Where to eat in Delhi

sirensongs · Sep 4th, 2006, 19:53

If, or rather when, you go to Saravana's be sure to try their Adai Avial. It's a south Indian delicacy and a bit uncommon. *with* the jaggery and ghee, mmmmmm......

johnrxx99 · Sep 5th, 2006, 04:56

Hi Folks,

Thanks for all your help and to help others who may care to look I've put your comments on the following, together with some other stuff I've discovered while looking for addresses. I hope it is of use and any feedback and comments will be updated.

Delhi Food

Connaught Place Area

Caventers - Block G (? See Wengers, could be Radial Road 3) in Inner Circle - milk shakes, vanilla & pineapple are must try.
Wengers - A16, Inner Circle opposite Radial road 3, the hallmark Delhi Bakery and confectionary shop, just beside Caventers in Inner circle in Connaught Place: its chocolate caramel, baguettes, rolls, cakes, pastries.......
DV8 - 13 Regal Building (inner circle) bar/nightlife, nice food too.
The Banana Leaf - is on the inner circle Connaught Place, just around the corner from the Wimpy which is on the corner of radial 1 of Connaught Circle.
Barista - N16 (not sure if inner or outer circle) is excellent for coffee.
Saravana Bhavan - a chain of quality South Indian veg. restaurants with branches at 46 Janpath and P-15 Connaught Circus, near the Madras Hotel. Some say be sure to try their Adai Avial with the jaggery and ghee.
Bengali Market - to the west of CP at the end of Babar Road, for Chaat: the restaurants are of high quality, the food is great, and there are ATMs there as well. One of the best known restaurants there is Nathu's. (courtesy of Wikipedia)

Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi

Haldiram’s - is on the main drag on the opposite side to the Guduwara just past HC Sen Road. Also in Lajpat Nagar and Mathura Road but I am not sure where they are.
Parathe Wali Gali - is the third close on the left up from the Guduwara - 'street of paratha's’; each little shop here specializes in a different paratha.
Karim's - is supposed to be really good. In the Jama Masjid area in Gali Kababian, a little lane off south towards the end of Kasturba Hospital Marg, which is south of the temple.
Chaat - Another place to get good chaat hygienically prepared is at any one of the Haldiram's and Ashok's near Chawri Bazaar Road behind the Jama Masjid. There are 2 Ashok’s, the 70-year-old Ashok Chaat Bhandar, just on the Hauz Qazi Chowk, at the mouth of the Chawri Bazaar, and the other on the left side of the Chawri Bazaar Road.

Pahar Ganj

Malhotra - is just off the Main Bazaar on Laxmi Naravan Street in Chuna Mandi district - turn right at the Metropolis Hotel and first left, its on the left. Apparently they have also opened up a new South Indian restaurant called Dosa Please. Any feedback folks?

Defence Colony Market and South of CP

Sagar - 24 DCM, has the best vegetarian South Indian food in town according to many, is clean and is famous for efficient service. Special red tomato chutney started a trend amongst others in their field.
Swagath - DCM, also run by Sagar’s owner, is for brilliant Chettanad food and fish and is pretty swanky. Some say their veg/chicken stew combined with appams and malabari paranthas is a must have. Also do try their achari paneer tikka. They serve alcohol.
Andhra Pradesh Bhavan Canteen - No1 Ashok Road near India Gate on the roundabout between Jaswant Singh Road. They serve all you can eat veg/non-veg thalis for 50RS/100RS. Is frequented by media people and those seeking Andhra food.

nycank · Sep 5th, 2006, 08:45

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Originally Posted by Karan321

Some of the better eating joints are:

Swagath, Defence colony

Dakshin, Marriot Hotel
Andhra Bhavan, CP

Karims
Bukhara, Maurya sheraton if you want to splurge
Great Kabab Factory, Radisson

All these are excellent places I have visited when I'm in India.

nedhopkins · Sep 5th, 2006, 12:55

** Bukhara in the Mughal Sheraton Hotel: pricey but fabulous. (After dining there, Bill Clinton said he wished he'd had two stomachs so he could have eaten two meals in one sitting.)
** Chor Bazaar: 4/15A Asif Ali Rd, Old Delhi (in the Hotel Broadway). Superb mughal cuisine in an exotic setting and at a reasonable price.
** Amber Restaurant: N-19, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Excellent mughal and other dishes and not expensive.

sabby80 · Sep 5th, 2006, 14:54

I love southie food just like u & rush to MTR everytime I go down south to Bangalore - simply put theres nothing quite like MTR anywhere in India or world perhaps!! So in Delhi I head to the next best - that is Sarvana Bhavan - they have two restaurants in Cannought Place, but be warned that theres a long Q at lunch hours!

