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🍛 Food Guide

Best Food in Delhi

From Chandni Chowk's Bedmi Puri to Paharganj's Chole Bhature — Delhi's street food is a journey through centuries of flavour.

  • ✦17 must-try food spots across Old & New Delhi
  • ✦Best Chole Bhature, Kachori & Aloo Tikki Chaat
  • ✦Street food trails near Red Fort, Connaught Place & Kamla Nagar
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Curated by SwaadYatra·Verified food guide for Delhi·Last updated 8 May 2026

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Street food in Delhi is not a trend — it is the city's oldest institution. Old Delhi food has been feeding people the same way for over a century, and the lanes around Chandni Chowk still smell of ghee and frying dough at 6 AM. The Delhi food guide that actually works is the one that takes you to Paharganj for Chole Bhature before noon, to Kamla Nagar for Aloo Tikki Chaat in the evening, and to Chawri Bazaar for Bedmi Puri on a Sunday morning. North Indian cuisine here is not restaurant food — it is roadside, standing-up, eaten-in-two-minutes food that has outlasted every food trend the city has seen.

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Lotan Ji Chole Kulche

Chole Kulche

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹60–₹80
Near: Red Fort / Chandni Chowk · ~1 km from Red Fort

One of Old Delhi's most iconic street food breakfast spots near Red Fort, Lotan Ji's Chole Kulche is a must-try for anyone exploring Chandni Chowk. Spicy, tangy chole are served with soft kulche topped with fresh…

Traveler Tip

Best for early morning breakfast. Visit between 7–10 AM when the chole are freshly prepared.

Chawri Bazaar, Old Delhi, Delhi
From Red Fort walk or take an e-rickshaw towards Chawri Bazaar market. The stall is located in the busy street food lane of Old Delhi.
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#2

Pandit Ji Paranthe Wale

Aloo Paratha

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹80–₹120
Near: Majnu Ka Tilla · ~6 km from Majnu Ka Tilla

A beloved North Delhi breakfast institution, Pandit Ji Paranthe Wale serves thick Punjabi-style stuffed aloo parathas cooked on a tawa with generous white butter. Crispy on the outside with a soft, spiced potato filling…

Traveler Tip

Perfect North Indian breakfast. Best enjoyed with butter and chai during winter mornings.

Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi
Take an auto from Majnu Ka Tilla or Delhi University area to Ashok Vihar Phase-1 market where this famous paratha shop is located.
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#3

SitaRam Diwan Chand

Chole Bhature

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹90–₹120
Near: Connaught Place · ~1.5 km from Connaught Place

Widely regarded as one of the best chole bhature in Delhi, SitaRam Diwan Chand in Paharganj has been serving fluffy, golden bhature with rich, velvety chole since decades. Located close to Connaught Place and New Delhi…

Traveler Tip

Very popular breakfast place. Visit before noon to avoid long queues. Pair with lassi.

Paharganj, New Delhi
From Connaught Place take a short auto ride or walk towards Paharganj market near the New Delhi Railway Station side.
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Amritsari Kulcha Corner

Amritsari Kulcha

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹120–₹160
Near: Janakpuri District Centre · ~3 km from Janakpuri District Centre

If you are looking for authentic Amritsari kulcha in Delhi, this Vikaspuri spot is the answer. Crispy, tandoor-baked kulcha stuffed with spiced potatoes is served with mild chole and tangy green chutney — a true Punjabi…

Traveler Tip

Heavy Punjabi breakfast. Best eaten fresh with lassi for a full meal.

Vikaspuri, New Delhi
Take an auto or cab from Janakpuri area to Vikaspuri market where this kulcha shop is located.
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Shyam Sweets

Bedmi Puri with Nagori Halwa

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹70–₹100
Near: Red Fort / Chandni Chowk · ~1 km from Red Fort

A classic Old Delhi breakfast experience near Chandni Chowk, Shyam Sweets is famous for its Bedmi Puri — crispy urad dal stuffed puris served with spiced potato curry and sweet nagori halwa. This sweet-and-spicy…

Traveler Tip

Classic Old Delhi Sunday breakfast. Best before 11 AM when halwa is freshly prepared.

Chawri Bazaar, Old Delhi
From Chandni Chowk or Red Fort take a short walk or rickshaw ride to Chawri Bazaar where Shyam Sweets is located.
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Jain Chaas Bhandar

Fresh Butter Toast

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹40–₹60
Near: Akshardham Temple · ~7 km from Akshardham Temple

A hidden gem in Shahdara, Jain Chaas Bhandar is known for its unique morning ritual of freshly hand-churned white butter served on toast with spices or sugar. Simple, wholesome and deeply local — this is the kind of…

Traveler Tip

Light morning snack. Try early morning when fresh butter is prepared.

