Delhi is a cosmopolitan city; hence its cuisine is also cosmopolitan. Cuisine of Delhi is so rich that we can call it a gourmet’s paradise. Delhi witnessed several invasions and the outsiders left their tradition and culture . Some descendents settled back in Delhi. The popular Delhi cuisine is north Indian. The regional delicacies like Rajasthani, Maharashtrian, Bengali, Hyderabadi cuisines, north-eastern and South Indian food items are also quite famous in Delhi. Each market zone has a variety of eatery outlets ranging from regional to continental.
Mughlai Food
Mughlai cuisine is an important part of Delhi cuisine. The most famous Mughlai cuisines served in Delhi are at Karim, (both in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin). The expensive Mughlai cuisine are served at Ka Aangan (Hyatt Regency), Darbar (Ashoka Hotel) and budget category are found at Gulati
Restaurant (Pandara Market), Angeethi (Asiad Village) and Degchi (Regal Building).

Delhi Street Food
A sojourn at Delhi street food eateries is sure to be a fine cuisine experience in Delhi. Delhi travel always includes this street food zones like the famous Chandini Chowk market, Jama Masjid premises and other eatery joints at the roadside. Most of the food shops of Chandini Chowk are managed by generation to generation; hence have an ancient touch. The cuisines found here are spicy a lot. The most popular roadside eateries around Jama Masjid are quite famous in Delhi. The most popular dishes of this area are kababs, rotis and biryani. Parthawala Gali of Chandini Chowk is also popular; a wide variety of parathas dishes are found here.
The hotels of Delhi also has various menus including Chinese, Indian and continental cuisine. Chinese dish is quite famous in Delhi. Every star category hotel has a Chinese restaurant. Among the regional delicacies Bengali cuisine is popular. Various Bengali eateries are seen in and around the city. South Indian Idli, Dosa are also common food in Delhi.
Tandoori chicken and tandoori roti, originated in Punjab region is a delicious meal in Delhi. This is often available at roadside dhabas and restaurants at an affordable price. Delhi roadside cuisine also includes bhelpouri, chat papari, gol gappe, momos, etc.
Delhi cuisine is an important part of Delhi tour packages. Foodies can have a nice time in Delhi as they can savor a wide array of cuisines from Mughlai to Frontier. |