Kebabs is a culinary delight that originated in Central Asia and the Middle East, however, today, it is relished by people across countries and continents. The meat is combined with a spiced mixture, added to skewers, and cooked to make the dish succulent. The grilled meat-based delicacy is savoured throughout the year, it has a special place on the Iftar spread.
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Ahead of Ramadan, which will reportedly begin on March 10, 2024, many people observing fast will relish nutritious and delicious kebabs to satiate their hunger and keep the body nourished.
What sets kebabs apart from other delectables is they can be made with many types of meat and vegetables. The fusion of spices, herbs, and other condiments along with charred flavour, make kebabs an irresistible delight. Here are the top 10 spots recommended by city foodies that are a must-visit in Delhi-NCR for Iftar.
Alkakori, Punjabi Bagh
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Anviti (@lady.epicurean) and Bhookad Delhi (@bhookad_delhi)
If you live near Punjabi Bagh or looking for an exemplary spot to savour melt-in-the-mouth kebabs, head to Alkakori. It’s a small joint that not only specialises in kebabs, but also other meat-based delicacies like mutton shahi korma, mutton burra, Afghani chicken, veg tandoori platter, Kashmiri dum aloo, and Lucknowi dum handi mutton biryani. The prices here are budget-friendly, so you can plan a visit with your friends and family.
Phone Number: 9911776786
USP Dishes: Mutton Shahi Korma, Chicken Kakori Kebab, Chicken Tangri Kebab, Afghani Chicken
Available Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Brunch, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 12.30 pm - 11.00 pm
Address: Shop No. 10, Crossing North Avenue Road, North Avenue, West Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110026
Cost For Two: Rs 700 (Budget-friendly)
Rajinder Da Dhaba, Safdarjung
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Anviti (@lady.epicurean) and Bhookad Delhi (@bhookad_delhi)
People looking for delicious galouti kebabs must visit Rajinder Da Dhaba in Safdarjung, New Delhi. Food blogger Bhookad Delhi called it one of the most underrated spots in the capital that many foodies don’t talk about. The eatery is known for catering to people with a variety of taste palates. Their speciality also includes makhmali fish, achari chicken, satay chicken, veg malai tikka, chilli mushroom, mutton barra, and butter chicken.
Phone Number: 9990033229
USP Dishes: Galouti Kebab, Makhmali Fish, Satay Chicken, Achari Chicken
Available Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian, Chinese
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 4.00 pm - 11.30 pm
Address: AB-14B, Nauroji Nagar Marg, opposite Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029
Cost For Two: Rs 600
The Great Kebab Factory, Mahipalpur
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Mallikaaa (@imtoocheesyforyou)
Are you headed to Radisson Blu Plaza in Mahipalpur, New Delhi? You must visit one of the most luxurious outlets of The Great Kebab Factory in Delhi-NCR. Apart from trendy interiors and pleasant ambience, the restaurant is also known for its service. They are famous for serving kebabs, dal, and curries. You must try galouti kebab, paneer makhanwala, kulfi, rabri, and Lucknowi lamb chop.
Phone Number: 011-26779191
USP Dishes: Galouti Kebabs, Dal, Jalebi, Kulfi
Available Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian, Chinese, Continental
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 7.00 pm - 12.15 am
Address: Corporate Floor, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel NH-8, New Delhi, Delhi 110037
Cost For Two: Rs 4000 (Fine-Dining)
Karim's, Jama Masjid
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Mallikaaa (@imtoocheesyforyou)
Though Karim’s has many branches spread across Delhi-NCR, including Ghaziabad and Noida, the one near Jama Masjid is the most famous among foodies, especially kebab lovers. It has a decent sitting area and offers top-notch service. You can host an Iftar party here and relish mutton jahangiri, Karim roll, mutton qurma, reshmi seekh kebab, badam pasanda, and chicken Jahangiri.
Phone Number: 011-23269880
USP Dishes: Mutton Qurma, Mutton Jahangiri, Karim Roll, Reshmi Seekh Kebab
Available Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 9.00 am - 1.00 am
Address: 16, Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Cost For Two: Rs 1,600 (Mid-Range)
Chicken Mahal, Ashok Vihar
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Anviti (@lady.epicurean)
Another top restaurant to savour kebab in Delhi-NCR is Chicken Mahal, located in Ashok Vihar. This eatery is known for a variety of chicken-based dishes on its menu. From chicken biryani to Afghani and Irani chicken, you name it and they have it. Their mutton and chicken seekh kebabs are equally famous. The food joint also serves some delicious vegetarian delights, including shahi paneer, veg chaap masala, mushroom masala, and butter paneer masala.
