

MadnoMad · Aug 11th, 2003, 05:41

Hi inity,
I cant think of any names either but I think there is one south indian restaurant in CP just a few steps away from Nirula's its quite good...also jus look out for the Udupi restaurants...they are all veg and quit good too..

Inity & Iditation · Aug 11th, 2003, 12:51

Yes that one by Nirula's is called Mithals.. or Methi or something like that.. i think, i know that one.. it IS quite good. they also use mineral water in their pani poori!

hmmm.. Udupi restaurants... love them.. Last year I spent quite a bit of time in Udupi proper... the (real) Woodlands restaurant there is fantastic! Home of the Dosa!

Alan D · Aug 11th, 2003, 14:33

Sona Rupa on Janpath near the government run Central Cottage Industries Emporium used to be a good place for South Indian veg food. Early this year though it seemed to have closed.

Worth checking out if they have moved elsewhere.

romit · Jan 22nd, 2004, 16:00

It's relatively expensive, and invariably crowded. But it's yum. It's called Sagar and you'll find it at the defence colony market. Enjoy!

Arun · Jan 22nd, 2004, 16:07

I had the following exchange in the Sona Rupa in Delhi:

At about 3:05 pm I finished one round of pullao, and went to the counter to order another naan. The attendant looked at me aghast and exclaimed, "Mister, time for naan is OVER!"

Only then did I notice that naan was not included in the dinner menu which came into effect at 3...

sggal · Jan 22nd, 2004, 17:36

Now its the South Indian vegetarian restaurant called Saravabhavan at the same place where Sona Rupa used to be.The food here is good,service is quick,rates are reasonable and almost always crowded.They also have a chain of restaurants in Chennai,Dubai,Singapore and California.

Alan D · Jan 22nd, 2004, 17:54

Thanks for that info sggal, look forward to dropping in there sometime this year after our next shopping trip to the Central Cottage Industries Emporium. It was a sad sight for us to see Sona Rupa closed and deserted.

indiawise · Jan 22nd, 2004, 21:08

Alan u have to go and have a meal at 'Sagar' at defence colony market. Its a south indian food place and by far the best. And sorry Alan but sona rupa never even came close to Sagar's quality and simbbly delicious fare! I try to make it there every time i'm in delhi....errrr..that is once i'm done with devouring nirula's pizzas. You know if u live in Diu u dream of pizzas every once a while...and drown yr. sorrows in beer n vodka..!
I heard that sagar is planning to open another outlet.

Alan D · Jan 22nd, 2004, 21:34

Thanks romit and indiawise, that's two votes for Sagar at Defence Colony Market. All these places are going on my list for the next visit.

No pizzas in Diu? That looks like a gap in the market waiting for some enterprising person.

Looks like it's foodie day on indiamike today! Three food threads in the top four. Any more suggestions?

wonderwomanusa · Jan 22nd, 2004, 22:41

Quote:

the Central Cottage Industries Emporium

This is no longer on Janpath, Alan, so you will have to find another excuse to visit that restaurant.

There's a new building opposite the Scindia House McDonald's (just turn left on Janpath from Ringo's and keep following the building block, not the street, to Tolstoy Lane). Cottage Industries Emporium has three floors in the bottom of the building.

Beware asking anyone on the street for directions; there are a hundred new shops (all run by slick and fast-talkijng Kashmiris, it would appear) known as "Cottage Industries" and "Handicraft Emporiums."

Gretchen

vinayverma · Jan 22nd, 2004, 23:31

Grethen, the road is still called Janpath and its still on Janpath , just that now it has shifted to this new building across the road.
As of today..SarvanBhavan is the BEST south Indian restaurant in Delhi. Sagar is losing the market share and its almost always crowded..and service quality has gonedown over years. In Defense colony they have diversified into North Indian restaurant and I heard even Chinese too...
I find Karnatak Sangh in MotiBagh better than Sagar for the money they charge.
Other good place to have veg food is Pandara Road market.

byronic · Jan 22nd, 2004, 23:41

Bij sent me this link by email , http://home.comcast.net/~mongo_jones...foodpics2.html
the post mentions a tam-brahm veg place in delhi called saravana (last 5 pics at bottom of page) (with pics of their menu and thali btw)
where is this place located? BiJ I want to eat thali there o_O

Alan D · Jan 22nd, 2004, 23:48

This is getting confusing. Sarvana Bhavan is now the BEST South Indian restaurant in Delhi and that used to be the not so good Sona Rupa.

The Central Cottage Industries Emporium has moved across the road somewhere. Pity about that as it was spacious and cool even on the hottest day. And for the Kashmiri traders it's open season until the new versions of the guide books are published.

Thanks for the updates, folks!

Aug 9th, 2003, 04:11	#1
Inity & Iditation see yourself in others. then who can you harm? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pure Veg Dhaba Posts: 69	Veg Restaurants in Delhi Hi, Just wondering if anyone can recommend their favorite Veg restaurants in Delhi. I know of a couple in Connaught place that are good. but can't remember their names. I know Delhi has some great restaurants, just wondering if i can get some more feedback from peoples experiences! Thank you.

