A round-up of Delhi’s Delightful Food

You all must have heard about this common adage, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, likewise when in Delhi eat like a Delhite, right here on the streets, rendering you to indulge in some of the delectable dishes, which you may not find elsewhere in the country.  Rich in Indian cuisine, Delhi comes up with some of the popular restaurants which offer food with creative styles. There are various places to eat in Delhi, suiting to the budgets of all you can indulge in from fine dining to cheap local delicacies.

The gastronomical capital of India, Delhi offers its street food, what keep the people ticking off. Undoubtedly, food is the heart and soul of Delhi and when hunting for the best place to indulge in some delectable delicacies as every street has its own specialty offering the customers to treat their taste buds with tempting delicacies. Each boulevard is waiting for you with its desi tadka in order to satiate your taste buds. Meander through the streets of amidst the rustic walls following the sophisticated buildings of the city is a hub of authentic food. For each of you food enthusiasts, here is what you may refer to as the Bible of Food in Delhi. Go, indulge!

1. Bukhara

Bukhara has a string of awards to its credit, provided that you have loads of cash to splash as this restaurant is crowned with many sobriquets like the ‘Best Indian Restaurant in the World’ and"Best Restaurant in Asia" by the Restaurant Magazine in the UK. Distinguished for its rustic ambience, delectable kebabs that will etch your mind even after leaving the restaurant and not to forget the huge family size naan bread.

Note: Be sure to make a reservation.

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.
Cost: Around 4,500 rupees ($100) for two people.

2. Karim Hotel

 With its fourth generation of management, Karim has been established in its present location in 1913. The decor of this restaurant is simple and plain, but the food actually speaks volumes.  Here, Mughal style cooking is offered at reasonable prices, making up for the residents of Old Delhi to indulge in its delicacies, whenever they feel like treating their taste buds.

Opening Hours: 7 a.m. to midnight.

Cost: Around 500 rupees ($12) for two people.

 3. Punjabi By Nature

This multi-level restaurant is a hip hop place with an elegant ambience, Punjabi By Nature will provide you a view of waiters clad in traditional Punjabi attire. Known for its exotic creation of vodka gol gappas -- fried crispy shells filled with flavored vodka and other spices. The food is just wow, servings are generous, in the midst of soothing and inviting atmosphere. For those who want to spend some time in boozing may find a bar on the upper floor.

Opening Hours: 12.30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Cost: Around 2000 rupees ($50) for two people, including drinks.

For more information, you can also take a guide book of eating joints in Delhi, which will take you to the eating joints located in every nook and corner of the city. Indulge in online book shopping in India and get your work done just by clicking your mouse as there are various online bookstores in India like Lelobboks which will deliver your desired book at your doorstep. Consequently leaving you with all the famous restaurants to visit along with tasting the food from the by-lanes of the streets.