When tourists think about Delhi, they imagine the Red Fort, wide roads, metro, hustle-bustle at Connaught Place, and opulent hotels. Ask a foodie to define the capital and they will paint a picture of crowded streets featuring 5*5 ft restaurants serving chole with a quarter plate-size bhature, deep-fried parathas, chilled kulfi, and other North Indian and Punjabi delicacies.
Though Delhi is the melting pot of different Indian and international cuisines, North Indian and Punjabi dishes dominate its culinary landscape. After chole bhature, dal makhani, and chaat, dilwalon ki Dilli is where you can and should relish a wide array of parathas. Slurrp connected with city foodies to bring you the best recommendations. Follow the guide below for your next paratha adventure across the capital.
Laxman Dhaba, Qutab Institutional Area
Recommended by Nikhil Kamath (@citizenkamath)
Laxman Dhaba is a makeshift eatery in the Qutab Industrial Area where you can order North Indian food at budget-friendly prices. They serve more than 12 kinds of parathas, including butter paratha, aloo paratha, paneer paratha, and dal paratha. Their menu features dishes like matar paneer, navratan korma, Punjabi dum aloo, and more. You can also order a plain omelette, egg bhujiya, butter chicken, chicken curry, keema curry, and bread omelette.
Address: G5PM+J96, Qutab Institutional Area Rd, Opp. IIFT Main Gate, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
Contact: 9818967110
Timing: 4am-11pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Chicken Paratha, Paneer Paratha, Butter Chicken
Meal Type: Veg and Non-Veg
Price for Two: Rs 600
Recommended by Mallikaaa (@imtoocheesyforyou)
Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal, Haryana, is an iconic spot in Delhi-NCR for paratha lovers. They have tandoori and tawa paratha on their menu. The list includes paneer paratha, aloo paratha, soya keema paratha, gobi paratha, mix paratha, etc. The restaurant also serves burgers, sandwiches, fries, snacks, noodles, rice, and more. They also cater to customers with requests for South Indian delights like onion dosa, masala dosa, uttapam, idli, and vada.
Address: No.52, 250KM Stone, Grand Trunk Rd, Murthal, Haryana 131039
Contact: 9053000285
Timing: 24 hours
Cuisines: North Indian, South Indian
USP Dishes: Aloo Paratha, Paneer Samosa, Tandoori Paratha, Lassi
Meal Type: Veg
Price for Two: Rs 1000
Pandit Ji Paranthe Wale, Ashok Vihar
Recommended by Mallikaaa (@imtoocheesyforyou)
Pandit Ji Paranthe Wale is the perfect joint to satisfy your hunger. If you are craving stuffed parathas, order their paneer paratha, mix paratha, gobi paratha, egg paratha, and pyaz paratha. The restaurant also serves plain rice, egg pulao, matar rice, dal rice, butter roti, cold coffee, and egg bhurji. You can enjoy a complete meal here for less than Rs 100. Can you ask for anything more?
Address: 10, Bansal Tower, Ashok Vihar II, Phase 2, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 110052
Contact: 9810060397
Timing: 6am-11pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Anda Paratha, Aloo Pyaz Paratha, Paneer Paratha
Meal Type: Veg, Eggetarian
Price for Two: Rs 500
Kuldeep Paranthe Wala, Green Park
Recommended by Nikhil Kamath (@citizenkamath)
While recommending top spots in the capital to relish parathas, Nikhil Kamath said, “Each neighbourhood of the city will mostly have its own parantha spot with its own loyal clientele. You'll find crowded push-carts on the street side selling paranthas and a simple vegetable curry or chole.” Kuldeep Paranthe Wala is exactly the spot where you can enjoy a complete meal in Green Park without burning a hole in your pocket. They serve aloo paratha, anda paratha, gobi paratha, paneer paratha, etc.
Address: Sri Aurobindo Marg Yusuf Sarai, Block A, Green Park Extension, Green Park, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
Contact: 9873127597
Timing: 6am-12am
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Anda Paratha, Aloo Paratha, Paneer Paratha
Meal Type: Veg, Eggetarian
Price for Two: Rs 250
Also Read: 10 Best Places To Relish Lassi In Delhi-NCR
Kake Di Hatti, Chandni Chowk
Recommended by Kamal Chauhan (@delhiciousness)
Kake Di Hatti is a popular spot for Delhites to indulge in North Indian, Chinese, Punjabi, and a few Italian dishes. Paratha fans can order pudina paratha, hari mirch paratha, lachha paratha, and more. From mushroom tikka to malai soya chaap, the restaurant has a wide range of snacks to please the palates of its clients. You can order mains, starters, and desserts for a complete three-course meal experience.
