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Food in Delhi

There is so much more to Delhi than what meets the eye and that is certainly true for the food it serves! One can find snack serving eateries or hawkers in almost every street here and this is probably the reason why foodies love this city so much. But what about those who are new in their culinary journey or who simply want to explore all the delicacies the city has to offer? Worry not, for we bring you a list of all the best places to eat in Delhi so that its easier for you to find your favorite food destination. So, according to me these are the top 10 food places to visit in Delhi.

1. North Campus



One of the best places to eat in Delhi, the North Campus is one area where you won’t be disappointed when it comes to street food, snacking joints, fast food, and multi-cuisine diners. Remember, this is a place that is bustling with students from all over India who have limited pocket money to spend. So yes, the food that you shall find here would not only be diverse but also cheap and delicious too!

  • Famous Cuisine: Street Food, Sweets, North Indian, Fast Food, Sweets, and Region Specific & Multi-Cuisine
  • Best Picks: Momo’s Point, Bille Di Hatti, Chache Di Hatti, Shagun Asian Eatery, Bamboo Hut, and South Indian Cafe.

How to reach: Take a battery rickshaw or university feeder from DU Metro Station

Nearest Metro Station: Delhi University Metro Station

2. Hudson Lane, GTB Nagar



Very close the main North Campus area, Hudson Lane is one place where you will find one of the finest cafes and best restaurants in Delhi. Mostly serving Italian, Cafe, and Fast Food cuisine, these quirky joints offer an amazing culinary experience at an extremely pocket-friendly price. We recommend this place to all!

  • Famous Cuisines: Fast Food, Cafe, Italian, American, Chinese, and North Indian
  • Best Picks: Woodbox Cafe, Mad Monkey, Indus Flavours, QD’s, Ricos, and BYD (Big Yellow Door).

How to reach: Cafes are located at a walkable distance

Nearest Metro Station: GTB Nagar Metro Station

3. South Campus



If you are looking for economical and best food in Delhi to satisfy your hunger pangs, then Satya Niketan aka South Campus is the place to be. The area which is once again bustling with students from all over India has some of the most value for money and cool cafes like Scooter on the Wall, Big Yellow Door, and QD’s. Just like the Hudson Lane in North Campus, food served here is delicious!

  • Famous Cuisines: Fast Food & Shakes, Italian, American, Cafe, Chinese, and North Indian Grill
  • Best Picks: Chowringhee Lane, QD’s, Echoes, BYD (Big Yellow Door), Kev’s, and Vadapav Junction

How to reach: Take an autorickshaw from the Metro Station

Nearest Metro Station: Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus Metro Station

4. Old Delhi



One of the most iconic place for the best food in Delhi, Old Delhi is the place where it all started. Your chaat papri, dahi bhallas, jalebi, Daulat ki Chaat and so on and so forth, yes, it all began from here. A paradise for street food, authentic Mughlai cuisine, and sweets lovers, Old Delhi still retains its glorious charm and culinary delights of the past. For someone who likes experiential binging, this is the place to be!

  • Famous cuisines: Street Food & Sweets
  • Best Picks: Chainaram, Meghraj & Sons, Haldiram, Tiwari Bros, Old Famous Jalebiwala, Shiv Mishthan Bhandaar, and Ghantewala Halwai, Natraj Bhalle Wala, Khemchand Adesh Kumar’s Daulat Ki Chaat, Lotan Chole Wala, Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala, and Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandaar and Bishan Swaroop for chaat.

How to reach: You can take rickshaw from Metro Station, however, due to heavy traffic its better to walk down.

Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk or Chawri Bazar Metro Station

5. NSP



Food lovers will find a lot of good places to eat in Delhi here. NSP not only offers a perfect mix of street food, fast food, and fine dining restaurants but also has some of the best shakes in town.  Aloo Tikki and chaat lovers can visit the iconic BTW while students looking for a quick bite can visit Billu’s Hut and Hashtag Foods.  They are the best places to eat in Delhi for some crispy and delicious chaat. Apart from this, one can also go in for a fine dining option and pay a visit to restaurants like Sura Ve, Themis Barbecue House, Eleven Course, and Barbeque Nation. This is one of the most popular hub for the best food in Delhi.

