1. Natraj Dahi Bhalla, Chandni Chowk
Fresh yogurt and a combination of spices. Photo Courtesy Of: Saundarya Srinivasan
A metro ride to Chandni Chowk is all it takes to reach the famous Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala. The popular food joint is located in a tiny space. Head here on a weekend for breakfast and get a delicious and tempting meal for two under Rs 60. The Dahi Bhalle served at this place are made with flattened bhalle, sprinkled with black salt. Once you make the payment, the curd and red chutney are spread on top. They also serve aloo tikki chaat that has a dal filling.
What to have: Dahi Bhalle, Aloo Tikki Chaat
Perfect for: Breakfast, Quick Bites
| HEAD TO | 1396, Main Road Near Central Bank, Opposite Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi |
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| SAY HELLO AT | +91- 9811208811 |
2. Aslam Chicken Corner, Chandni Chowk
The Grilled Butter Chicken is a remarkable innovation. Photo Courtesy of: Eat Treat
Aslam Chicken Corner’s owner, Aslam claims the title of being a wizard when it comes to grilled non-vegetarian delicacies. He is credited with the honour of having created his personalized mouth-watering version of Butter Cream Chicken, which is prepared using 22 secret spices, six types of pastes and pure Amul cream. One bite is all you need to appreciate the succulent chicken. The place only opens in the evenings, and make sure to have a backup plan to melt the overload of butter and cream.
What to have: Butter Cream Chicken, Seekh Kebab, Fish Tikka
Perfect for: Quick Bites, Takeaway
| HEAD TO | 540 Matia Mahal Gali, Jama Masjid, New Delhi |
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| SAY HELLO AT | +91- 9312281022 |
3. Abdul Ghani Qureshi Kebab Corner, Jama Masjid
Old Delhi’s oldest gem. Photo Courtesy Of: Qureshi Kebab Corner
Started by Abdul Ghani Qureshi, this place has become an institution for kebab enthusiasts. Currently run by the fifth generation of the family, they have carved a niche for themselves in the profession with their unique recipe. Abdul Ghani’s grandfather was the one who started the business of selling kebabs and the generations after him, have inherited his talent and skills. The renowned family has a street in Old Delhi named after them called Gali Kebabian. They use fine quality meat and avoid the use of fat as their ingredient. The family also believes in crushing the spices themselves to add a touch of authenticity.
What to have: Seekh Kebab, Seekh Roll, Malai Tikka, Chicken Barra
Perfect for: Budget Bites
| HEAD TO | Gate no. 1, Near Jama Masjid, Urdu Bazar, New Delhi, Delhi 110006 |
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| SAY HELLO AT | 097116 93200 |
4. Ghalib Kabab Corner, Nizamuddin
They make juicy kebabs. Photo Courtesy Of: Shashank
Ghalib Kabab Corner is located near the Markazi mosque and stands unopposed as the best place for kebabs when it comes to street food in Delhi. They have been serving delicious well-cooked kebabs and tikkas for close to 45 years now and have built a circle of loyal customers in Nizamuddin. Their recipes use masalas that come all the way from Lucknow. The meat used is fresh and juicy and you know the difference when the flavours of the spices hit your senses. They serve a fulfilling plate of tikkas for Rs 50, four seekh kebabs for Rs 50 and two shami kebabs for Rs 70.
What to have: Shami Kabab, Seekh Kabab, Tikkas
Perfect for: Quick Bites
| HEAD TO | Shop 57, Ghalib Road, Near Lal Mahal, Nizamuddin, New Delhi |
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| SAY HELLO AT | 9810786479 |
5. Lotan Chole Wala, Chawri Bazar
A delicious plate of chole to make your day. Photo Courtesy Of: Lotan Chole Wala
Lotan Chole Wala is a true gem when it comes to the famous street food in Delhi, Chola Kulcha. The combination of soft white kulcha and boiled chickpea is embedded in our hearts forever. Weekends are incomplete without this staple North Indian street food. The best part about this place is that they serve three spice levels of their chole: mild, medium and hot. The topping of white radish, coriander and grated ginger, along with a dollop of butter makes it even more delicious. If you are heading to this place for breakfast, you can find him in Chatta Shah and if you reach post noon, you can find him behind the Commercial School in Darya Ganj.
What to have: Chola Kulcha, Chana Soup
Perfect for: Early Breakfast
| HEAD TO | 2363, Chatta Shahji, Chawri Bazar, Delhi- 6 |
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| SAY HELLO AT | 098990 31530 |