Shahdara, Delhi
From Akshardham take metro or cab towards Shahdara Chhota Bazaar area near Baburam School.
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Gopal Ji Chole Bhature

Chole Bhature

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹100–₹130
Near: Adventure Island · ~2 km from Adventure Island

Gopal Ji in Rohini is a go-to chole bhature spot in North-West Delhi, known for its thick, richly spiced Punjabi chole served with paneer-stuffed bhature and fresh chutney. The bold masala flavour and generous portions…

Traveler Tip

Heavy Punjabi breakfast or brunch meal. Perfect after visiting Adventure Island.

Rohini, Delhi
From Rohini West metro or Adventure Island take an auto to the nearby market where Gopal Ji shop is located.
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#8

Hira Lal & Sons

Balushahi

Best for: Sweet Craving
Avg Price:₹30–₹50 per piece
Near: Akshardham Temple · ~7 km from Akshardham Temple

Hira Lal & Sons in Shahdara is one of Delhi's oldest traditional sweet shops, famous for its Balushahi — a classic North Indian mithai with a crispy, flaky outer layer and a soft, syrup-soaked centre. Freshly made every…

Traveler Tip

Perfect sweet after breakfast. Best when served warm and fresh.

Shahdara Chhota Bazaar, Delhi
Take metro or cab towards Shahdara Chhota Bazaar market where the sweet shop is located.
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#9

Bille Di Hatti

Chole Puri

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹80–₹110
Near: Delhi University North Campus · ~1 km from Delhi University

A student favourite and a Kamla Nagar food street institution, Bille Di Hatti serves mildly spiced chole with crispy puri and halwa at budget-friendly prices. Located just a short walk from Delhi University North…

Traveler Tip

Popular among college students. Good budget breakfast near DU campus.

Kamla Nagar Market, Delhi
Walk from Delhi University North Campus towards Kamla Nagar market food street.
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#10

Prem Di Hatti

Chole Bhature

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹120–₹150
Near: Pacific Mall Tagore Garden · ~1 km from Pacific Mall

A West Delhi breakfast landmark, Prem Di Hatti in Rajouri Garden is famous for its semi-dry, deeply flavoured chole served with fluffy bhature and a refreshing kulhad lassi. One of the best chole bhature spots in West…

Traveler Tip

Great breakfast place after shopping in Rajouri Garden. Try kulhad lassi.

Rajouri Garden, West Delhi
From Rajouri Garden metro station walk or take auto towards Prem Di Hatti near the market area.
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Radhe Shyam Chole Bhature

Chole Bhature

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹100–₹140
Near: Connaught Place · ~1.5 km from Connaught Place

Consistently ranked among the best chole bhature in Delhi, Radhe Shyam in Paharganj serves thick, rich chole with fluffy paneer bhature, tangy chutney and pickle. Conveniently located near New Delhi Railway Station and…

Traveler Tip

Perfect breakfast or brunch. Visit before 12 PM to avoid long queues.

Paharganj, New Delhi
From New Delhi Railway Station Paharganj side walk a few minutes to reach Radhe Shyam shop.
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#12

Concept Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹150–₹200
Near: Defence Colony Market · ~200 m from Defence Colony Market main road

Concept Shawarma in Defence Colony is one of Delhi's most talked-about shawarma spots, serving a Delhi-style chicken shawarma roll packed with lightly spiced chicken, onion, mayo, coriander and spring onion in soft…

Traveler Tip

Perfect evening snack or quick dinner. Expect rush after 7 PM.

Defence Colony Market, New Delhi
Enter Defence Colony Market from the main gate and walk towards the food lane where Concept Shawarma is located.
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#13

Sharma Ji Kachori Wale

Kachori Sabzi

Best for: Breakfast
Avg Price:₹40–₹60
Near: Kamla Nagar Market · ~300 m from Kamla Nagar Market gate

A Kamla Nagar street food staple, Sharma Ji Kachori Wale is famous for crispy urad dal kachoris served with fiery potato gravy and methi chutney. The thin, crunchy texture and bold spice level make this one of the best…

Traveler Tip

Best morning street breakfast. Very spicy so keep water ready.

