Delhi, India — Restaurants
Chor Bizarre
Appearing more like an odds-and-ends treasure trove than the relaxed eatery that it is, Chor Bazaar (thieves' market) is adorned with unusual décor pieces such as matchboxes, antique combs and ivory sandals, as well as an old jukebox. Menu favorites include the Kashmiri specialty of goshtaba(lamb meatballs) with cardamom, and the Kashmiri taramis(thali) platter. Open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- North Indian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Hotel Broadway, 4/15 A Asaf Ali Rd, Central New Delhi
- City
- Delhi
- Website
- www.chorbizarrerestaurant.com
Karim Hotel Restaurant
Located in the heart of Old Delhi, the true home of Mughlai cuisine, the Karim Hotel restaurant has an informal atmosphere and dates back to the early 1900s. Authentic Mughlai dishes on the menu include mutton burrakebabs, tandoori bakra(lamb stuffed with chicken, rice, egg and fruit), and makhani murgh(chicken cooked in butter). Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Mughlai
- Price
- 3
- Address
- 16 Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid
- City
- Delhi
- Website
- www.karimhoteldelhi.com
Park Balluchi
Experience Mughlai cuisine in style at the Park Balluchi restaurant in Delhi's beautiful Deer Park. The restaurant's turbaned waiters serve a feast of kebabs and spicy tandoor dishes including lazeez dohra(kebabs with chicken and prawns or mince) and raan sikandari(tandoor grilled lamb). The restaurant has a second branch located near Leisure Valley Park in the city center. Both are open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Mughlai
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Deer Park, Hauz Khas Village or Sector-29, near Leisure Valley Park, City Center
- City
- Delhi
- Website
- www.parkballuchi.com
Punjabi by Nature
One of Delhi's most popular Punjabi restaurants, Punjabi by Nature is set on two floors with a display kitchen and warm atmosphere. The menu features exotic fare such as batear masaledar(masala quail) and raan-e-Punjab(tandoor roasted lamb), while the flambè gulab jamuns(deep fried balls of evaporated milk in flavored syrup) are great for dessert. Open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Punjabi
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Priya Complex, Vasant Vihar
- City
- Delhi
- Website
- www.punjabibynature.in
Shalom
The trendy Shalom restaurant serves delicious Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine in an upmarket, romantic setting. The restaurant's tapas selection includes lemon, paprika and garlic fish skewers or a Spanish asparagus and orange salad, while the main menu features dishes such as Dubai duck flavored with Arabic spices (served in a lemon, honey sauce with apricot and cinnamon flavors). Be sure to leave room for the decadent molten chocolate cake dessert! Open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 5
- Address
- N-18, N Block Market, Greater Kailash I
- City
- Delhi
- Website
- www.shalomdelhi.com
Bukhara
For travelers who really want to splash out Bukhara is the place to go. With a host of awards to its name, Bukhara has been voted 'Best Indian Restaurant in the World' by the UK's Restaurant Magazine. With dishes like the dal bukhara (tomato, ginger and garlic simmered black lentils) and mouthwateringly delicious tandoori prawns it is easy to see why it comes so highly recommended. The restaurant designed a selection of platters named the Hillary Platter, the Presidential Platter and the Chelsea Platter following a visit by the Clinton family in 2009. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations are a must.
- Food Type
- Indian
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Diplomatic Enclave, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri
- City
- Delhi
- Website
- http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=423