Address: Church Mission Rd, Cloth Market, Katra Ghel, Khari Baoli, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Contact: 7289038655
Timing: 8am-1am
Cuisines: North Indian, Chinese, Italian
USP Dishes: Gobi Paratha, Dhuandaar Naan, Authentic Punjabi Food
Meal Type: Veg
Price for Two: Rs 1200
Recommended by Gaurav Wasan (@youtubeswadofficial)
Flying Parantha is a stall in Safdarjung that sells the popular Indian flatbread with green chutney and butter. You can order a variety of stuffed parathas along with other North Indian dishes like naan, dal makhani, and butter paneer masala. Since the joint has a budget-friendly menu, you will often find people queuing up to savour their favourite dishes.
Address: H693+RR2, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Kidwai Nagar West, Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
Contact: NA
Timing: 8pm-2am
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Paratha, Butter Paneer, Dal Makhani
Meal Type: Veg
Price for Two: Rs 100
Moolchand Parantha, Lajpat Nagar
Recommended by Mallikaaa (@imtoocheesyforyou), Kamal Chauhan (@delhiciousness)
Moolchand Parantha in Lajpat Nagar is an iconic spot that every Delhite swears by. Ahead of the release of Bad Newz on July 19, 2024, Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk, and Tripti Dimri came to the capital for a promotional event and savoured paneer paratha at this shop. Their menu features dal paratha, aloo paratha, paneer paratha, chicken paratha, cheese pyaz paratha, chilli garlic paneer paratha, chicken egg paratha, and more. This place also sells South Indian dishes.
Address: 4, 5, 6 Lala Lajpat Rai Marg Moolchand Metro Station, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Vikram Vihar, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110024
Contact: 9871734042
Timing: 6am-11pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Chicken Paratha, Chilli Garlic Paratha, Paneer Paratha
Meal Type: Veg and Non-Veg
Price for Two: Rs 400
Recommended by Gaurav Wasan (@youtubeswadofficial)
Near Green Park metro station is a small shop called Eighteen Paranthe where you parathas with green and red chutneys. They serve more than 20 kinds of parathas, including palak pyaz paratha, mix paratha, matar pyaz paratha, chilli garlic paratha, chicken paratha, and mutton anda paratha.
Address: H654+XXC, Near Green Park Metro Station Gate No.1, Yusuf Sarai, New Delhi, Delhi 110016
Contact: 9811907539
Timing: 8am-11:30pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Chicken Paratha, Anda Paratha, Aloo Paratha, Chilli Garlic Paratha
Meal Type: Veg and Non-Veg
Price for Two: Rs 100
Dhabas in Naraina
Recommended by Nikhil Kamath (@citizenkamath)
According to Nikhil Kamatha, dhabas across the Naraina stretch in Delhi are a must-explore for every foodie. If you are in the capital and want to explore hidden spots serving finger-licking food, this is where you should start with. From a variety of parathas to starters, this stretch has all the solutions to your cravings.
Address: Avtar Dhaba, Naraina Upas, Block CB, Kirby Place, Naraina, New Delhi, Delhi 110010
Contact: 8743050294
Timing: 24 Hours
Cuisines: North Indian, Chinese
USP Dishes: Paratha, Noodles, Rice
Meal Type: Veg and Non-Veg
Price for Two: Rs 500
Recommended by Gaurav Wasan (@youtubeswadofficial)
If you have not tried parathas in Chandni Chowk’s Parathe Wali Gali, you haven’t explored the capital as a foodie. According to Gaurav Wasan, Pt. Babu Ram Devi Dayal Paranthe Wale is a must-visit if you are craving parathas. Apart from traditional aloo, matar, pyaz, and gobi parathas, this shop also has some unique dishes on the menu like momos paratha, khoya paratha, peri peri paratha, and more.
Address: 1984 -1985 , Gali Parnthewali, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Contact: 9313773576
Timing: 8:30am-10:30pm
Cuisines: North Indian
USP Dishes: Aloo Paratha, Momos Paratha, Peri Peri Paratha
Meal Type: Veg
Price for Two: Rs 150