The street food of Delhi has its own appeal be it a small roadside stall or QSR giants like Haldiram. On any given day you can spot people from all walks of life enjoying the lip smacking street food they offer to the hungry mouths which descend upon them. Forget fine dining restaurants and fast food imports, some of our very best foods are on our streets. We bring to you a list of 10 of these delicious offerings from across the capital of India.
1. Khandani Pakode wala
“Khandani Pakode Wala” is located near the Sarojini Nagar Market and is approachable from the Ring Road. Here you can find a pakoda of almost every vegetable, be it a common ones like Cauliflower and Onion or unusual ones like Bitter gourd and Lotus Stem. Prices are very economical , and pakodas for two won’t cost you more than ₹100. The food is hygienic and it is a great stop-over for a quick bite. Chai along with these pakodas will definitely make a deadly combo.
Cost for two – ₹100/-
Location – Move towards Sarojni Nagar from Ring road. The Pakoda shop is just 50 meters towards the left.
2. Saleem’s Restaurant
A small wonder that has shifted from Khan Market to Defence Colony Market, the kakori kebabs at Salim’s Kebabs are delicious! The kebabs simply melt in the mouth the minute you put a morsel in. Roll them up in rumali roti, these kebabs as rolls will cost you just Rs. 100!
Cost for Two- ₹350/-
Location- 39. Flyover market, Defence Colony
3. Al – Bake
The list of amazing street food is incomplete without mentioning Shawarma at Al-Bake in New Friends Colony Market. A small joint with few tables lined for customers, each Shawarma roll costs not more than Rs. 60 and it is more than satisfying!
Cost for two – ₹250/-
location- Community Center, New Friends Colony
4. Khan Chacha
The most sought after place to gorge on non-vegetarian food. Khan Chacha’s located in Khan Market will serve the best rolls, kebabs, rotis and much more! Not just non-vegetarian food, the vegetarian fare on offer is also something worth trying. Prices are little on the higher end, but with such amazing taste, it is worth every bite
Cost for two – ₹250/-
Location- Shop no.50, first floor, middle lane, Khan Market
5. Natraj Dahi Bhalla Wala
The Natraj chaat and dahi bhalle is a must! Everyone must try the dahi bhalla here atleast once in their life. The crowd at Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala never ceases to end. Undoubtedly, it sells one of the best dahi bhalla’s in the city. Barely larger than a kiosk, this place has stood for decades, without a dip in quality.
Cost for two – ₹150/-
Location- Main road near Central bank opposite Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk
6. Old Famous Jalebi Wala
Popular sugary treat, jalebis are made out of deepfried batter soaked in syrup. What’s even more indulgent is that the ones at Old Famous Jalebi Wala are fried in pure desi ghee. They’re thicker than usual and have been prepared according to the same exclusive family recipe for the past century.
Cost for Two – ₹150/-
Location: Shop 1797, Dariba Kalan Road, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.
7. Munni Lal Halwai ( Frontier waale)
Looking to feast on flavoursome fast food then all you have to do is turn towards the Munni Lal Halwai located at Gole Market. Tasty samosas, delectable rolls and many other choices to munch on are available here. Authentically prepared by using quality ingredients Munni Lal Halwai is sure to delight your taste buds. Aalu Tikki of Munni Lal Halwai are a must try.
Location- Shop no.4, B.R Ambedkar Marg, Malka Ganj, New Delhi
Cost for two- ₹150/-
8. Sitaram Diwan Chand
Sitaram Diwan Chand is an old and renowned street-side shop in Chuna Mandi, serving delectable Chole Bhature for over three decades. The shop’s proximity to the New Delhi Railway Station draws a large amount of crowd to it every day. They open at 8 in the morning, which makes this a perfect breakfast spot. The Paneer Bhature and seasoned pickles are delicious.
Cost for two – ₹150/-
Location- 2246, Chuna Mandi, Near Imperial Cinema, Paharganj, New Delhi-55 India
9. Wengers
Few establishments have survived from the days Connaught Place was completed in 1933. Wenger’s, one of the new capital’s oldest confectionery shops, is one of them. Designed in 1926 by British architect Sir Robert Tor Russell, it was the first bakery to introduce French bread, Swiss chocolates and margarine pastries to the capital.
Location- A-16, Middle Circle, Connaught Place
Cost for two- ₹500/-
10. Kuremal Mohan Lal Kulfi
When it comes to kulfi (ice cream), some of the best has been made by the Kuremal family in Old Delhi since the early 1900s. There are more than 50 eclectic flavors to choose from including mango, pomegranate, paan, and tamarind.
Cost for two – ₹200/-
Location: Chawri Bazar, 1165-66 Sitaram Bazar Road (it’s the first shop upon entering Sitaram Bazar Road), Kucha Pati Ram, Old Delhi.
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