Abhishek Bachchan starer film Delhi – 6 has been seen by most of us but this film missed to show a foodie place, which is the title of this film. Yes, today we are going to discuss about Old Delhi aka Delhi-6. Whenever we talk about Street food, a name comes “old Delhi”. Narrow streets of old Delhi have treasure boxes of food. Old Delhi not only narrates about Mughal Era history, but also says about many recipes and varieties of street food. Whenever you go to Old Delhi and you see chat counter and dessert shops, then you cannot stop yourself without having amazing food.
I am proud of my grandmother,she belongs to Old Delhi. My mother spent her early days here before she got married. In my childhood, I used to have street food many times and I have learnt that finding the best street foods in Old Delhi.If you are a food lover then you should visit Old Delhi places like Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, Jama masjid.
Glimpse of Old Delhi’s Food
Don’t worry, if you have not time to go old Delhi then we are sharing with you a glimpse of Old Delhi’s Food.
Khemchand Adesh Kumar sells a fruity, creamy sweet, famously known as Daulat ki Chaat. This is a dessert that takes a whole night to prepare with churned milk.Khemchand collects soft, cottony foam carefully and adds khoya and saffron.He serves it fresh in the morning. Usually the seller keeps the base ingredient of the chaat in a large container.Cost of small plate is Rs 30 and a larger one, Rs 50.
Address: Dariba, Kinari Bazaar and Daryaganj
Phone Number: 9654331721, 9899417485
We don not Need to give Karim’s introduction. It is a legendary place in Old Delhi, which is serving authentic Mughlai food. Karim’s is also famous for his nonveg recipes in out of India. Must go for the mutton Sheek Kabab and the Burra Kabab. From 9.00 am to 11.30 am, you will get slow fire cooked overnight – Nihari and Paya. This is also something not to be missed. We don not Need to give Karim’s introduction. It is a legendary place in Old Delhi, which is serving authentic Mughlai food. Karim’s is also famous for his nonveg recipes in out of India.Visit this place to experience for yourself.
Address: Karim’s Hotel
Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
11 AM to 11:30 PM
Rs 800 for two people
When we get outside of the Chandni Chowk metro station, we will see Natraj Dahi Bhalla shop which is located in Bhai Mati Das Chowk. Shop owner Inder Mohan had started this shop in 1940. They have only two items on the menu – Dahi Bhalla and Aloo Tikki. Both are worth a taste.
Address : Natraj Dahi Bhalla
1396, Main Road Near Central Bank
Opposite Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk,Delhi
Jalebi Wala is located at the Dariba Kalan Road in Chandni Chowk since 1884. The founder of this Jalebi Wala shop is Nemi Chand Jain.His jalebis are the beautiful and tasteful Pride of Delhi 6.Whenever you look at those lovely swirls frying Jalebi in hot oil, you just can not wait to eat them.They cook Jalebis in pure desi ghee and use desi khandsari sugar to make the syrup.
Address : 1797 Dariba Corner, Chandni Chowk,
Opposite to Church, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
“Kulle” a type of fruit chaat is invented by Hira Lal in Old Delhi.Hiral Lal serves pomegranate seeds, chickpeas, lime juice, Chaat masala, a salty, tangy spice mix in the hollow of Fresh fruits and vegetables.He also makes the aloo chaat and it is a very delicious chaat of cubed, fried, spiced potatoes.
Address : 3636, Gali Lohe Wali, Chawri Bazar
New Delhi
Once out of the Chandni Chowk Metro Station, take a rickshaw to Fatehpuri Masjid. Once you are in front of Fatehpuri Masjid,turn right and keep walking in left for 60 meters, you will get Giani’s shop.In Rs. 50 per glass for Rabri falooda is very tasteful. When you drink this tea, you will get lost in magic of its taste
Address : Church Mission Road, Khari Baoli
Chandni Chowk, Delhi 110006
Rs. 50 per glass for Rabri falooda
Address : 1862-A, Chanson Chowk, New Delhi 110006
Delhi, India 011-23241851
When you get Halwa Nagori and Bedmi Poori, Your soul will be satisfied.It is all made of Desi ghee and they usually add Halwa sweet in the hollow of poori (Nagori).
Address : 112 Chowk Barshahbulla Near Chawari Bazar Metro Station
Near Metro Station, Chawri Bazar, New Delhi 110006, India
Address : Shop no-505, Kucha Bulaki Begum, Dariba Kalan Rd
Kucha Alam, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Address : 2225, Kinari Bazaar, Chandni Chowk
+91 11 2325 3992, +91 9891 696 163