Am a great fan of authentic oriya food but then u cant get it anywhere in Delhi - for that u'll hav to head to Orissa & even there u'll find the abso delicious authentic stuff only from temple kitchens! esp in Puri.

Gujrati food is popular enough, so u will find Gujju restaurants in Delhi. cant think of a good one rt now tho.hope u hav a great time!
cheers
Sabby

sabby80 · Sep 5th, 2006, 14:59

Another restaurant which u must visit is Not Just Parathas They hav the best parathas in Delhi - bit expensive but worth every penny!

peter_edward · Sep 5th, 2006, 15:07

hi to all

karan321 rock's the thread, you have good infrmation about Delhi.

cheers

pete...

johnrxx99 · Sep 5th, 2006, 18:10

I didn't add hotels to the above list as most of them are in the guide books etc and are usually very expensive - ie dinner for 2 at the Sheraton was over 4000rs! (£60). Chor Bazaar was good but wouldn't rave over it.

I'll have a look at the others and add it to my list, which I've done for refernce on my trip so please carry on folks.

Karan321 · Sep 5th, 2006, 20:38

Thanks Pete!

Just to add to the list

Gulhati at Pandara road for some honest North Indian food
Colonel Kabab in Defence colony. Actually the one in Som Vihar is better if you can find it..

sedm2019 · Sep 5th, 2006, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrxx99

The Banana Leaf - is on the inner circle Connaught Place, just around the corner from the Wimpy which is on the corner of radial 1 of Connaught Circle.

Thanks for the info john. I've got to say Banana Leaf is pretty good. Try the 'Masala paneer dosa' which is one of their specialities!! *mouth waters*

shilpaks · Sep 6th, 2006, 12:06

hey
check out this community at orkut. v helpful info
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johnrxx99 · Sep 6th, 2006, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilpaks

hey
check out this community at orkut. v helpful info
http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=7672346

Checked it out but you can't use it unless you are invited to join by a member. So unless you are inviting us Shilpaks, seems a bit pointless, unless I've missed something.

Sharmscharms · Oct 30th, 2009, 17:48

Any updates to this list since '06? I'll be there on Nov. 11th and will have some time to kill before my flight. I'm sooo tired of Punjabi food and any culinary change will do!

nycank · Oct 30th, 2009, 22:58

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Originally Posted by Sharmscharms

Any updates to this list since '06? I'll be there on Nov. 11th and will have some time to kill before my flight. I'm sooo tired of Punjabi food and any culinary change will do!

What are you in a mood for ? Cheap pizza ? Italian wannabe ? Indi-Mex ? Continental (whatever that means) ? Indo-Chinese ?
Go to any mall in Delhi, you'll get a couple of these choices..

hari_nj · Oct 31st, 2009, 05:28

DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj has several places. TGI Fridays, Italia, Tamangang, News Cafe, Pizza Marzano, Veda, and many more.