  • Famous Cuisines: Fast Food & Shakes, Street Food, North Indian Grill, North Indian, and Multi cuisine.
  • Best Picks: BTW, Billu’s Hut, Sura Ve, Barbeque Nation, and Eleven Course.

How to reach: Located at a walkable distance from the Metro Station

Nearest Metro station: NSP Metro Station

6. CR Park



Also known as mini-Kolkata, Chittaranjan Park, is a treat for not only Bengali food lovers but also for those with a sweet tooth. From fish to rolls to sweets and puchkas, be ready for a heavenly street food experience when you’re here. CR Park is among the famous places to eat in Delhi for families and friends.

  • Famous Cuisines: Street food, Bengali, Bengali Sweets
  • Best Picks: Raju Puchka Wala, Kolkata Hot Kathi Roll, Mad About Momos, Annapurna Sweet House

How to reach: Take an auto from GK Metro Station

Nearest Metro station: Greater Kailash Metro Station

7. Karol Bagh



If you are still looking for the famous food places in Delhi then Karol Bagh is one market that is a melting pot of cultures and it only justified that it reflects in its food too. From street to shakes to fast food to dhaba style and restaurants, Karol Bagh is one place where you can pamper your inner foodie to the fullest.

  • Famous Cuisine: Street Food, North Indian, Punjabi, Cafe, Bakery, South Indian, and Multi-Cuisine
  • Best Picks: Roshan Di Kulfi, Anjalika, Om Corner Chhole Bhature, Art Of Spices, Sindhi Corner, Sandoz, and Changezi.

How to reach: You can take an autorickshaw to reach Om Sweets.

Nearest Metro station: Karol Bagh Metro Station

8. Connaught Place



From fancy revolving restaurants to the delicious local rajma chawal, Connaught Place does not discriminate when it comes to food. Home to some of the best restaurants in Delhi and also iconic dhabas, one can relish all kinds of cuisines here – be it local, regional, or international. CP is among the best places to eat in Delhi for you if you’re looking for budget-friendly local cuisine. CP has some of the best dinner places in Delhi that are a little expensive too.

  • Famous Cuisines: Local cuisine, North Indian, International, Regional, Cafe, and Fast Food
  • Best Picks: Kake Da Hotel, Parikrama, Jain Chawal Wale, Minar, and much more.

How to reach: You can easily reach CP via Metro or DTC bus

Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk Metro Station

9. Amar Colony


One of the first colonies established in Delhi, Amar Colony, still retains its charm and the delicious food that it is known for. Home to a diverse population from India, Africa, and Afghanistan, there is no doubt, diversity in food here too. Most of the shops are situated in the main market and are close to each other. Food lovers, another paradise for you!

  • Famous Cuisines: Northeastern, North Indian, South Indian, Street Food, & Sweets
  • Best Picks: Dolma Aunty Momos, Baba Nagpal Ke Chhole Bhature, Muttu South Indian Anna, Kulfiano, Gopala, and Queen’s Kitchen

How to reach: Get down at Lajpat Nagar Metro Station and take an autorickshaw to Amar Colony.

Nearest Metro Station: Lajpat Nagar Metro tation

10. Jama Masjid


Jama Masjid area and the lane opposite – Bazaar Matia Mahal has some of the best eating places in Delhi. From keema samosas, to grilled botis to kebabs and jalebi, no foodie who has gone to Jama Masjid has ever come back unhappy. Jama Masjid is one of the best places to eat in Delhi, if you’re a non-veg food lover.

  • Famous Cuisines: Street Food, Mughlai, Grill, and Sweets
  • Best Picks: Karim’s, Al Jawahar, Aslam Chicken Corner, Kallan Sweets, Haji Mohd. Hussain Fried Chicken, and Ameer Sweet House

How to reach: Walking distance from the Metro Station

Nearest Metro station: Jama Masjid Metro Station

So now that you know about the best places to eat in Delhi, when are you venturing out on your food walk? Also, if you wanna tell us about a food place, not on the list, do let us know in the comments below. Until, then, happy eating! Stay tuned for more such blogs.

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