Restaurants in Delhi
For centuries, Delhi has been a thoroughfare for traders, and
this interaction between different cultures has strongly influenced
the cuisine in the city. North Indian cuisine is the most popular
and has a strong Persian/Turkish influence, especially in Mughlai
and Punjabi dishes. However, there are also a number of good
international restaurants based in New Delhi. Traditional North
Indian delicacies include various korma dishes, tandoori chicken,
seekh kebabs,
kofta (meatballs) and biryani.
| Chor Bizarre |
$$$$$ | North Indian |
Appearing more like an odds-and-ends treasure trove than the
relaxed eatery that it is, Chor Bazaar (the 'thieves' market') is
adorned with unusual décor pieces such as matchboxes,
antique combs and ivory sandals, as well as an old jukebox. Menu
favourites include the Kashmiri specialty of
goshtaba (lamb
meatballs) with cardamom, and the Kashmiri
taramis (thali)
platter. Open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations
recommended.
Address: Hotel Broadway, 4/15 A Asaf Ali Rd, Central New Delhi
| Karim Hotel Restaurant |
$$$$$ | Mughlai |
Located in the heart of Old Delhi, the true home of Mughlai
cuisine, the Karim Hotel restaurant has an informal atmosphere and
dates back to the early 1900s. Authentic Mughlai dishes on the menu
include mutton
burra kebabs, tandoori
bakra (lamb
stuffed with chicken, rice, egg and fruit), and
makhani
murgh (chicken cooked in butter). Open daily for breakfast,
lunch and dinner; reservations recommended.
Address: 16 Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid
Telephone: 011 23264981
| Park Balluchi |
$$$$$ | Mughlai |
Experience Mughlai cuisine in style at the Park Balluchi
restaurant in Delhi's beautiful Deer Park. The restaurant's
turbaned waiters serve a feast of kebabs and spicy tandoor dishes,
including
lazeez dohra (kebabs with chicken and prawns or
mince) and
raan sikandari (tandoor grilled lamb). The
restaurant has a second branch located near Leisure Valley Park in
the city centre. Both are open daily for lunch and dinner;
reservations recommended.
Address: Deer Park, Hauz Khas Village
Telephone: 011 2685 9369
| Punjabi by Nature |
$$$$$ | Punjabi |
One of Delhi's most popular Punjabi restaurants, Punjabi by
Nature is set on two floors with a display kitchen and a warm
atmosphere. The menu features exotic fare such as
batear
masaledar (masala quail) and
raan-e-Punjab (tandoor
roasted lamb), while the
flambè gulab jamuns (deep
fried balls of evaporated milk in flavoured syrup) are great for
dessert. Open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations
recommended.
Address: Priya Complex, Vasant Vihar
Telephone: 011 4611 7000
| Shalom |
$$$$$ | International |
The trendy Shalom restaurant serves delicious Lebanese and
Mediterranean cuisine in an upmarket, romantic setting. The
restaurant's
tapas selection includes lemon, paprika and
garlic fish skewers or a Spanish asparagus and orange salad, while
the main menu features dishes such as Dubai duck (served in a lemon
and honey sauce, with apricot and cinnamon flavours). Be sure to
leave room for the decadent molten chocolate cake dessert! Open
daily for lunch and dinner; reservations recommended.
Address: N-18, N Block Market, Greater Kailash
Telephone: 011 4163 2282
For travellers who really want to splash out, Bukhara is the
only place to go. With a host of awards to its name, Bukhara has
been voted 'Best Indian Restaurant in the World' by the UK's
Restaurant Magazine. With dishes like
dhal
bukhara (tomato, ginger and garlic simmered black lentils) and
mouthwateringly delicious tandoori prawns, it is easy to see why it
comes so highly recommended. The restaurant designed a selection of
platters named the Hillary Platter, the Presidential Platter and
the Chelsea Platter following a visit by the Clinton family in
2009. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations are a must.
Address: Diplomatic Enclave, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri
Telephone: 011 2611 2233
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