Kamla Nagar Market, North Delhi
Walk inside Kamla Nagar market street food lane near clothing shops to reach this small shop.
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Gopal Sweets Corner

Bread Pakoda with Chole, Kalakand

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹60–₹180
Near: Kamla Nagar Market · ~350 m from Kamla Nagar main market

Gopal Sweets Corner in Kamla Nagar is a two-in-one street food stop — famous for its double-fried bread pakoda stuffed with potato and paneer served uniquely with chole gravy, and equally loved for its fresh kalakand…

Traveler Tip

Great evening snack with tea. Often crowded during evening hours. Fresh kalakand available in the afternoon.

Near Sharma Ji Kachori, Kamla Nagar, Delhi
From Kamla Nagar main market walk towards the snack street next to Sharma Ji Kachori.
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Vaishnav Chaat Bhandar

Aloo Tikki Chaat

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹80–₹120
Near: Kamla Nagar Market · ~400 m from Kamla Nagar market gate

Vaishnav Chaat Bhandar is one of the best aloo tikki chaat spots in Delhi, serving crispy potato patties stuffed with paneer, lentils and dry fruits, topped with sweet tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney and their…

Traveler Tip

Best evening street food snack. Heavy enough to replace dinner.

Kamla Nagar Market, Delhi
Walk inside Kamla Nagar chaat street where Vaishnav Chaat Bhandar is located.
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#16

Le Kababiyaa

Afghani Soya Chaap, Butter Chicken

Best for: Dinner
Avg Price:₹200–₹450
Near: Dwarka Sector 7 · ~500 m from Dwarka Sector 7 Metro Station

Le Kababiyaa in Dwarka is one of the best restaurants in West Delhi for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Their Afghani soya chaap — cooked in butter, cream and mild spices — is a crowd favourite, while the classic…

Traveler Tip

Best dinner spot for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Try with butter naan or rumali roti.

Dwarka Sector 7 Market, New Delhi
From Dwarka Sector 7 metro station walk or take a short auto ride to the market where the restaurant is located.
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KC Restaurant

Chicken Kadhai Momos

Best for: Evening Snack
Avg Price:₹200–₹250
Near: Dwarka Sector Area · ~1 km from Dwarka Metro Station

KC Restaurant in Dwarka is famous for its Chicken Kadhai Momos — a Delhi fusion dish where fried chicken momos are tossed in a creamy onion-capsicum gravy with butter and cream. A unique take on the classic momo, this…

Traveler Tip

Great evening snack or dinner. Best enjoyed hot with spicy momo chutney.

Dwarka, New Delhi
From Dwarka metro take a short auto ride to KC Restaurant located in the local market area.
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Delhi's most famous street food includes Chole Bhature (best at SitaRam Diwan Chand in Paharganj), Bedmi Puri with Nagori Halwa (Shyam Sweets in Chawri Bazaar), Aloo Tikki Chaat (Vaishnav Chaat Bhandar in Kamla Nagar), and Chole Kulche (Lotan Ji in Old Delhi). Chandni Chowk and Kamla Nagar are the two main street food hubs.

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"First morning in Delhi and someone pointed me to SitaRam in Paharganj. The bhature were enormous and the chole had this deep, slow-cooked flavour I couldn't place. Queued for 20 minutes and it was worth every second."

🍽️ Chole Bhature at SitaRam Diwan Chand

Priya Nair

Travelled from Kochi

"Bedmi Puri in Old Delhi hits differently on a Sunday morning. The halwa at Shyam Sweets near Chandni Chowk is sweet without being cloying. This is what Delhi street food is actually about."

🍽️ Bedmi Puri with Nagori Halwa at Shyam Sweets

Rahul Tiwari

Travelled from Lucknow

"The kachalu chutney at Vaishnav Chaat in Kamla Nagar is unlike anything I've had. The tikki was crispy, the toppings were generous. Came back the next evening too."

🍽️ Aloo Tikki Chaat at Vaishnav Chaat Bhandar

Sneha Kulkarni

Travelled from Nagpur

"Reached Chawri Bazaar at 8 AM after Red Fort. Lotan Ji's chole kulche was spicier than I expected but the kulche were perfectly soft. The ginger topping made it. Standing space only but nobody cares."

🍽️ Chole Kulche at Lotan Ji Chole Kulche

Arjun Mehta

Travelled from Surat

"Defence Colony shawarma at 8 PM — the garlic mint chutney inside the roll is what sets it apart. Slightly crowded and parking is a problem but the shawarma itself is genuinely good."

🍽️ Chicken Shawarma at Concept Shawarma

Divya Sharma

Travelled from Jaipur

"Walked from Delhi University to Kamla Nagar just for this. Bille Di Hatti's chole puri with halwa is a proper breakfast — filling, cheap, and the kind of thing you'd eat every day if you lived here."

