8 of the best places to dine in Chandni Chowk

They say it is hard to find paradise on earth, but if you’re a food lover, then look no further. At the heart of Old Delhi lies not just Delhi’s, but one of India’s finest food markets, where the aroma of delicious recipes being prepared is strong enough to attract people from miles away. Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and most popular places in Delhi where people from all geographical locations and all walks of life come to get a taste of some of the tastiest food in India. With so many eateries offering mouthwatering dishes, it is hard to deduce which are the best out of the lot, but after painstakingly eliminating the rest, here are 8 of the best places to dine in Chandni Chowk.

For anyone who loves chaat, Natraj Dahi Bhalla Wala is one of the best makers of the street food. Selling just two items, Dahi Bhalla and Aloo Tikki, this eatery has perfected the art of making both. So if you’re in the mood for possibly the tastiest bowl of Dahi Bhalla, this is the place for you.

Street food in India is synonymous with chaat, and Lala Babu Chaat Bhandar has the distinction of being one of the best at making it. From Gobi Matar Samosa to Dahi Bhalla, this eatery has mastered street food preparations.

A wide variety of kulfis that are made here cannot be found in many other places. What’s more, even common flavours like kesar pista and plain kulfi that are sold at Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi Wala are one of the best in the country. Make sure you try their cane kulfi and khajjur kulfi.

A one stop shop for a majority of Indian street food, Kake Di Hatti delivers high quality and quantity for a low price. The taste of food at the all-vegetarian restaurant makes you forget about the existence of non-vegetarian food, as the overwhelming taste of soya chaap or the signature Kake Naan leaves no room for the thought of chicken or mutton.

Kachoris are one of Delhiites’ favourite foods, and not many places can boast of serving better kachoris than Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala. Their crisp kachoris served with delicious aloo ki sabzi will leave you satiated, yet wanting more.

Khurchan is a white and gooey dessert (no it’s not the same as rasgulla), which is made with the reduction of boiled and sweetened milk. Khurchan trasnslates to leftovers, and we can guarantee that this will be the most toothsome leftovers you’d have ever had. Their Khurchan Mava is one of their tastiest offerings. (Image: Instagram/baandartube)

Paranthe Wali Gali is a street in Chandni Chowk that is perhaps one of the most famous streets in Delhi. As the name suggests, it hosts a whole lot of eateries that sell paratha, and the one place that stands out is Babu Ram Devi Dayal Paranthe, whose scrumptious and age old parathas made with desi ghee are a treat to your taste buds.

From the depths of Amritsar, Amritsari Lassi Wala brings the traditional taste of Lassi to Delhi. Their creamy, frothy, and chilled glasses of buttermilk provide respite to beat the heat, and complemented by the many flavours they offer, you have yourself one of the best glasses of lassi in the city. (Image: Instagram/foodie_akshay_kumar)