Delhi's Iconic Eateries Trail For Indian Food
By Pakhi Rewri
With its rich cultural heritage and age-old lanes and neighbourhoods, Delhi is one of the best places in the world to indulge in a bit of history while also indulging in the best of dishes. Here are some of the oldest restaurants of Delhi where you can get a slice of food and history on the plate.
*Some restaurants listed in this trail serve non-vegetarian food, but have been added because they have good vegetarian options on their menu as well.
Indian Coffee House
Indian Coffee House is one of the most legendary places in Delhi. The vibe is simple and the food is very affordable. It is a great place for someone who wants to eat good food on a budget. The branch of Delhi was established in the Connaught Place locality of New Delhi in 1957. Over the years it became a popular social place for famous leaders and political activists. Indian Coffee House has now multiple branches all across the country. One of the most prominent branches of the Indian Coffee House is in Connaught Place. You can have great South Indian Food along with the most authentic-tasting coffee at the place.Kwality
If you want to have a luxurious dining experience and a decadent meal, then there is nothing better than Kwality. This restaurant was established back in the 1940s and has been one of the biggest names among the restaurants in Delhi. The interior of the place has been set up in a way that gives it a very vintage feel. With more than 80 years of seamless service, the restaurant has evolved with time and introduced multiple dishes to keep up with the changing tastes of people. Bhaturas, Prawn Cocktails, Paneer shashlik and mulligatawny soup are the most famous delicacies that you can try at this place.Moti Mahal
Moti Mahal is as old as the independent India and it is often said to be the first restaurant of independent India. It is a place that has been successful in treasuring the authentic Tandoori andPeshawari Cuisinein India despite the partition. The place is lavishly decorated and is a must-try for people who have a thing for north Indian food. Also, it is not expensive unlike many other old restaurants in Delhi dedicated to north Indian and Peshawari cuisine. It is the perfect place to have a good dinner with your family.Wenger’s
Wenger’s is one of the oldest bakeries in Delhi and was established in 1924. Next year, Wenger’s will complete a hundred years of serving waffles, burgers, pastries and hotdogs to the people of Delhi. It is also one of the few bakeries in Delhi that introduced the concept of salads and Portuguese desserts. It was in 1926 that Wingers was properly established as a cafe and confectionery. Currently, you can find all sorts of contemporary desserts, including waffles, pies, tiramisus, pancakes, and many other things. The place is also very budget-friendly, and you do not have to pay extravagant money to enjoy delicious desserts.United Coffee House
United Coffee House opened in 1942 and is a cult classic restaurant with a history of more than 80 years. The best part about the United Coffee House is that it shows all types of food, whether it's Mediterranean, North Indian, European, or some other off-beat types of dishes. The United Group was started by Lala Hansraj Kalra, who was the son of a liquor baron and had a flourishing business in Sialkot. After the partition, the family decided to open a restaurant in the area of New Delhi. Initially, it was a 24 Aranu restaurant and was called ‘Esplanade’. Currently, it is being run by the third Kalra generation.Karim’s
Although there are a lot of Karim’s in Delhi, the original one is situated inChandni Chowk.It is one of the few hyped places that is worth trying out. To experience the utmost food ecstasy you can grab some kebabs from the nearby area of Jama Masjid and enjoy the combination.
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