New Delhi Cuisine

 No trip to New Delhi is complete without gorging yourself upon the eastern delights of some of the best Indian food the world has to offer.

The street food of Delhi is legendary, with authentic stripped back cuisine the way these streets intended for them to be served. With hundreds of great street vendors to sample across the city, here’s a couple to get you started.

Bittoo Tikki Wala

In a tale that captures the DIY attitude of India’s food, this tasty crispy tikka vendor started as a single cart and has grown to become a franchise player all across town. Its popularity is certainly justified, delivering world class flavour for only 60 rupees a plate.

Lala Babu Chaat Bhander

Make use of that trusty metro pass and head out to Old Delhi for this regional favourite. This vendor is located in Chandni Chowk, across the street from its gastronomic opposite, McDonalds. Cheap and cheerful at only 80 rupees for two people, you and a friend can enjoy some of the freshest chaat in the land and experience the majesty of the famed walled city of India.

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Princes Paan and Chaat Corner 

Located in Greater Kailish, this popular local hangout serves everything from butterscotch paan to hot gol gappas. It’s a little more expensive than other vendors, coming in at around 250 rupees for two popular dishes, but it’s still well below the value of such high quality cuisine.

These are just a few examples of all Delhi has to offer. Try to enjoy all the great street food you can, as you just can’t find it this good anywhere else. But with so much choice, it can be difficult to know whether you’re getting good quality, hygienic food, so be sure to avoid food left out in the open. If you really want to get the best taste of India, consider joining local foodie groups to guide you on your journey.

While street food is still considered the pinnacle of flavour for purists, there are plenty of exceptional culinary experiences to be found in the city’s restaurants, for that extra dash of luxury to go with all that spice.

Indian Accent 

A plucky underdog battling it out against the industry heavyweights, Indian Accent appears at first glance to be doomed to fade into local legend, as it delivers world class food out of a small boutique hotel. But chef Manish Mehrotra has made the world take notice: it was ranked as the best restaurant in India by Time for its innovate combinations of international and local flavours. A true restaurant experience that cannot be replicated in the markets.

Punjabi by Nature 

There are no prizes for guessing what kind of food is on offer here. A masterclass in north Indian cuisine, this restaurant is famed for their monster portions and consistently brilliant offerings. It may not be the most innovative of restaurants but Punjabi by Nature sticks to what it knows and does it very, very well.

Dum Pukht

Another heavy hitter on the restaurant scene, Dum Pukht serves its food in true style out of a 5-star hotel, giving the room a royal ambience that sets the bar for decadence. While some claim the food is a little bland by local tastes, owing that to their international appeal, no one can doubt that this is world class cuisine served in a world class environment

India is among the most remarkable places to eat in the world. We suggest you embrace everything new you can and soak in the experience. Please note though, as you’re several trips away from the ocean, it’s best to avoid seafood.

“Lip smacking street food of Chandi Chowk, the big fat Indian weddings, culture-filled narrow lanes of Delhi 6, iconic historic monuments and one of the most diverse and populated cities of the world, Delhi is much more than its famous Delhi Belly! It is the lifeline of India!”