New Delhi, the capital of India is a mix of modern times and old world charm. New Delhi has incorporated all the cultures that came from outer world while retaining its own entity. And this diversity can be seen in Delhi's food also. Delhi people love to eat and therefore you'll find food stalls in every street of the city. So if you are in Delhi and want to have street food, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Settled within the narrow bylanes of Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, The Paranthe Wali Gali is world famous. The place attracts tourist from all over India and world. The place is celebrated for the massive variety of old shops making and selling paranthas. This place is a paradise for vegetarians. The paranthas are served with vegetable curry, chutney and pickles.
Dahi Bhalla is a famous north Indian snack which is actually a blend of sweet curd, sweet red and spicy hot green chutney with a soaked vada. Natraj in Chandni Chowk offers the best Dahi Bhalla in town. The shop is a small outlet in busy market of Old Delhi and is more than eighty years old.
Chole Bhature is the most loved breakfast option of North India. There are hundreds of shops selling the dish but the undisputed leader is Sitaram Dewan Chand in Old Delhi's Paharganj. The place has many branches in other parts of Delhi as well.
Bittoo Tikki Wala started as a small cart vendor in Rani Bagh but now has franchises everywhere in the city. Thankfully, the tender aloo tikki dealt out at these places remains standardised and is a favourite among the Delhites.
If you're keen to eat some spicy North Indian culinary art and Punjabi food, Pandara road is the best place to dine in. There's a good variety of veg/non-veg North-Indian delicacies. The place is a favourite destination for the rich and affluent crowd of Delhi.
The list of places is incomplete while not mentioning Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar in Chandni Chowk. Retaining the old world charm of the place Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar serves different kinds of chaat in leaf plates. The array of snacks includes Aloo Puri, Dahi Bhalla, Tikki and Papdi Chaat. But the Papdi Chaat tops the list hands down.
To experience a diverse cooking culture journey one can head to Dilli Haat in INA. The place known for having products from different regions of India also has food stalls from different states. One can go for shopping and also eat their heart out by trying cuisines like Tinetan, North-Indian, Rajasthan, Hyderabadi Biryani and Kashmiri etc.
The Dolma Aunty Momos joint is forever packed with momo lovers from around the town. Settled in Lajpat Nagar Market, the place is famous for dishing out super delicious and soft momos. The fiery red sauce that goes at the side of the momos adds another feather in the hat. The place is a hit among youngsters because of its extraordinary reasonable rates.