Phone Number: 9811994376
USP Dishes: Seekh Kebab Masala, Afghani Chicken, Irani Chicken
Available Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 6.00 pm - 11.00 am
Address: Murga Market, Puran Chand Yogi Marg, 22 A, Satyawati College Rd, Block J, Phase 1, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110052
Cost For Two: Rs 500 (Budget-friendly)
Azam's Mughlai, Khan Market
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Anviti (@lady.epicurean)
Khan Market in the capital is known for food joints serving lip-smacking dishes. Amid its bustling lands is Azam’s Mughlai, a small eatery that serves melt-in-the-mouth kebabs. Its menu has mutton kakori kebab, mutton seekh kebab, and mutton galouti kebab listed on its menu. The budget-friendly restaurant also sells dishes like chicken Afghani, chicken tikka, chicken biryani, soya tikka, chicken galouti roll, and fish tikka.
Phone Number: 09811007642
USP Dishes: Mutton Seekh Kebab, Chicken Biryani, Mutton Kakori
Available Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 12.00 pm - 12.00 am
Address: 1-B, Middle Lane, Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Cost For Two: Rs 600 (Budget-friendly)
Bhai Jee Restaurant, Greater Noida
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Mallikaaa (@imtoocheesyforyou)
If you live in Greater Noida and are looking to relish kebabs without commuting through Delhi’s traffic, head to Bhai Jee restaurant in Alpha I. It is a small joint with a sitting space to accommodate a small gathering of friends and family. The budget-friendly joint has chicken malai tikka, tandoori chicken, chicken lollipops, a variety of kebabs, and shawarma on its menu.
Phone Number: 8010058829
USP Dishes: Chicken Malai Tikka, Chicken Lollipop, Tandoori Chicken, Shawarma
Available Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Brunch, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Address: Alpha-I Commercial Belt, Block E, Alpha I, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201308
Cost For Two: Rs 550 (Budget-friendly)
Qureshi Kabab Corner, Jama Masjid
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Anviti (@lady.epicurean), Mallikaaa (@imtoocheesyforyou), and Bhookad Delhi (@bhookad_delhi)
Qureshi Kabab Corner near Jama Masjid is a must-try, especially during Ramadan. The eatery is famous among foodies for serving the creamiest and most delicious Mughlai gravies. With a budget-friendly menu and desi ambience, this place is perfect for savouring chicken kebab, red meat kebab, chicken seekh kebab, and seekh kebab rolls.
Phone Number: 9711693200
USP Dishes: Seekh Kebab Roll, Chicken Seekh, Red Meat Kebab, Chicken Kebab
Available Cuisine: Mughlai
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 5.00 pm - 11.00 pm
Address: K-140, Meena Bazar, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Cost For Two: Rs 400 (Budget-friendly)
Alkauser, Gurgaon
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Bhookad Delhi (@bhookad_delhi) and Mallikaaa (@imtoocheesyforyou)
In Gurgaon (officially called Gurugram), Alkauser is the best place to try kebabs during Ramadan. The food joint has a budget-friendly menu and caters to the vegetarian and non-vegetarian taste palates of its customers. Some of the must-try delicacies on its menu include chicken tandoori tikka, chicken kakori kebab, chicken barra, Afghani chicken, tandoori stuffed aloo, butter chicken, and mutton galouti kebab.
Phone Number: 7840845786
USP Dishes: Afghani Chicken, Chicken Korma, Varqi Paratha, Galouti Kebab
Available Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 12.00 pm - 2.00 am
Address: A, 131 shops, Supermart-1, DLF Phase IV, Gurugram, Haryana 122002
Cost For Two: Rs 700 (Budget-friendly)
Chacha Boti Wale, Janakpuri
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Bhookad Delhi (@bhookad_delhi)
The last food joint on the list to try kebabs in Delhi-NCR is Chacha Boti Wale in Janakpuri. This is the perfect place to visit with friends for Iftar. Its budget-friendly menu and succulent meat-based dishes make it an obvious choice during Ramadan. A few dishes that are worth a try here include tawa mutton tikka, mutton galouti kebab, chicken galouti kebab, and mutton boti.
Phone Number: 9971077687
USP Dishes: Mutton Galouti Kebab, Tawa Mutton Tikka, Mughlai Paratha, Chicken Galouti Kebab
Available Cuisine: North Indian
Type: Non-veg
Meals Served: Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 6.30 pm - 11.00 pm
Address: Vikas Surya Plaza Complex, C-6 B, Tihar Central Jail, Janakpuri, New Delhi, Delhi, 110058
Cost For Two: Rs 300 (Budget-friendly)