FOOD JOINTS YOU CAN’T MISS IN CHANDNI CHOWK

DELHI means the threshold , the  heart of India. Dilli is dilwalon ki and they love their food. Among those glossy global hotels, cafes and bars, Purani Dilli comes out as a paradise for food lovers who are looking for places with authentic flavours, zayke and culinary delights. Old Delhi serves you history on a plate with mouth watering Paranthas, chaats, desi sweets and what not. Chandni Chowk is a home to some legendary and iconic places in its narrow lanes, enticing aroma of spices that it becomes next to impossible to not eat those plates full of love, palatable food and culture.The streets of shahjahanabad are home to the best street food in Delhi. It is one of the oldest cities with several stories and street food, the food of its common people.So next time you take a bite don't forget ,you are not only eating food,but also its extraordinary history with it. 

If you are in Delhi, you can definitely not miss these gems serving palatable delicacies with heritage on the plate.

1.Paranthe Wali Gali -  Chandni Chowk’s famous Paranthe Wali Gali, has been serving the people of the Capital for centuries. Pandit Gaya Prasad started this Paranthe wali gali in around 1872. Following the customs and traditions of the former family, no onion and garlic is used in the making of parathas as its pure vegetarian. The varieties of paratha here are insane. From rabri-khoya paratha to gobhi aloo, these deep fried parathe are all set to crash your diet on your next breakfast treat. 

Address- Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk, 110006

2. Ram Prasad Makhan lal- If you are craving some bedmi puri and Nagori Halwa, then Old Delhi has to be on your list. Established in 1940, the shop was started by Ram Prasad Ji, and is currently handled by their 5th Generation. Do visit them and try their Malpua and Gulab Jamun too. 

Address: 453, Naya Bans Rd, Naya Bans, Naya Bazar, Khari Baoli, Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006

Contact at: 011 4102 2055

Timings: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

3. Gianis - Di- Hatti- Opened in 1956,Gianis Di Hatti has been serving its loyal customers for more than 60 years now. Their famous Chaats, Rabri falooda and Moong Dal Halwa are the must try to make your visit to Chandni Chowk worth the time. Shops like Gianis who have stood the test of  time are a reflection of our culinary heritage. 

Address- Bagh Deewar, Katra Ghel, Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006

Contact at- 911123936174

Timings: 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM

4. Chaina Ram Sindhi Halwai - Chaina Ram Sindhi Halwai is one of the most iconic sweet shops in Delhi, established in 1901 which is world famous for its Karachi Halwa and Ghevar. This place has to be on your bucket list whenever you are craving those freshly made aloo puri next time. 

Address- Katra Bariyan, Fatehpuri chowk, Chandni Chowk, Delhi

Contact at-  081787 81833

Timing: 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM 

5. Qureshi Kabab-  It is one of the legendary kebab stalls in Purani Dilli that has been serving tasty kebabs to all the meat lovers for the past 72 years.Their secret spices, techniques and melted butter on kababs is what makes them drool worthy. It is also said that the famous “gali kababian”  is named after them. It was started by Haji Abdul Ghani Qureshi and is currently run by his five sons with the generational art of making kebabs. 

 Address:  Gate no. 1, Near Jama Masjid, Urdu Bazar, Delhi 

 Must try :  Mutton Barra and Mutton Seekh Kebab

 Contact: 097173 26041

 Time: 2:00 PM - 12:00 PM

6. Jung Bahadur Kachori - It is known to be a famous breakfast spot for the Delhiites to get the quintessential and lip smacking kachori. Tucked in the bylanes of Chandni Chowk, Jung Bahadur has been selling this hot aloo with kachori for more than 45 years now. With iconic flavours, masala and chutney, it stands out as the best street food of delhi. 

Address- 1104, Maliwara, Jogiwara, Chandni Chowk

Contact-  09891698995

Timings-  10AM - 8AM

7. Old Famous Jalebi Wala-  Any food trail or walk is incomplete with some drooling and mouth watering sweet that too with so much desi ghee,mithaas and rabri on it. ‘Jalebi wala’ , famous for its hot and piping, has been there since 1884 in old delhi. Their preparation consists of desi ghee and desi khand [ non altered sugar]. So what are you waiting for to try these toothsome jalebis? Go and gorge upon these delicacies of Purani Delhi. 

Address-  1795, Dariba Corner, opp. Bank of Maharashtra, Dariba Kalan, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006

Contact-  098110 20546

Timings- 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

8. Shyam Sweets - Started by Babu Lal Ji 108 years ago, this landmark shop has stood in Chawri Bazar since 1910. It is known to be a famous breakfast spot for the Delhiites to get the quintessential and lip smacking Bedmi Puri and Nagori Halwa along with some finest Ghevar and sweets.  Don’t forget to try their traditional Dilli ka zaika wala traditional nashta on your next trip to Chawri Bazar. 

Address-  112, Manohar Market, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006

Contact at-  097110 08900

Timings-   8:00AM-9:30PM 

9. Narayan Das Kachori- Aroma of hot piping, steamy, spicy hing wale aloo, will pull you towards it the moment you'll cross that gali of Chandni Chowk. Freshly fried kachori with aloo ki sabzi will satiate your hunger and will definitely energise you. 

Address- 5999, Naya Bans Rd, Naya Bans, Farash Khana, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi

Timings: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

10. Karims- Karim’s has been known for its Kebabs and Mutton Nihari for many years now. This iconic restaurant has been serving Delhiites since the Mughal Era of 1913. Their first outlet opened in Old Delhi which continues to serve the most authentic mughlai delicacies with the elevated and majestic view of Jama Masjid. 

Address : 16, Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid, New Delhi 

Contact :  011 2326 9880

Timings :  9:00 AM - 1:00 AM

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