While the new fine-dining restaurants in Delhi are the talk of the town, and there are far too many to explore, one can never get enough of the best street food in Delhi. From ghee-laced and spicy chhole bhature to the soft-as-clouds kulchas that are found on every turn, the street food scene is what captures the culinary soul of the city. Whether you’re visiting Delhi and looking for the best Delhi street food or are simply in the mood for an exciting foodie adventure, we’ve rounded up influencer Karan Dua’s (@dilsefoodie on Instagram) top street food recommendations to get you started:
Food Influencer Karan Dua Recommends Best Places In Delhi For Street Food
Baba Nagpal Chole Bhature
There is much more to Lajpat Nagar than shopping. While roaming your way through the market, you cannot miss the delectable bite of chole bhature from Baba Nagpal Chole Bhature. The place serves a flavour-packed and pocket-friendly menu that a real Delhite just can’t get enough of. While Dua swears by the chhole bhature served here, you can also choose to try other dishes like samosa, kachori, and dal samosa, all best paired with cold lassi.
Location– 7/25, Old Double Storey, Gupta Market, Lajpat Nagar 4, New Delhi
Timing: 8 am- 6 pm
Price for Two– INR 200
Kulcha King
Situated in the bustling heart of Delhi, Sarojini Nagar, Kulcha King fills up your stomach and heart with delectable varieties of kulchas served with chutneys and chhole. The kulchas here are loved for their smoky flavours, thanks to the use of tandoor. They also add a generous dollop of butter that takes it to another level. According to Dua, “This place is the best for those who enjoy Amritsari kulcha. It tastes exactly the same as the ones in Amritsar, and is served similarly, with chhole and pyaaz ki chutney.”
Location: Shop 144, Ring Road Market, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi
Timings: 8:30 am- 7 pm
Price for two: INR 250-300
Prabhu Chaat Bhandar
There are about a thousand places that claim to serve the best chaat in Delhi, and they may be right. But if you want to try a place that truly delivers, head to Prabhu Chaat Bhandar. It is an iconic joint that has nurtured a loyal customer base since 1935, when Nathu Laal started it. Located right next to the Union Public Service Commission building, the place is also commonly referred to as the “UPSC Chaat Wala.” Dua recommends “the crispy aloo tikki chaat, aloo chaat and the flavourful bhalla papdi chaat.”
Location: Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, UPSC Office Lane, Mansingh Road, New Delhi
Timing: 12 noon – 8 pm
Price for two: INR 150
Sapna Kachori Wala
If you love the quintessential Indian breakfast comprising kachori and aloo subzi, then Sapna Kachori Wala is where you need to head. The special patte wali kachori served here comes with a generous filling of spiced daal, deep fried until it is golden brown and perfectly crispy. Besides the kachori and aloo subzi, you can also indulge in the paneer pakora or the samosa and subzi combo. According to Dua, “This is my favourite place for crispy dal kachori, which is served with spicy aloo ki subzi in a Haridwar patta.
Location: Shop 8, Ground Floor, Part B, Community Centre, East of Kailash, New Delhi
Timings: 8:15 am- 8:15 pm
Price for two: INR 100
Bille Di Hatti
This is an age-old favourite street food joint for foodies situated in Kamla Nagar and famous for its delicious savouries. On weekends, you would be lucky if you could find space to even stand. But the hot puris served with chholey and sooji ka halwa with spicy onion rings is worth the challenge. While the menu features a great list of delectable options, like bread pakoras, lassi, jalebi, chole chawal, and rajma chawal, Dua recommends skipping all that for the puri chhole. He says, “This is an iconic place for puri chhole if you don’t like chhole bhature.”
Location: 72 D, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
Timings: 7 am- 7 pm
Price for two: INR 150
Chawla De Mashoor Chur Chur Naan
Chur chur naan is so popular in Delhi that you would find a joint selling it around every corner. But if you’re on the hunt for the best chur chur naan, then Chawla De Mashoor Chur Chur Naan comes highly recommended by Dua. With a wide variety of chur naan thali options, stay prepared to be spoiled for choice. According to Dua, “ This is my go-to place for chur-chur naan. My favourites are the aloo pyaaz and the mixed vegetables variant, which is served with dal makhani and chole or paneer, making it a filling lunch.”
Location: 8955, Chowk, Multani Dhanda, Paharganj, New Delhi
Timings: 10 am – 11 pm
Price for two: INR 300
