9 Fab Places Other Than Food Courts In Vasant Kunj To Grab A Hearty Meal

Aren’t you guys bored of visiting the same, lacklustre flashy stores and dull food courts of malls, gleaming in light so bright, you feel like you’re walking on the stage, ambushed by constant roaming judgmental eyes of people, coerced to perform any moment? AH! We are sailing on the same boat and we totally feel you. To break the cycle of this banality, we’ve some exciting places for you that would let you enjoy your meal, in a surreal ambience, with pleasant and soothing music, to make your weekend dinner with fam a major BAM!

1. Monkey Bar

India’s first gastro bar is a cosy cafe with amazing architecture and lip-smacking food. Their food is utterly delish and so filling. You gotta try their Goan Chorizo Pao, Tiger Steak, Flutterfly, Bang Bang Prawns, Butterfly Chicken, Keema Bao amongst other mouth-watering dishes. Their ambience is lit, looks rustic, quirky and elegant at the same time making it perfect for winters! After gorging all the yummies, you can challenge your friend to a game of foosball or pool and call it a night. Sounds good, right?

Where | Monkey Bar - Plot 11, Upper Ground Floor, LSC, Pocket C-6 & 7
Meal For Two | Rs 2,200
Timings | 12 PM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 11 4109 5155 & +91 7982 452 525
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/monkeybardel/

2. Nanking

Nanking is a quiet and tranquil Chinese restaurant that serves both veg and non-veg Chinese cuisines. Their Sliced Pork Chilly & Dry Schezwan Chicken, Manchow Soup, Aubergine & Mushroom Veggies and Sesame toast starters are simply divine. While you are munching away, do ask them for their sweet and spicy garlic sauces. The ambience is lovely, and the service is impeccable. Finish off your meal with their Masala Tea and you’ll be full for the rest of the day.

Where | Nanking - C-6, Local Shopping Complex, Opposite Delhi Public School
Meal For Two | Rs 2,000
Timings | 12 Noon - 3 PM, 6 - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 2613 8938 & +91 11 2613 8936
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Nanking-Chinese-Restaurant-111128150219/?rf=174098882621409

3. Bikkgane Biryani

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Wanna order in and nosh your favourite biryani, wrapped up in your fuzzy, warm quilt, at the comfort of your home? Then this is the place for you, folks! Their flavourful Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani, served along with yummy raita & salad, is exceptionally good and tastes so authentic that just the very bite would teleport you to the bustling, narrow lanes of the Old Nizam City of Hyderabad! So if you're a hardcore Biryani lover, looking for a filling meal or just craving biryani, then you must try this place!

Where | Bikkgane Biryani - Plot 111/9, Kishangarh
Meal For Two | Rs 650
Timings | 11:30 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 8860 893 329
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/bikkganebiryani/

4. Cafe Connect

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This rustic cafe will make you nostalgic and take you back to the good old college days. The crowd is mostly college-goers and the food is economically priced, with no compromise on the quality. Once you order their famous Keema Pao, you can’t resist ordering another one. You gotta also try their Veg Lasagne, Paneer Tawa Masala and Chocolate Oreo Shake. Check out this place, the next time you’re in VK.

Where | Cafe Connect - Ground Floor, Adjacent To Ambience Towers Car Market, Chattarpur Road, Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg
Meal For Two | Rs 700 
Timings | 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Call Them | +91 11 4180 9241 & +91 11 4180 9242

5. Barbeque Nation

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This is a classic place which serves the most flavourful and tantalizing BBQ starters! Even though BBQ Nation is a well-established name and is spread all across Delhi but this VK outlet, with its generous seating space, and impeccable food service makes this outlet one of the best!

Where | Barbeque Nation - Ground Floor, Pyramid Building, Opposite Delhi Public School, Sector C
Meal For Two | Rs 1,600
Timings | 11 AM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 11 6480 6060
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/BNVasantKunj/?ref=br_rs

6. Cheela Cafe

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This small, charming Indo-Chinese cafe with beaut interiors and soft, soothing, music,  will relax your mind and with food so yummy, it’ll make you come back for more! Try their lip-smacking Chilli Garlic Noodles, Paneer Naan, Masala Chai, Coffees, Chicken Curry, Dal Makhani, Paneer Tikka and more. We absolutely love this place for its rustic vibe and satisfying hearty meals. When are you visiting this one?

Where | Cheela Cafe - Shop K 64, Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg, Near CNG Pump
Meal For Two | Rs 700
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 11 6610 7209
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Indo-Chinese-Restaurant/Cheela-Caf%C3%A9-311473432648384/

7. Roasted By Roseate Vasant Kunj

It’s a great place where you can hang out with your bestie and grab a delish lunch with mouth-watering dishes like Parma Pizza, Tossed Panini Sandwich and Pumpkin Arancini, to name a select few. Did you know this place opens as early as 7 AM? Yep, this makes it the perfect spot for breakfast!

Where | Roasted By Roseate Vasant Kunj - Ground Floor, Plot No. 7 LSC, Pocket 6 & 7, Opposite Delhi Public School
Meal For Two | Rs 1,600
Timings | 7 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9650 046 392
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/RBRVasantKunj/

8. Cascade - The Grand New Delhi

Located at the opulent The Grand, where you can eat if you’re in the mood for something fancy. While you’re here, you must devour dishes like Royal Thai Green Curry Veg, Mutton Biryani, Chicken Club Sandwich and TONS of more droolworthy dishes that are totally worth trying over here. Overlooking a gorgeous greenspace, this restaurant is perfect for all those long-drawn gossip sessions! 

Where | Cascade - The Grand New Delhi - The Grand New Delhi, Nelson Mandela Road
Meal For Two | Rs 3,200 
Timings | 7 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9599 953 866

9. Blue Tokai Vasant Kunj

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The last one on this list is an outlet of the famous coffee chain that will make it to your to-visit list if your soul is addicted to caffeine. The decor inside follows a simplistic vibe and they have decked the other area with fairy lights. You must sip on decadent coffee flavours like Sea Salt Mocha, Peppermint Mocha and Iced Americano, to name a few selections!

Where | Blue Tokai Vasant Kunj - Plot 6, Pocket 9, LSC, Sector C
Meal For Two | Rs 500
Timings | 7 - 1 AM
Call Them | +91 9818 449 122
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/bluetokaivasantkunj/ 

So, which of these places are you gonna head over to?