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Saravana Bhavan
Massively popular, Saravana does dosas, idlis (rice cakes) and other southern specialities with aplomb, most served with lovely fresh chutneys. They also have inventive sweets such as the cucumber-seed ladoos (sweetmeat balls). There's a first-in-first-served policy - arrive early! Branch at 15 P-Block, Connaught Place.
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Sonu Chat House
Pleasing South Indian fare - by golly, there's even a chocolate banana dosa (a travesty according to dosa traditionalists; you decide) - as well as Chinese and Continental dishes.
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Sugar & Spice
Takeaway cakes and savoury snacks: the apple strudel, tandoori chicken sandwiches and walnut tarts are recommended, but the desert-dry croissants and doughnuts are not. Birthday cakes are available to order. There's a branch at Khan Market.
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Swagath
Supremely scrumptious Indian fare with a focus on Mangalorean and Chettinad cuisine (especially seafood), this multi-level restaurant swarms with locals (always a good sign), who gather here for the excellent dhal-e-Swagath , chicken gassi (coconut-based curry) and similarly satiating dishes.
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Tamura
Tired of curries? Tamura - armed with a Japanese chef - creates an authentic repertoire, from prawn tempura and baked salmon to sushi and sashimi. Reserve a downstairs table.
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The Chinese
Thoughtfully-prepared Hunan cuisine served in an imaginative interior. The gong bao ji ding (sautéed chicken) and okra in black bean sauce are hot sellers. It's down the lane opposite Palika Bazaar's Gate No 6.
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United Coffee House
Oozing old-world charm, this classic 1940s restaurant is a splendid spot to slow the pace. Popular with travellers and Delhi denizens alike, its menu has oodles to choose from - soups, grilled sandwiches, sizzlers, pastas and scrummy Indian cuisine; the Haryali paneer kofta (stuffed dumplings) is delish, especially with garam garam naan.
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Veda
Indian food, with Mughlai and North-West Frontier specialities, served in an ultra-chic interior featuring pietra dura (marble inlay work) tables. The veg/non-veg tandoori platter feeds two.
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Wenger's
Legendary Wenger's has been baking since 1926 - their convoluted purchasing procedure certainly harks back to ye olde days! But the rigmarole is worth it, with a rewarding pastiche of sweet and savoury treats, including a frightfully good fig tart. They also do birthday cakes, cookies, muffins, marzipan and around 30 types of homemade chocolate.
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Zen
A quintessentially Chinese menu, but with Japanese and Thai dishes making a cameo appearance. The crispy sesame lamb and Szechwan beancurd are both good.
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