Thali* containing dal, thoran, aloo, sambar, moru, rasam, pappad, pickle, porotta (2pcs) and dessert.
Home-style Kerala thali with a different menu everyday, with unlimited helpings (except porottas, papad and dessert). Meat lovers can enjoy their beef fry with porottas in under 100.
8am — 11pm
\*above thali available only from noon onwards everyday.
125 A, Gautam Nagar. Near Green Park Metro station.
9 inch thin crust mozzarella & cheddar cheese pizza. Choose between: Cheese & Cheese, Garden Fresh, Margherita, Cheese & Corn, or Cheese & Mushroom.
A cheese outlet with an experimental (but long running) kitchen serving delicious pizza. They usually have some fresh cheese and/or cheese based products for tasting too. Don’t miss the Tiramisu if available.
10am — 7/8pm*
Sundays closed
*might be open as late as 9pm
F 351, Lado Sarai
Mehrauli
If driving down, best to park outside Lado Sarai and walk to the store.
A plate of Pav Bhaji + Extra Pav (with free additional helping of Bhaji)
Nostalgia inducing for folks used to the Bombay style bhaji recipe. Doubly satisfying given the difficulty to come by such a vendor in Delhi.
4:30/5pm — 10:30pm
Near UCO Bank, D2, Model Town 3
Shahi Paneer + Aloo Jeera + 3 Laccha Paranthas
Request your laccha paranthas to be spiced with namak mirch while placing your order. The Deer Park right next door is perfect for that post-meal stroll.
Noon — 3:30/4pm 7pm — 10:30/11pm
Opposite Y-14A, Green Park. Right down the lane that cuts through the Green Park market.
Lunch thali* containing 2 Veggies, Dal, 2 Rotis, Rice, Raita, Papad and a Gulab Jamun + a drink (like Jaljeera) on the side.
A relaxed indoor canteen serving Indian, Chinese and South Indian dishes alongside a healthy dosage of classic Bollywood numbers and the frequent whistling sizzlers.
10:30am — 3:30pm 6:30pm — 10:00pm
*above thali available only during weekday lunches (12:30pm — 3pm)
Secular House, 1 Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Qutub Institutional Area
Right at the intersection of Aruna Asaf Ali Marg and Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg.
2 Chur Chur Naans (Gobi, Pyaaz or Aloo) + Dal Makhni + Cholle + Raita + Salad + Chaach
Two vendors (Sanjay and Vijay) standing side by side. Both their offerings are comparable, but Sanjay has some additional unusual stuffings like mushroom, soya keema, cheese, pizza etc.
10/10:30am — 5/5:30pm
Across the parking below Moolchand metro station.
Thali having 3 Veggies, Kheer/Raita and unlimited helpings of Dal, Roti and Rice.
Home-style North Indian thali with a different menu everyday. Typically has a dry veggie, a gravy veggie and a paneer dish. Extra veggie helpings @ Rs 10.
10am — 3:30pm 6:30pm — 11pm
680, Church Misson Road, Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk
Serving of Buff Biryani (500 gms.)
Long flavourful rice, tender meat, a touch of pickle and lots of fat @ Rs 120 per kg. More on our blog.
10am — 10/11pm (until stocks last)
735, Haveli Azam Khan, Chitli Qabar, Jama Masjid
Walk up to Chitli Qabar Chowk on Matia Mahal and turn into Gali Haveli Azam Khan. Proceed 200 to 300 metres further into this lane, turning left at T-intersections a couple of times. When in doubt, ask for Toufeeq’s Biryani.
2 Paranthas (Mix Veg and Rabri) + 3 Veggies + 2 Chutneys + Pickle
Established in 1872 — the oldest shop in Paranthewali Gali. They offer about 30-odd varieties of stuffed, deep fried paranthas priced Rs 40–55.
8am — 11pm
34, Gali Paranthe Wali, Chandni Chowk
2 Paranthas (Aloo and Pyaaz) + half Dal Fry + Raita + Tea
They offer tandoori paranthas during the day and tawa paranthas in the evening.
11am — 4pm (except Sundays) 7pm — 1am
Opposite Town Hall, Chandni Chowk. Climb up the stairs right next to the Kotak ATM.
Idli Sambhar + Masala Dosa + Rava Kesari
Wide array of South Indian dishes between Rs 30–50. Expect a bustling atmosphere as Jantar Mantar Road is a designated protest venue.
8:30am — 9/9:30pm Sundays closed
Opposite Jantar Mantar. About 100-150 metres. into Jantar Mantar Road when you enter from Tolstoy Road.
Chur Chur Naan + Dal Makhni + Channa Masala + Raita + Salad
You can choose from Paneer, Aloo or Gobi stuffing or go for a Missi Roti.
8am — 10pm
9005, Chowk Multani Dhanda, Pahar Ganj
Masala Dosa + Uttapam + Special Coffee
A large terrace with the perfect setting for gup-shup. Expect mediocre food. More on our blog.
9am — 9pm
2nd Floor, Mohan Singh Place, Baba Kharak Singh Marg
Rajma Chawal with a dash of curd and pudina chutney + Papad + Salad + Gulab Jamun/Coke
Choose from Rajma, Kadhi, Shahi Paneer or Cholle Chawal. If you’re hungrier, go for their special or deluxe thali.
9am — 7:30 to 8pm
Shankar Market on Outer Circle Connaught Place.
2 Tawa Paranthas (Pyaaz, Gobi or Egg) + Dal + Raita + Pickle + Tea
Also available: Paneer paranthas @ Rs 35. Pyaaz parantha is their standout. More on our blog.
8am — 11pm
Opposite the metro parking under Moolchand station.