Shim Tur

Top choice in Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)


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 place: take the turning for the Hotel Rak International, opposite which is the grotty, unsigned Navrang Guesthouse. Follow the signs to its rooftop and you’ll find the small, bamboo-lined, softly lit terrace.


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Nearby Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) attractions

1. Ramakrishna Mission

0.24 MILES

Amid the chaos of Paharganj, the temple that gives the metro station here its name is a wonderfully calming escape, with a landscaped garden leading to a…

2. Videocon Tower

0.7 MILES

This distinctive curved tower-block houses several local TV companies and is easy to spot if you're looking for Jhandewalan Cycle Market.

3. Ajmeri Gate

0.72 MILES

Over 300 years old, this is one of Shahjahanabad's four remaining gates; opposite is Ghazi-ud-Din's Tomb and Mosque, built by a nobleman at the time of…

4. Connaught Place

0.74 MILES

This confusing circular shopping district was named after George V’s uncle, the Duke of Connaught, and fashioned after the Palladian colonnades of Bath…

5. Charkha Museum

0.74 MILES

This tiny new museum in the heart of the city is unmistakable for its large, stainless steel spinning wheel, an iconic symbol of Mahatma Gandhi and his…

6. Madame Tussauds

0.78 MILES

A first for the subcontinent, Madame Tussauds 23rd waxwork museum is housed in the erstwhile Regal Theatre, now refurbished to provide a stage for more…

7. Hanuman Temple

0.8 MILES

This popular Hindu temple is dedicated to the much-revered god Hanuman, sometimes referred to as the Monkey God. It throngs with devotees on Tuesdays and…

8. Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple

0.97 MILES

This temple is not to be missed (it's actually hard to miss) if you're in Karol Bagh. Take a short detour to see the 34m-tall Hanuman statue that soars…