These Old Delhi restaurants are a haven for non-vegetarians
TRAVEL TRENDS, DELHI Updated : Dec 17, 2020, 14:43 IST
These Old Delhi restaurants are a haven for non-vegetarians
Old Delhi or Purani Dilli is a cultural and historical centre of India’s capital city. The region, besides being famous for its vintage architecture and the famous Chandni Chowk market, is also renowned for its narrow bylanes, dotted with some world-famous restaurants that are a meat-lover’s dream! These restaurants are a must-visit if you live for mouth-melting Mughlai cuisine.
Karim's
Address: 16 Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid, Delhi
If you are a meat lover, you definitely must have heard of Karim’s! Tucked away in the narrow lanes of Purani Dilli, this years-old eatery is undoubtedly one of the most prominent culinary destinations in the city. If you wish to experience authentic royal Mughlai cuisine, Karim’s is the place for you. When here, do not miss out on tasting their mutton burra, qorma, Mughlai chicken, and mutton nihari
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Al Jawahar
Address: Opposite Gate 1, Jama Masjid, Delhi
Set right next to Karim’s is Al Jawahar restaurant, this is another awesome option where one can relish authentic Mughlai food in Old Delhi. This modest restaurant serves some mouthwatering mutton biryani, qorma and a wide variety of kebabs. In fact, no dish from the menu will disappoint you.
Nasir Iqbal Biryani
Address: Basti Market, Hazrat Nizamuddin West, Delhi
This modest outlet is known for serving the best mutton biryani in the region. The eatery holds a special place in the hearts of non-veg lovers, who swear by its Moradabadi biryani. They serve large portions of meat mixed with aromatic rice, green chutney and raw onions. Also, after you are done with biryani, do taste their aromatic sweet dish phirni
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Changezi Chicken
Address: Khabas Pura, Daryaganj, Delhi
This is the place for the lovers of hot and spicy food. Changezi Chicken has a huge fan following and the place remains crowded most times of the day. The eatery spreads across an entire side of the road, and is still expanding. You don’t need to ask the address as the crowd will show you the way!
Aslam Chicken Corner
Address: Jama Masjid, Delhi
This one has been around for more than two decades now. This small eatery earned recognition for their unique preparation of butter chicken. People line for their chicken dishes. The chicken is first grilled in a tandoor and then soaked in butter. When it’s done, the chicken is again rubbed with a generous portion of butter all over again! The dish is then served with hot rumali roti.
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