Old Delhi’s Heritage Joints For Kebabs
By Krati Purwar
Kebabs are delectable treats made by roasting meat, and the lanes of Old Delhi are famous for eateries that serve some of the best kebabs that you have to taste. Check out the recommendations of eateries in the vicinity where you can gorge on rich and flavourful kebabs at pocket-friendly prices.
*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.
Abdul Ghani Qureshi Kabab Corner
Located opposite Gate 1 of Jama Masjid, Abdul Ghani Qureshi Kabab Corner serves melt-in-the-mouth kebabs. Their chicken and mutton seekh kebabs are famous among foodies. But it’s not just kebabs that they sell, their pocket-friendly menu also has chicken tikka, chicken tandoori, chicken fry, rumali roti, paneer tikka, chicken biryani, chicken nahari, chicken achari, fish tikka, etc. Depending on your hunger and the size of the party, you can order a quarter, half, and full plate for your favourite dish.Bhaijaan Kebabs
If you are looking for a hidden gem to try kebabs in the capital, you must head to Bhaijaan Kebabs in Old Delhi. They are famous for Chicken kebabs and keema. They don’t have a long list of dishes but are renowned among natives for selling feather-light kebabs. Chicken keema is only available in the afternoon. You can also ask them to add kebabs between a sliced bun and enjoy a delicious desi burger.Ghalib Kabab Corner
Located in the bustling lanes of the Nizamuddin area is a small eatery that is popular for selling phirni, seekh kebabs, red meat kebabs, and chicken korma. They have North Indian and Mughlai dishes on their menu, including chicken tandoori, chicken nihari, chicken biryani, mutton tikka, mutton seekh kabab, paneer tikka roll, dal fry, mutton korma, etc. The eatery also serves romali and khamiri roti and sweets like firni and kheer nawabi.Karim’s
In the busy streets near Jama Masjid, one can easily spot Karim’s Hotel, which serves the best of Mughlai and North Indian cuisines. Their most sought after dishes include mutton qurma, mutton jahangir, chicken jahangir, badam pasanda, and reshmi seekh kebab. However, if you want to try something new, you can order keema naan, murgh biryani anarkali, chicken handi, nargisi kofta, fish tikka roll, and mutton burra. Karim’s assorted kebab platter is a must-have if you call yourself a kebab enthusiast. They have a few options for vegetarians too like paneer tikka, dal tadka, boondi raita, malai kofta, and subz-e-khazana.Babu Bhai Kabab
In the cramped streets of Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, is a tiny shop of Babu Bhai Kabab, that sells the best mutton and chicken kebabs in the vicinity. They only have Mughali dishes and kebabs on their menu. People from far ends of the capital swear by this food joint to satiate their cravings for kebabs. You must also try their chicken tikka and seekh kebabs that they serve with tangy and spicy chutney and raw onions on the side.Lulu Kababee
Near Jama Masjid is Lulu Kababee which attracts locals like bees because it sells soft and lip-smacking kebabs and tikkas. They have boti kebabs that they cook to perfection, crispy on the outside and juicy inside. They serve it with green chutney and roasted vegetables or side salad. If you like the spicy notes in a dish, don’t forget to try their mutton seekh kebabs and chicken reshmi.Al-Nasar Kababi
This food joint is located near Jama Masjid, Delhi, and is known for serving delicious kebabs. It is a small stall run by a few men. You can order biryani and seekh kebab as well. The kebabs come on a plate garnished with green mint chutney and sliced onions and tomatoes. This pocket-friendly joint is quite famous among locals.Al-Jawahar
Al-Jawahar is a restaurant located near Jama Masjid with a comfortable seating area so that customers can enjoy their dishes to the fullest. They serve different types of biryani, kebabs, fried chicken or fried fish, curries, and flatbreads. Vegetarians can order aloo matar, shahi paneer, dal fry, chana dal, and other mains on their menu. They also have soup if you are in a mood for something cosy in the winter season.
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