Delhi is, certainly, the city for foodies. From street-food to ambrosial delights – the capital has been serving expansive arrays of tastes and seems not to compromise with it in future. For over decades the city perfectly balances tastes with costs and have delighted food-lovers in every possible way. Isn’t it Delhites? Have a look at these 15 authentic but not expensive foodie destinations which will not let you dine at home.
- Khan Chacha, Khan Market
Opening Hours: 12 Noon – 11 PM
Cuisines: Mughlai, North Indian
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 650
No true non-vegetarian can miss Khan Chacha’s eateries. One of the oldest eateries in Delhi brings special delights from the ancient recipes for Biryani, Mutton seekh kababs, tikkas and rumali rolls that will match no other taste in Delhi. Truly said, ‘Old is Gold’.
2. QD’s Restaurants, Satyaniketan
Ever
Opening Hours: 11:30AM – 10:45 PM
Cuisines: Chinese, North Indian
Cost for Two Persons: ₹ 700
tried tandoori momos? Well, you get to check out this one then. Tandoori momos is one of its specialties that will match no other ‘momos-wala’ in Delhi. Lively music and the graffiti on walls are one of the fancy-capturing tactic of the restaurant. And of course, it serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian momos’ pleasures.
3. Pind Balluchi, Connaught Place
Opening Hours: 12 Noon – 11PM
Cuisines: North Indian, Mughlai
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 1000
The restaurant however, is not limited to Connaught Place and has its outlets spread all over Delhi and NCR. Whichever outlet it is, Punjabi delights of this restaurant boast ‘zaika’ (taste) that no other Punjabi restaurant can provide. And so is its traditional ambient. Punjabis can’t feel away from home. Non-Punjabis? Well, they’ll fall in love with Punjab!
4. Karim’s, Near Jama Masjid
Opening Hours: 11AM – 11:30PM
Cuisines: Mughlai, North Indian
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 800
Non-vegetarians can’t call themselves non-veg lovers until they try out Karim’s delectable dishes. Specialty lies in its varieties of non-veg dishes cooked in pure Vanaspati ghee and presented with numerous unmatchable breads genre, specially ‘khamiri roti’.
5. Beeryani, SDA, Opp. IIT Main Gate
‘Ahem
Opening Hours: 12AM – 1AM
Cuisines: North Indian, Biryani
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 700
Cost for a Pint of Beer: Approx. ₹ 100
Ahem!’ If you checked the spelling right, you actually got it right! The restaurant serves deadly combination of Beer and Biryani. Quite interesting and unique blend of alcohol and pure Indian cuisines. Beeryani is a urbane destination for those who want to ‘drink and dine’.
6. My Bar Lounge, Outer Circle, Connaught Place
Opening Hours: 11AM – 12Midnight
Cuisines: North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 1000
Cost for a Pint of Beer: Approx. ₹ 79
Decent aroma, pleasant ambience and lively atmosphere. The lounger in Connaught place is perfect for enjoying the drinks at fairly good price. Plan your evening with your friends and acquaintances here and make it the way you want.
7. The Colony Bistro, Lajpat Nagar
Opening Hours: 12PM – 12:30 AM
Cuisines: Chinese, Italian, North Indian, Mughlai, American
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 1,600
Cost of a Pint of Beer: ₹ 160
Standing aloof in the crowded Amar Colony Market, The Colony Bistro seems next to one of the European street-side bistros. The place is attractively cosy that gleams in the night as its lightening is on. The place is sophisticated enough to win your heart through its delicious foods, generous servings and beautiful ambience. And yes, it has free wi-fi too.
8. Kebab Express, Connaught Place
Opening Hours: 11AM – 11PM
Cuisines: North Indian, Mughlai
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 300
Yet another divine destination for non-vegetarians. Kababs of this restaurant hold the title for fanciest and most delicious in and around Delhi. One after the other, Kebab Express has varieties of Kebabs in its kitchen that you can’t get through in one go. You have to visit here time and again to enjoy finger-licking Kebabs and rolls.
9. Nirula’s Potpourri, Connaught Place
Opening Hours: 11AM – 11PM
Cuisines: Fast Food, North Indian, Desserts, Ice-cream
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 1,100
It brags about its own delicacies and ‘desilicious’ foods. Serving varied range of dishes, from Indian cuisines to Italians and Snacks to foot longs, in its classy ambience, the restaurant has been heart-winning destination for many years now.
10. Cha Bar, Connaught Place
Opening Hours: 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Cuisines: Café
Cost for Two Persons: ₹ 500
Well, it’s definitely a bar but is not alcoholic place. It’s ‘Cha’ (tea) bar. And now, you will be left with your mouth opened and gape for its over 200 varieties of tea served by the bar. Yes, you got it right. You can’t just help yourself looking at the aura it bestows for tea lovers. Beautiful ambience, absolutely fit for chit chat over the ‘cha’.
11. Sbarro
#N-4, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Opening Hours: 10 AM – 11 PM
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 500
In the heart of Delhi lies a restaurant that provides authentic flavour to the Italian dishes. Pizza, if has to be someone’s favourite, the site cannot be just given a miss. At the cost delicious-mania Pizza, the cost of dining out is still friendly to the pocket.
12. Burbee’s Café
#G-56, First & Second Floor, Sector 18, Noida
Opening Hours: 11 AM – 11 PM
Cuisines: Italian, American, Chinese, Café, North Indian
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 900
Located in sector 18, Noida, the café serves lip-smacking foods and snacks. Relish your day with delights served at this café. Get in with friends or family for birthday or anniversary bashes.
13. Biryani Blues
#-202 & 203, Supermart 1, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
Opening Hours: 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Cuisines: Hyderabadi Biryani
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 800
Biryani-lovers cannot just miss this destination. Elegantly cooked fresh Biryani served in even more elegant way – the place is not-be-forgotten one and is surely to be visited twice and even thrice.
14. The Delhi Canteen
#30, Corner Market, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi
Opening Hours: 12 Noon – 11 PM
Cuisines: North Indian, Continental
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 1000
All your old memories of college will be alive here once you desire to dine at The Delhi Canteen. Enjoy the real canteen food with new quirks and flavours along with classier ambience around.
15. Eggers Madhouse
#11, Metropark Food Court, Huda City Centre Metro Station, Sector 29, Gurgaon
Opening Hours: 9 AM – 11 PM
Cuisines: Fast Food
Cost for Two Persons: Approx. ₹ 500
Get it in your way. Buns and the eggs breaking away the stereotypical delicacies. From breakfast to lunch and then dinner, eggs are what you will get in here at every point of the day.
So, how many of these restaurants have you already been to till date? Which of these destinations do you think is calling you today, or this weekend?
