Since 1948, the outlet at Chawri Bazar has been hailed as a reference point for the fresh potato pattice. The filling is said to be incomparable to others.
A fan of the fare here is none other than Delhi lad Virat Kohli, who called it “hands down the best chole bhature” he has tasted.
“Paired with onions, green chutney and mirch ka aachar (chilli pickle), it’s just fabulous,” he said.
3. Paranthe Wali Gali
With matar (peas), khoya (dried whole milk), bitter gourd, and rabdi (a sweet made with condensed milk) making up the filling, the parathas here are just too good.
Stop by at Kanhaiyalal where the bhindi paratha is a bestseller, or at Babu Ram Parantha where the papad paratha is a crowd-puller.
4. Kebabs at Jama Masjid Area
If you’re looking to sample Delhi’s best non-vegetarian food aka kebabs (meat roasted on skewers) and nalli nihari (a stew made with mutton and spices), head to Jama Masjid.
Celebrity chef Ritu Dalmia has also time and again reiterated her love for the food at Al Jawahar near Jama Masjid.
5. Hira Lal Chat Corner
Out of its many items, the khera kulle ki chaat trumps everything else.
Guests are lured by the promise of age-old recipes and legacy culinary secrets and the dish comes recommended by blogger Aayush Sapra.
6. Khemchand Daulat Ki Chaat
Daulat ki chaat is a delicacy available during the winter months.
The dish is said to be the invention of the Botai tribe of Kazakhstan that makes it using mare’s milk.
7. Ram Laddu in Lajpat Nagar
Where can I get Ram laddu in Delhi? There’s only one right answer. As any true Delhiite will know, Lajpat Nagar is the stop for you.
It is a favoruite of celebrity chef Ranveer Brar.
8. Prabhu Chaat Bhandar
Along Delhi’s Mansingh Road, an 89-year-old outlet started by Nathu Laal has been delighting its patrons.
The outlet opposite the UPSC Bhavan had fans in celebrities like Manoj Kumar and Rajesh Khanna.
9. Old Famous Jalebi Wala
“We use desi khandsari sugar for making the syrup instead of regular sugar, and the jalebis are prepared using desi ghee, cooked over coal-fire,” reads the website of this legendary place that started in 1884.
The place is recommended by Delhi Food Walks’ Anubhav Sapra.