10 Iconic & Fantastic Food Haunts That Every DU Fresher MUST Visit In South Campus

Major part of your college life is spent in classes, finishing up your notes and studying for the endless internals. BUT an even more time is spent lazing in the canteens and roaming around the campus, trying out the new cafes and chilling at the old fave spots (#NotSorry). So, for all the fucchas, we have listed out some of the most famous and iconic food haunts in and around South Campus that should be on your must check out list!

1. Big Yellow Door

Let’s kickstart this list with every South Campus wala’s forever love, i.e., Big Yellow Door AKA BYD. If you’ve ever been to this place, then you’d know that you might have to wait for a long time to finally get a seat here, so make sure you come at a time when it isn’t that crowded. Their Baked Mix Sauce Pasta, Butter Chicken Pizza and Cheesy Nachos Mexicana are absolute must haves. So, head here and try them all out RN!

Where | Big Yellow Door - H 8, Opposite Venkateswara College, Satya Niketan
Meal For Two | Rs 600
Timings | 10 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 7042 294 297
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/BigYellowDoor/

2. Woodbox Cafe

Remember those huge, over-loaded platters on your Insta feeds that make you drool, just by the pictures? Yeah, these guys are to blame for it. The humongous Herbivore Platter, the mouth-watering pizzas in the jar and the frothy Black Forest Cake Shake here are all amazing and something no foodie can miss out on. So, call in all your friends and hog away the yummy food here!

Where | Woodbox Cafe - Shop 288, Opposite Venkateswara College, Satya Niketan
Meal For Two | Rs 850
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9818 364 446
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/woodboxcafe/

3. Kev’s Cafe

Kev’s Cafe has been the fave adda of all the South Campusite for a long time now and why wouldn’t it be, this place serves freaking 36 varieties of Maggi. They dish out Mughlai Maggi, Delhi Dhaba Maggi, Italian Maggi, Mutton Omelette Maggi and lots more (starry eyed). You can also try out their Afghani Pan Fried Momos, Chicken Malai Tikka Roll and Wheat Fried Momos without burning a huge hole in your pocket!

4. Cafeteria & CO.

Cafeteria & CO. is, hands down, one of the coolest places to chill at in South Campus. Once you’re able to take your eyes off the quirky interiors of this place, order up their Donald Trump Burger (such fun name), Shrimp Pizza or Mutton Point Steak with their Frozen Whipped Mocha and you’d thank us later, not kidding!

Where | Cafeteria & CO. - 293, Near Moti Bagh, Satya Niketan
Meal For Two | Rs 900
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 11 4904 9744
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/cafeterianco/

5. Mom Hand Momos

Momos are bae and the creamy, mouth-watering gravy momos from Mom Hand Momos are an absolute delight to all the momo lovers out there. Since student life means being broke all the time, this place is a saviour for all the student janta out there. While you’re here, sample their Chilly Gravy Momos, Steamed Chicken Momos, Chicken Garlic Chowmein and Chilly Potato, you’re gonna love them all!

Where | Mom Hand Momos - Opposite Venkateshwara College, Satya Niketan
Meal For Two | Rs 200
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9953 033 256

6. Echoes Satya Niketan

If you love your food, like we do, then Echoes Satya Niketan is just where you need to park your wagons at after those boring and long lectures. The rustic ambience of this place with all the cute li’l medals and trophies makes it an even cooler spot to hangout at. Don’t forget to try out their Classic Butter Chicken Thali and Runner Up Burger, they’re delish AF!

Where | Echoes - 17, 1st Floor, Opposite Venkateswara College, Satya Niketan
Meal For Two | Rs 600
Timings | 11:30 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9999 258 597
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/echoessatyaniketan/

7. Diggin

Okay, Diggin is, without a shred of doubt, one of the most popular places to chill at in South Campus. Right from the beautiful terrace area to the wall art to the pretty fairy lights, everything here will make you wanna take your phones out and click a few (read - many) pictures. Their thick, yummy Belgian Chocolate Shake, Lamb Lasagna and Mascarpone Risotto are something you cannot miss out on, so scamper over to this place TODAY!

Where | Diggin - Anand Lok Shopping Centre, Opposite Gargi College, Anand Lok
Meal For Two | Rs 1,400
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 11 3310 5376
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/diggincafe/

8. QDs Restaurant

We really don’t need to introduce these guys to you, now do we? QDs Restaurant has been our one stop destination for their scrumptious Tandoori Momos and Dahi Chicken Roll. Located near Venky College, this place is just what your forever bhukkad souls need when you want to just skip your classes and hangout with your squad. So, drop by this place and hog away their totes amazing momos and rolls!

Where | QDs - 294, Satyaniketan Market, Near Venkateshwara College, Satya Niketan
Meal For Two | Rs 800
Timings | 11:30 - 2 AM
Call Them | +91 11 3080 6653
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/QDsRestaurant/

9. Chowringhee Kathi Roll

Nothing beats post college evening hunger pangs like a loaded, scrummy roll from this eatery, period. And if you haven’t been to this place yet, then we order you to go there right away for you’ve no idea what you’re missing out on. Their Lemon Chicken, Paneer, Manchurian, Chilly Paneer and Chilli Chicken Rolls are something you HAVE to try out for sure!

Where | Chowringhee Kathi Roll - 93, Opposite Venkateswara College, Satya Niketan
Meal For Two | Rs 600
Timings | 11 AM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 9555 599 996
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/ChowringheekathiRolls/

10. Off Campus

With a cool terrace area and menu full of tantalizing dishes, Off Campus is one cool chilling place for you and your buds. Their Chicken Samosa, Mutton Patty Burger, Soya Chaap Masala Roll and Molecular Golgappe are simply amazing. So, call in all your friends and head here for a hearty meal & lots of fun time!

Where | Off Campus - 284, Opposite Sri Venkateshwara College, Satya Niketan
Meal For Two | Rs 800
Timings | 10:30 AM - 11: 30 PM
Call Them | +91 11 3080 6313
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/OFFCAMPUSBISTRO/

So, which of these places are you heading to after lectures today?

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Tashika Tyagi

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