Dine For A Menu Inspired By Khan Market In Khan Market
KLAP celebrates its 5th birthday with a new food and drinks menu that encapsulates the different avatars embodied by Khan Market over the years
If there are three places in Delhi where I spend most of my time, it is my house, my office, and Khan Market. There is something so charming about spending an evening at Khan that most of my plans either start or end there. This makes me familiar with almost all eateries in the market and when I knew that on its 5th birthday KLAP (one of my go-to destinations for my beloved asparagus sushi) was paying an ode to Khan Market through a special menu, you best believe I went to try it.
Food Menu
The food menu at KLAP was developed around the five lanes of Khan Market and the neighbourhood’s many avatars over the years.
There is smoke coming off the Robatayaki Sticks and sharp citrus running through the Ceviche, while slow-cooked comfort anchors the KLAP Kulcha and Dal Makhani. Fiery sauces coat the Singapore Black Pepper Crab, buttery Benne Dosa comes straight off the pan, and crisp little bites of Ghee Podi Idli Coins disappear almost as soon as they hit the table. Somehow, it all belongs together here.
The KLAP Bhel takes something familiar and gives it a completely different pace with avocado, glazed pumpkin, coconut, and crisp brown rice. The Robatayaki Sticks bring the smokiness of Japanese flame grilling; whether it is prawns brushed with chilli-garlic, tofu cooked over an open fire, or Belgian pork belly picking up caramelised edges on the grill, each version carries that same fire.
Some dishes stay closer to comfort. The KLAP Kulcha with 24-hour slow-cooked Dal Makhani comes from old Delhi meals, while the Bengali Fish Curry carries the mustard and green chilli flavours I grew up eating at home.
While the Osaka-style Pressed Sushi draws on the traditional oshizushi of Japan’s Kansai region, it is carefully layered and finished with a lighter touch than people usually expect from sushi.
The coastal dishes became an important part of the menu very early on. The Benne Dosa carries the buttery richness it is loved for, while the Ghee Podi Idli Coins arrive crisp around the edges with podi spice and fresh coconut chutney.
Even the desserts follow that same instinct. Served warm, the syrup-soaked Gul-Gulli Gulab Jamun were my favourite from the menu.
Drinks Menu
As someone who dined at KLAP and tried the new drinks menu alongside the food, I can assure that as a guest you may not remember every ingredient in a cocktail, but you will always remember how every drink was crafted with attention not just to the craft but to the idea they were governed by.
The menu narrative moves through the five lanes of Khan Market, tracing the neighbourhood’s evolution from a travellers’ market in 1951 to a hub for booksellers, then its diplomatic influence, its emergence as a cultural dining destination, and its present-day identity as one of Delhi’s most active social hubs.
I enjoyed The Handshake which is a perfect fit for those who enjoy themselves a spirit-forward martini, but with a softer, more rounded finish. Gin, pickled plum, and brine give the drink depth while keeping it smooth and easy to settle into.
Their take on whisky highball is The Table Favourite which was another drink that deserves a mention. It features Black Label with genmaicha, buckwheat tea, and an in-house green apple cordial. Crisp and sparkling, it is one of the easiest drinks on the menu to keep returning to. Served on an illuminated coaster, the light passes through the ice and glass in a way that subtly shifts the mood of the table around it.
Seen at Khan began with the structure of a classic gin sour, before taking on a more coastal direction through tempered gin infused with hing, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and red chilli. The savoury edge remains pronounced, though the finish stays bright and clean.
The Bookmark is another highlight on the menu. Inspired by the structure of an espresso martini, it uses caramelised brown miso alongside flash-brewed coffee and vanilla pod to introduce a deeper savoury note. More often than not, it becomes the drink everyone at the table ends up trying before the night is over. I tried too and loved.
Information
Address: 2 & 3, Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Price for two: INR 5,000 (with alcohol), INR 2,800 (without alcohol)
Timings: 12 pm – 1 am
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