Aug 11th, 2003, 05:41	#3
MadnoMad Simply SyKaDeLiCk Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 90	Hi inity, I cant think of any names either but I think there is one south indian restaurant in CP just a few steps away from Nirula's its quite good...also jus look out for the Udupi restaurants...they are all veg and quit good too.. __________________ One world, One man, One plan....Travel...unfortunately just one life!

Aug 11th, 2003, 14:33	#5
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	Sona Rupa on Janpath near the government run Central Cottage Industries Emporium used to be a good place for South Indian veg food. Early this year though it seemed to have closed. Worth checking out if they have moved elsewhere. __________________ What a long strange trip it's been!

Jan 22nd, 2004, 16:00	#6
romit Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 10	vegetarian Ududp It's relatively expensive, and invariably crowded. But it's yum. It's called Sagar and you'll find it at the defence colony market. Enjoy!

Jan 22nd, 2004, 23:31	#13
vinayverma Maha Infrequent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,302	Grethen, the road is still called Janpath and its still on Janpath , just that now it has shifted to this new building across the road. As of today..SarvanBhavan is the BEST south Indian restaurant in Delhi. Sagar is losing the market share and its almost always crowded..and service quality has gonedown over years. In Defense colony they have diversified into North Indian restaurant and I heard even Chinese too... I find Karnatak Sangh in MotiBagh better than Sagar for the money they charge. Other good place to have veg food is Pandara Road market. __________________ If Life is a journey....travel on...and on..on..on.....

Aug 10th, 2003, 05:09	#2
Inity & Iditation see yourself in others. then who can you harm? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pure Veg Dhaba Posts: 69	ok.. doens't have to be a pure veg restaurant recommendation .. .just a great Delhi restaurant that has lots of good veg food available! bump!

Aug 11th, 2003, 12:51	#4
Inity & Iditation see yourself in others. then who can you harm? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pure Veg Dhaba Posts: 69	Yes that one by Nirula's is called Mithals.. or Methi or something like that.. i think, i know that one.. it IS quite good. they also use mineral water in their pani poori! hmmm.. Udupi restaurants... love them.. Last year I spent quite a bit of time in Udupi proper... the (real) Woodlands restaurant there is fantastic! Home of the Dosa!

Jan 22nd, 2004, 16:07	#7
Arun zindabad! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 170	I had the following exchange in the Sona Rupa in Delhi: At about 3:05 pm I finished one round of pullao, and went to the counter to order another naan. The attendant looked at me aghast and exclaimed, "Mister, time for naan is OVER!" Only then did I notice that naan was not included in the dinner menu which came into effect at 3...

Jan 22nd, 2004, 17:36	#8
sggal Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: India Posts: 81	Now its the South Indian vegetarian restaurant called Saravabhavan at the same place where Sona Rupa used to be.The food here is good,service is quick,rates are reasonable and almost always crowded.They also have a chain of restaurants in Chennai,Dubai,Singapore and California.

Jan 22nd, 2004, 17:54	#9
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	Thanks for that info sggal, look forward to dropping in there sometime this year after our next shopping trip to the Central Cottage Industries Emporium. It was a sad sight for us to see Sona Rupa closed and deserted.

Jan 22nd, 2004, 21:08	#10
indiawise Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: india Posts: 265	Alan u have to go and have a meal at 'Sagar' at defence colony market. Its a south indian food place and by far the best. And sorry Alan but sona rupa never even came close to Sagar's quality and simbbly delicious fare! I try to make it there every time i'm in delhi....errrr..that is once i'm done with devouring nirula's pizzas. You know if u live in Diu u dream of pizzas every once a while...and drown yr. sorrows in beer n vodka..! I heard that sagar is planning to open another outlet.

Jan 22nd, 2004, 21:34	#11
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	Thanks romit and indiawise, that's two votes for Sagar at Defence Colony Market. All these places are going on my list for the next visit. No pizzas in Diu? That looks like a gap in the market waiting for some enterprising person. Looks like it's foodie day on indiamike today! Three food threads in the top four. Any more suggestions?

Jan 22nd, 2004, 23:41	#14
byronic back in the ussa Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rang De Basantistan or Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 489	Bij sent me this link by email , http://home.comcast.net/~mongo_jones...foodpics2.html the post mentions a tam-brahm veg place in delhi called saravana (last 5 pics at bottom of page) (with pics of their menu and thali btw) where is this place located? BiJ I want to eat thali there o_O __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/byronic501/

Jan 22nd, 2004, 23:48	#15
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	This is getting confusing. Sarvana Bhavan is now the BEST South Indian restaurant in Delhi and that used to be the not so good Sona Rupa. The Central Cottage Industries Emporium has moved across the road somewhere. Pity about that as it was spacious and cool even on the hottest day. And for the Kashmiri traders it's open season until the new versions of the guide books are published. Thanks for the updates, folks!

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