Explore the Famous Food of Delhi for A Rich and Diverse Culinary Experience!

Delhi, the capital city of India, is a melting pot of people, cultures and cuisines. There is no comparison of Delhi’s street food, from mouthwatering pure vegetarian to lip-smacking non-vegetarian items; there is an endless variety of food in the city. Your trip will end, but the list of famous food will not. So, to help you find the famous food of New Delhi, here is a list of items you cannot skip while visiting the city. Also, to book a budget-friendly stay near the famous food streets and restaurants, you can check out affordable and comfortable Treebo hotels by Treebo Club on its website or app.

List of Famous Food of Delhi and Where to Get Them:

1. Gol Gappa

The classic street food, gol gappa are small puris stuffed with mashed potatoes and grams and dipped in sweet and sour concoctions (meetha and tikha pani) and are savoured with great love in the city. They are also known as pani puri in Maharashtra and puchka in West Bengal. Vendors can customise and adjust the spices to suit your taste buds.

Where to Eat: Chandni Chowk and Greater Kailash.

Where to Stay: You can look for hotels near Chandni Chowk Metro Station Delhi and hotels near Greater Kailash Metro Station Delhi for a budget-friendly stay near these famous food markets.

2. Poori Aloo

A perfect breakfast in Delhi is none other than poori aloo, a delicious potato dish with a lentil-stuffed puri served with salad and curd or pickle. It is the most pocket-friendly and famous food in Delhi, which you can enjoy not just at breakfast but also at any time of the day. Combine it with a glass of buttermilk, and prepare yourself for a food coma.

Where to Eat: Paranthe Wali Gali and Chandni Chowk Market.

Where to Stay: Hotels near Chandni Chowk Metro Station Delhi are perfect for booking a stay and enjoying early morning breakfast or late night dinner.

3. Kathi Rolls

If you are looking for a famous food in Delhi that you can have on the go, a Kathi Roll is an easy-to-eat, non-messy street wrap. Originating from West Bengal, they have become the city’s favourite in no time. To suit every taste palate, they are available in endless stuffings, from chicken, mutton, seekh rolls to vegetarian soya, paneer and vegetables.

Where to Eat: Khan Chacha (Connaught Place), Nizam’s Kathi Kabab (Defence Colony), Chowringhee (Opposite Venkateswara College, Satya Niketan) and Pho King (Saket)

Where to Stay: For easy access to various food markets, you can book your stay at hotels near Saket Metro Station Delhi.

4. Chhole Bhature

No trip to the city is complete without having Chhole Bhature, a world-famous food of New Delhi. Known as one of the most comforting food, the dish is full of flavours and rich aromatic spices. You can enjoy it with mango pickle and a glass of buttermilk for a wholesome experience.

Where to Eat: Sita Ram Diwan Chand Bhature Wala (Chuna Mandi-Paharganj), Odeon Chole Bhature (New Delhi) and Punjabi Pindi Chole Bhature 59 (Connaught Place).

Where to Stay: There are numerous Treebo hotels in Delhi located near famous restaurants and vendors selling Chhote Bhature.

5. Samosa Chole

A perfect blend of samosa and chhole bhature, Samosa Chole is another tempting dish to try on your trip to New Delhi. A filling of potatoes covered in a crunchy and juicy samosa served with chhole is perfect to satisfy your hunger pangs. You can also try Samosa with pickle and chutney for a quick bite.

Where to Eat: Mandi House, Dadu Cutlet Shop (Chittaranjan Park), Munni Lal Halwai, Gol Markey and Embassy Restaurant (Connaught Palace).

Where to Stay: There are various hotels in New Delhi offering private cab services to let you explore the famous food of Delhi at your own pace.

6. Daulat ki Chaat

After hearing the word chaat, one may link it with the spicy and salty snack, but it is the other way around. Daulat ki Chaat is a milk-based dessert unique to the Chandni Chowk area in New Delhi. The dessert is similar to nimish found in Lucknow and malai makhan in Kanpur. Mostly available in the winter season, it is a foaming dessert made by cooling and frothing the mixture of mawa/khoya (dried dairy products) and Chhena ( a type of traditional cheese).

Where to Eat: Khemchand Daulat Ki Chaat (Chandani Chowk) and Gupta Ji’s Shop (Sitaram Bazaar).

Where to Stay: For a comfortable stay with modern amenities like parking space, guest laundry, security, elevators and more, Treebo hotels in New Delhi are perfect for you.

6. Kebabs

Most of the famous food of New Delhi has its traces from history, and one such item is kebabs, rooted deep in the Mughal era. From galouti kebabs, burrah kebabs to kakori kebab and tikkas, they are the most after snacks found on streets and Mughlai restaurants of the city. Freshly prepared over the coal and served hot with sides like salad, lime and chutney, the dish will take you back in time.

Where to Eat: Seekh Kebab at Sangam Kebab Corner (Chandni Chowk), Lucknowi Galawati Kebabs (Zakir Nagar) and Kaley Baba Kebab Waley (Darya Ganj).

Where to Stay: Treebo hotels in New Delhi offer family-friendly and couple-friendly stays strategically located close to transit stations, restaurants and tourist attractions.

7. Paranthe

Another famous food of New Delhi that you cannot miss on your trip is paranthe, especially in Paranthe Wali Gali. Paranthas are flatbreads stuffed with a wide variety of vegetables and sweet filling, shallow or deep-fried and served with pickles, curd and buttermilk. The variety of paranthe in New Delhi is not only to aloo parantha, paneer parantha, or mix parantha, but here you will get unique paranthe with sweet fillings like khoya and rabri accompanied by dried fruits like cashews and almonds.

Where to Eat: Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk

Where to Stay: Hotels near Chandni Chowk Metro Station Delhi offer you easy access to Paranthe Wali Gali for the most comforting and famous food of New Delhi.

8. Nihari

Another famous food of Delhi, known for its rich flavours is nihari. It is a slow-cooked stew made from tender cuts of meat, simmered overnight with spices like cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaves and is served with naan or khameeri roti to soak up its flavorful broth. It is one of the most celebrated dishes reflecting the city’s culinary diversity and historical influence on its food.

Where to Eat: Kallu Nihari (Daryaganj), Haji Shabrati Nihari Wale (Jama Masjid) and Karims (Jama Masjid).

Where to Stay: Hotels in New Delhi near Jama Masjid are perfect to book a stay to experience the city’s heritage and immerse yourself in the diverse culinary experience.

The list is endless when it comes to the famous food of New Delhi, which is heaven for every food lover. Along with the above-mentioned items, you can also try kulfi, faluda, momos and chaap while visiting the city.

For a comfortable and affordable stay at hotels in New Delhi on your flavourful trip to the city, book your stay from Treebo Club’s website or app. The Treebo hotels in New Delhi are strategically located near key landmarks, transit points, restaurants and markets to get a diverse culinary experience. So, plan your trip now and be ready to savour the delicacies you won’t find anywhere else.