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Sep 5th, 2006, 04:56	#17
johnrxx99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 110	Hi Folks, Thanks for all your help and to help others who may care to look I've put your comments on the following, together with some other stuff I've discovered while looking for addresses. I hope it is of use and any feedback and comments will be updated. Delhi Food Connaught Place Area Caventers - Block G (? See Wengers, could be Radial Road 3) in Inner Circle - milk shakes, vanilla & pineapple are must try. Wengers - A16, Inner Circle opposite Radial road 3, the hallmark Delhi Bakery and confectionary shop, just beside Caventers in Inner circle in Connaught Place: its chocolate caramel, baguettes, rolls, cakes, pastries....... DV8 - 13 Regal Building (inner circle) bar/nightlife, nice food too. The Banana Leaf - is on the inner circle Connaught Place, just around the corner from the Wimpy which is on the corner of radial 1 of Connaught Circle. Barista - N16 (not sure if inner or outer circle) is excellent for coffee. Saravana Bhavan - a chain of quality South Indian veg. restaurants with branches at 46 Janpath and P-15 Connaught Circus, near the Madras Hotel. Some say be sure to try their Adai Avial with the jaggery and ghee. Bengali Market - to the west of CP at the end of Babar Road, for Chaat: the restaurants are of high quality, the food is great, and there are ATMs there as well. One of the best known restaurants there is Nathu's. (courtesy of Wikipedia) Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi Haldiram’s - is on the main drag on the opposite side to the Guduwara just past HC Sen Road. Also in Lajpat Nagar and Mathura Road but I am not sure where they are. Parathe Wali Gali - is the third close on the left up from the Guduwara - 'street of paratha's’; each little shop here specializes in a different paratha. Karim's - is supposed to be really good. In the Jama Masjid area in Gali Kababian, a little lane off south towards the end of Kasturba Hospital Marg, which is south of the temple. Chaat - Another place to get good chaat hygienically prepared is at any one of the Haldiram's and Ashok's near Chawri Bazaar Road behind the Jama Masjid. There are 2 Ashok’s, the 70-year-old Ashok Chaat Bhandar, just on the Hauz Qazi Chowk, at the mouth of the Chawri Bazaar, and the other on the left side of the Chawri Bazaar Road. Pahar Ganj Malhotra - is just off the Main Bazaar on Laxmi Naravan Street in Chuna Mandi district - turn right at the Metropolis Hotel and first left, its on the left. Apparently they have also opened up a new South Indian restaurant called Dosa Please. Any feedback folks? Defence Colony Market and South of CP Sagar - 24 DCM, has the best vegetarian South Indian food in town according to many, is clean and is famous for efficient service. Special red tomato chutney started a trend amongst others in their field. Swagath - DCM, also run by Sagar’s owner, is for brilliant Chettanad food and fish and is pretty swanky. Some say their veg/chicken stew combined with appams and malabari paranthas is a must have. Also do try their achari paneer tikka. They serve alcohol. Andhra Pradesh Bhavan Canteen - No1 Ashok Road near India Gate on the roundabout between Jaswant Singh Road. They serve all you can eat veg/non-veg thalis for 50RS/100RS. Is frequented by media people and those seeking Andhra food.

Sep 5th, 2006, 12:55	#19
nedhopkins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 268	Bukhara in the Mughal Sheraton Hotel: pricey but fabulous. (After dining there, Bill Clinton said he wished he'd had two stomachs so he could have eaten two meals in one sitting.) Chor Bazaar: 4/15A Asif Ali Rd, Old Delhi (in the Hotel Broadway). Superb mughal cuisine in an exotic setting and at a reasonable price. ** Amber Restaurant: N-19, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Excellent mughal and other dishes and not expensive.

Sep 5th, 2006, 14:54	#20
sabby80 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139	I love southie food just like u & rush to MTR everytime I go down south to Bangalore - simply put theres nothing quite like MTR anywhere in India or world perhaps!! So in Delhi I head to the next best - that is Sarvana Bhavan - they have two restaurants in Cannought Place, but be warned that theres a long Q at lunch hours! Am a great fan of authentic oriya food but then u cant get it anywhere in Delhi - for that u'll hav to head to Orissa & even there u'll find the abso delicious authentic stuff only from temple kitchens! esp in Puri. Gujrati food is popular enough, so u will find Gujju restaurants in Delhi. cant think of a good one rt now tho.hope u hav a great time! cheers Sabby

Sep 5th, 2006, 14:59	#21
sabby80 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 139	Another restaurant which u must visit is Not Just Parathas They hav the best parathas in Delhi - bit expensive but worth every penny!

Sep 5th, 2006, 15:07	#22
peter_edward Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 23	hi to all karan321 rock's the thread, you have good infrmation about Delhi. cheers pete...

Sep 5th, 2006, 18:10	#23
johnrxx99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 110	I didn't add hotels to the above list as most of them are in the guide books etc and are usually very expensive - ie dinner for 2 at the Sheraton was over 4000rs! (£60). Chor Bazaar was good but wouldn't rave over it. I'll have a look at the others and add it to my list, which I've done for refernce on my trip so please carry on folks.

Sep 5th, 2006, 20:38	#24
Karan321 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 232	Thanks Pete! Just to add to the list Gulhati at Pandara road for some honest North Indian food Colonel Kabab in Defence colony. Actually the one in Som Vihar is better if you can find it..

Sep 6th, 2006, 12:06	#26
shilpaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267	hey check out this community at orkut. v helpful info http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=7672346

Oct 30th, 2009, 17:48	#28
Sharmscharms "Pani peanut!" Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ferozepur, India Posts: 152	Any updates to this list since '06? I'll be there on Nov. 11th and will have some time to kill before my flight. I'm sooo tired of Punjabi food and any culinary change will do!

Oct 31st, 2009, 05:28	#30
hari_nj Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1	DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj has several places. TGI Fridays, Italia, Tamangang, News Cafe, Pizza Marzano, Veda, and many more.