Must-see restaurants in Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)

Down a narrow alley off a lane leading south from Jama Masjid, Karim’s has been delighting carnivores since 1913. Expect meaty Mughlai treats such as…

A family-run hole-in-the-wall serving inexpensive portions of just one dish – chhole bhature (spicy chickpeas, accompanied by delicious, freshly made,…

Considering its gritty Paharganj location and its street-food roots, the interior of this locals' favourite is surprisingly elegant (there's even a…

The Korean food is fresh and authentic here; try the bibimbap (rice bowl with vegetables, egg and pickles; ₹270). But it takes determination to find this…

This winding lane off Chandni Chowk has been dishing up its namesake paratha fresh off the tawa (hotplate) for generations, originally serving pilgrims at…

This tiny place on the corner of a narrow gali (lane) is famous for its dahi bhalle (fried lentil balls served with yoghurt and garnished with chutney)…

Named for everyone’s favourite dhal, Tadka's no-frills interior and relatively low prices belie its fabulously tasty menu, which includes delicious dhal …

This beautifully restored haveli is a labour of love by politician Vijay Goel, and it's good to see one of Old Delhi's grand havelis finally get some TLC…

Transported to Delhi from its mother ship in Varanasi, this German-owned bakery-cum-cafe-cum-restaurant does standout, largely organic, health-conscious…

This popular local sweet shop is the place in Paharganj to come for your evening treats; try the kaju barfi (cashew-milk sweet wrapped in silver leaf) or…

Currently the most popular of the numerous rooftop restaurants and cafes overlooking frenetic Tooti Chowk, Exotic is a small laid-back place with a breezy…

Although overshadowed by its famous neighbour, Karim's, Al-Jawahar is also fantastic, serving up tasty Mughlai cuisine at Formica tables in an orderly…

There's only one true Moti Mahal, and its been open for six generations – it's full of charm, with a stuck-in-time atmosphere, though it's dead during the…

A Karol Bagh institution for its scrumptious special pista badam kulfi (frozen milk dessert with pistachio, almond and cardamom). Unless you're a kulfi…

The Kuremal family have been making kulfi (traditional Indian ice cream) since 1906, and serve up delicious options including pomegranate and rose from…

Eat like a local rather than a tourist at this popular Paharganj dhaba (simple roadside eatery). It's no frills, for sure, but the food is tasty, as are…

Hotel Broadway's excellent, if quirky, restaurant has wood-panelling, traditional wooden furniture and fascinating bits of bric-a-brac, including a…

Established in 1880 and still run by the Siddique family, this friendly place makes nothing but superdelicious, creamy, cardamon-scented kheer (rice…

Century-old Jalebi Wala does Delhi’s – if not India’s – finest jalebis (deep-fried, syrupy dough), so eat up and worry about the calories tomorrow. It's…

This is a great little restaurant to rest up in and recharge if you're on a shopping mission in Karol Bagh. Its 32 varieties of dosa are a big hit with…