10 Best Places to Eat in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi

 Top 10 places to eat at in Chandni Chowk. The best street food restaurants in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi.

We bring you the top street food restaurants in Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk). When you are in Old Delhi, you just can’t miss the street food restaurants in Chandni Chowk.

If you are a foodie, then you must try out the following best street food places in Old Delhi.

Karim (Karim Hotel)

Arguably the city’s (Old Delhi) most famous culinary destination. In the narrow streets of Old Delhi, Karim serves excellent royal mughal food. The restaurant was established by Haji Karimuddin in 1913. Adn guess what! Haji Karimuddin started the Karim’s by selling just two items – Alu Gosht and Daal served with Rumali Roti.

Time magazine has ranked Karim amongst top restaurants in Asia. It’s considered to be the best non-vegetarian restaurant in entire Delhi-NCR. Don’t expect a vacant seat, it’s always crowded like anything.

You have to long long long wait, before you finally get a table. Having food at Karim will cost you around Rs 800.

Babu Ram Devi Dayal Paranthe Wale

Tasty vegetarian food at just Rs. 150 (for two people). Babu Ram Paranthe Wale is the oldest and most famous shop in Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi). It serves only North Indian (vegetarian) paranthas, more than 100 kinds of paranthas. Their service is really quick, although you have to wait for a seat.

Kuremal Mohan Lal Kulfi Wale

Kuremal Mohan Lal Kulfi Wale serves the best kulfi in India (Yes, not just in Delhi-NCR). It’s the most famous Desserts joint in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. The joint is open throughout the day. Their lick-smacking “kulfi” is extremely cheap (only costs Rs. 100) and there should be no reason to miss this place. You might have a little trouble finding the shop, but its worth the adventure.

Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala

It’s an iconic shop to eat at when in Old Delhi. Established in 1940, the Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala is the most famous street food joint in Old Delhi. It serves Dahi Bhalla (vegetarian) for Rs. 80. They are known for their copyrighted chat masala they sprinkle on Dahi Bhalla. For those who are unaware of Dahi Bhalla, it’s an Indian chaat, prepared by soaking vadas in thick yogurt (dahi).

Old Famous Jalebi Wala

Yes, they actually have named their shop as Old Famous Jalebi Wala. This shop is a legend, serves amazing jalebis made in Desi ghee. Their distinct flavor and soul-satisfying jalebis are something you cannot find anywhere. It’s really cheap and costs 400/Kg (special Desi Ghee Jalebi).

Jalebi is a sweet made by deep-frying wheat flour batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar syrup.

Rabdi-falooda at Giani’s

Giani is a must if you are in Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk). They serve rabri faluda, gajar halwa, badam halwa, shakes, lassi and flavoured milk. The quantity is more than enough and price is very reasonable. There is no seating arrangement and it remains crowded throughout the year. The quality of the food they serve here is unmatched anywhere else in India. Highly recommended.

Kake Di Hatti

This place is famous for its scrumptious stuffed naans. They serve “baby size” and “kake size” naans. Don’t expect a comfortable air conditioned service. Just eat once and you will be left licking your fingers. The prices are super reasonable and quality of the food is excellent.

Puri-aloo-halwa at Haji Tea Point

Haji Tea Point in Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi) serves sooji halwa, poori, subzi, and omelette-toast in the morning and the dessert (shahi tukda) in the evening. This is a place where you can have a solid breakfast in less than Rs 50. It also serves special tea with no water mixed. Breakfast served here is really delicious

Ashok & Ashok Meat Dhaba

Food at Ashok & Ashok Meat Dhaba is absolutely delicious. It serves North Indian (Mughlai) non-vegetarian dishes. The food here is cheap and costs Rs 250 for two people. It serves mutton only on Wednesdays and Saturdays and that too during 1 PM to 3 PM. The Ashok Meat Dhaba is closed on Tuesday.

Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala

Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala in Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi) is a roadside stand near paranthe wali gali. They serve crisp kachoris with aloo ki subzi which tastes impeccable. The kachoris are very crisp and mouth watering and sabzi is very hot and spicy. The food at Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala is very cheap and only costs Rs. 100 for two people.

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