🍽️ Chole Puri at Bille Di Hatti

Karan Bose

Travelled from Kolkata

"The bread pakoda with chole at Gopal Sweets in Kamla Nagar is a Delhi thing I'd never encountered before. Double fried, served with gravy — it sounds heavy but somehow works perfectly as an evening snack."

🍽️ Bread Pakoda with Chole at Gopal Sweets Corner

Meera Iyer

Travelled from Bengaluru

"Didn't expect to find soya chaap this good in Dwarka. Le Kababiyaa's Afghani version with butter naan was a proper dinner. The butter chicken was solid too but the chaap was the real standout."

🍽️ Afghani Soya Chaap at Le Kababiyaa

Vikram Reddy

Travelled from Hyderabad

"Sharma Ji's kachori in Kamla Nagar is the crispiest I've had in Delhi. The methi chutney is sharp and the potato gravy is fiery. Not for the faint-hearted but absolutely worth it."

🍽️ Kachori Sabzi at Sharma Ji Kachori Wale

Ananya Singh

Travelled from Patna

"Kadhai momos in Dwarka — only in Delhi would someone think to toss momos in a creamy onion gravy. KC Restaurant pulls it off well. The portion size is good but the wait can stretch to 30 minutes on weekends."

🍽️ Chicken Kadhai Momos at KC Restaurant

Rohit Joshi

Travelled from Indore

"First morning in Delhi and someone pointed me to SitaRam in Paharganj. The bhature were enormous and the chole had this deep, slow-cooked flavour I couldn't place. Queued for 20 minutes and it was worth every second."

🍽️ Chole Bhature at SitaRam Diwan Chand

Priya Nair

Travelled from Kochi

"Bedmi Puri in Old Delhi hits differently on a Sunday morning. The halwa at Shyam Sweets near Chandni Chowk is sweet without being cloying. This is what Delhi street food is actually about."

🍽️ Bedmi Puri with Nagori Halwa at Shyam Sweets

Rahul Tiwari

Travelled from Lucknow

"The kachalu chutney at Vaishnav Chaat in Kamla Nagar is unlike anything I've had. The tikki was crispy, the toppings were generous. Came back the next evening too."

🍽️ Aloo Tikki Chaat at Vaishnav Chaat Bhandar

Sneha Kulkarni

Travelled from Nagpur

"Reached Chawri Bazaar at 8 AM after Red Fort. Lotan Ji's chole kulche was spicier than I expected but the kulche were perfectly soft. The ginger topping made it. Standing space only but nobody cares."

🍽️ Chole Kulche at Lotan Ji Chole Kulche

Arjun Mehta

Travelled from Surat

"Defence Colony shawarma at 8 PM — the garlic mint chutney inside the roll is what sets it apart. Slightly crowded and parking is a problem but the shawarma itself is genuinely good."

🍽️ Chicken Shawarma at Concept Shawarma

Divya Sharma

Travelled from Jaipur

"Walked from Delhi University to Kamla Nagar just for this. Bille Di Hatti's chole puri with halwa is a proper breakfast — filling, cheap, and the kind of thing you'd eat every day if you lived here."

🍽️ Chole Puri at Bille Di Hatti

Karan Bose

Travelled from Kolkata

"The bread pakoda with chole at Gopal Sweets in Kamla Nagar is a Delhi thing I'd never encountered before. Double fried, served with gravy — it sounds heavy but somehow works perfectly as an evening snack."

🍽️ Bread Pakoda with Chole at Gopal Sweets Corner

Meera Iyer

Travelled from Bengaluru

"Didn't expect to find soya chaap this good in Dwarka. Le Kababiyaa's Afghani version with butter naan was a proper dinner. The butter chicken was solid too but the chaap was the real standout."

🍽️ Afghani Soya Chaap at Le Kababiyaa

Vikram Reddy

Travelled from Hyderabad

"Sharma Ji's kachori in Kamla Nagar is the crispiest I've had in Delhi. The methi chutney is sharp and the potato gravy is fiery. Not for the faint-hearted but absolutely worth it."

🍽️ Kachori Sabzi at Sharma Ji Kachori Wale

Ananya Singh

Travelled from Patna

"Kadhai momos in Dwarka — only in Delhi would someone think to toss momos in a creamy onion gravy. KC Restaurant pulls it off well. The portion size is good but the wait can stretch to 30 minutes on weekends."

🍽️ Chicken Kadhai Momos at KC Restaurant

Rohit Joshi

Travelled from Indore

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