Must see restaurants in Delhi

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    Indian Accent

    Inside luxury Lodhi hotel, though privately run, Indian Accent is one of the capital's top dining experiences. Chef Manish Mehrotra works his magic using…

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    Karim’s

    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…

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    Sita Ram Dewan Chand

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

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    Cafe Lota

    Bamboo slices the sunlight into flattering stripes at this outdoor restaurant offering a modern take on delicious Indian cooking from across the regions…

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    Naturals

    Founder Mr Kamath's dad was a mango vendor in Mangalore, which apparently inspired his love of fruit. He went on to start Naturals, with its wonderfully…

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    DLF Cyber Hub

    This is a food court par excellence, and you'll find any type of cuisine you fancy here, from Indian street food and Tibetan momos (dumplings) to high-end…

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    Darbar

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

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    Triveni Terrace Cafe

    Located in a peaceful garden-courtyard inside Triveni Art Gallery, this delightful cafe has seating on a plant-filled terrace overlooking a small, grassy…

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    Shim Tur

    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…

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    PT Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan

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

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    Natraj Dahi Balle Corner

    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)…

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    Tadka

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

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    Potbelly

    It's a rare treat to find a Bihari restaurant in Delhi, and this artsy, shabby-chic place with fabulous views from its 4th-floor perch has authentic…

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    Naivedyam

    This superb South Indian restaurant feels like a temple, with a woodcarved interior, waiters dressed as devotees, and incense burning on the exterior…

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    Mamagoto

    Fun, friendly and fabulously colourful, this laid-back east-Asian restaurant, with funky manga art and retro Chinese posters on the walls, has an eclectic…

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    Hotel Saravana Bhavan

    Fabulous dosas, idlis and other South Indian delights. With queues coming out the door, this is the biggest and the best of Delhi's Saravana Bhavan…

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    Andhra Pradesh Bhawan Canteen

    A hallowed bargain, the canteen at the Andhra Pradesh state house serves cheap and delicious unlimited South Indian thalis to a seemingly unlimited stream…

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    Rajdhani

    Thalis fit for a king. Treat yourself with food-of-the-gods vegetarian thalis that encompass a fantastic array of Gujarati and Rajasthani dishes.

  • Hotel Saravana Bhavan

    Delhi’s best thali (₹230–320) is served up in unassuming surroundings – a simple Tamil canteen on the edge of Connaught Place. There are queues every meal…

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    Madhuban

    This very popular no-frills place serves authentic Andhra-style sattvik food, a yogic dietary tradition based on pure and energy-rich foodstuffs…