Thursday 18 February 2016

5 Best North Indian Restaurants For all Budgets

Delhi is rich in north Indian cuisine and its restaurants have come up with some creative ways of presenting it. There are some outstanding places to eat in Delhi to suit all budgets, from fine dining to cheap local eateries. These Indian restaurants in Delhi won't disappoint.


1: Bukhara


 Bukhara has a string of awards to its name, including being voted "Best Indian Restaurant in the World" and "Best Restaurant in Asia" by the Restaurant Magazine in the UK. It's known for its rustic atmosphere, unforgettable kebabs, and huge family sizenaan bread. Be sure to make a reservation.

Address: ITC Maurya Sheraton hotel, Diplomatic Enclave, Sadar Patel Marg, New Delhi.

Opening Hours: 12.30 p.m. to 2.45 p.m. for lunch on weekends. 7.30 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. for dinner daily.

What's Good: The Dal Bukhara (black lentils simmered overnight with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic) has achieved legendary status. Kebab lovers will also appreciate the Burrah Kabab and Murg Malai Kebab.


2: Dhaba


The rustic Dhaba has been made to resemble a highway restaurant (albeit a refined one!), complete with colourful truck inside. It serves up authentic Punjabi cuisine and the waiters are resplendent in traditional Punjabi attire. Reservations for dinner are essential as it's only a small space.

 Address: The Claridges hotel, 12 Aurangzeb Road, near Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 

Opening Hours: 12.30 p.m. to 2.45 p.m. for lunch. 7 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. for dinner.

What's Good:  The signature dishes are Balti Meat (lamb shank curry), home-style Tiffin Chicken, and Kanastree Baingan (mashed eggplant cooked in clay oven with spices).


3: Karim’s


The legendary Karim Hotel is now in its fourth generation of management, having been established in its current location in 1913. The decor of this restaurant is nothing much to look at but the food more than makes up for it. Karim Hotel offers inexpensive Mughali style cooking at its best. Its location in Old Delhi also provides a fascinating insight into a side of Delhi that many visitors don't get to see.

Address: 16 Gali Kebabian, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi. 

Opening Hours: 7 a.m. to midnight.

What's Good: The Dil Bahaar Dopiaza Stew (mutton cooked without water in onions with curd and whole spices) and Dil Pasand (Heart's Liking) Seekh Kebab.


4: Zaffran


Conveniently located in Connaught Place, Zaffran is furnished with simple yet elegant wood and cane decor. Its large window panes offer a memorable view of the city. The menu features Punjabi and Mughlai specialties, and the chutneys and masala pastes are all made in-house. See your meal being cooked in the busy open kitchen.

Address: Hotel Palace Heights, D-26/28, Inner Circle,Connaught Place, New Delhi. 

Opening Hours: 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to midnight.

Dal Makhani, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Parsi Kulfi (ice cream).


5: Punjabi By Nature


The hip and elegant Punjabi by Nature is known for its unique creation of vodka gol gappas -- fried crispy shells filled with flavoured vodka and other spices. The food is excellent and the servings are very generous. You can combine dining with shopping, as the restaurant is located in a popular mall.

Address: Ambiance Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. 

Opening Hours: 12.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

What's Good: The Raan-e-Punjab (roast leg of lamb), Naan bread, and vodka Gol Gappas.



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