When The Midnight Munchies Come A-Calling! Best Places to Eat Out After Midnight in Delhi

This is perhaps the most vibrant part of the city post-sunset. An enclave almost exclusively inhabited by scholars & academics, it offers a youthful, culturally active atmosphere round-the-clock & its night Dhabas, canteens & hostels are always teeming with activity. Among the many iconic eating joints at JNU, the 24X7 Food Court offers everything from Mughlai curries, Biryanis & Tikkas to Momos, Noodles & Rolls to the humble Omelette and the all-important cup of Tea, as well as Ice-Cream. 

Address | JNU Old Campus, Munirka

Adjacent to the canteen is this Dhaba which is another brilliant eatery; this one offers an interesting spread of dishes & snacks from different parts of the Northeast. All the fish preparations are recommended, as is the Chicken Stew with Steamed Rice. The Momos are good & should you need something to wash the stuff down with, there is always an invigorating cup of Ginger Tea at hand. However, entry is restricted to campus students and their friends.

Not very far off, are the Parantha sellers at the Safdarjung Hospital. Active till about 3 in the morning, they stock all kinds of the piping stuffed bread, served fresh with Raita & Pickle.

Address | JNU Old Campus, Munirka

This place is buzzing after 11 PM and is scattered with midnight owls, youngsters and oldies alike. They serve alcohol up until 11 PM as well as well-prepared sheeshas & lots of popular midnight snacks, with a live counter serving scrumptious Anda Paranthas, Bun Omelettes & Pastas, drawing huge crowds who are regular patrons of this eatery. Open 24 hrs, this place will always welcome you with arms wide open. So whenever you're out late and hungry, just drop by!

Address | Hotel Vikram, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV

This 24 hour fast food joint is always packed with visitors, post-midnight who come here to indulge in all kinds of fast food with cuisines ranging from Indian, Chinese, and Continental alongside drinks to keep everyone satiated. They offer a wide range of popular food selections including pav bhaji, street food and biryani, amongst loads more. Their food is well-prepared, fresh and yummy, not-to-mention their quick service. A landmark in its own right, when craving food, you can always count on them. 

Address | Railway Station, Nizamuddin West

This is another must-visit destination. The lane opposite Gate 1 has street-side vendors active till about 1 - 2 AM. This area is extremely popular for the amount of meaty delicacies that you can get at dirt cheap prices, making this a regular haunt for pocket-money constrained college-goers! Sample the Tikkas & Seekh Kababs there & appease your sweet tooth with the Phirni, Gulab Jamun & Sweetened Milk with Almonds that's served here.

For those looking to buy groceries along with their late-night snack, look at the gas stations. The city abounds with ‘In & Out’ as well as ‘Twenty Four-Seven’ department stores; the former is open till about 1 AM & the latter is open around-the-clock. These stores stock it all, from rolls & burgers served hot across the counter to ready-to-eat Biryanis & Pizzas, ideal for a quick bite on-the-go. They provide, quick, hygienic and well-packaged fast food for those in a hurry.

They've Got Multiple Locations Across Delhi NCR

There are also posher 24 hr options such as Machan- The Taj Mahal Hotel, The Pavilion- ITC Maurya, New Town Cafe- Park Plaza, Palmyra- The Bristol Hotel, Cafe- Hyatt Regency, Yellow Brick Road- Taj Vivanta & 24/7- The LaLit, to name a few. Drop by any of theses swanky place to satiate those late-night hunger pangs!

The New Delhi Railway Station

Hunt down some finger-licking 'ghar ka khana' here at the New Delhi Railway Station. The entire street is dotted with a huge number of 24*7 open, thriving restaurants just waiting to welcome the travel-weary and hungry alike with piquant meals. How about staving away those late night munchies and heading on over!

Location | Right Opposite The New Delhi Railway Station

So, the next time you are stuck late at night with a growling belly, you know where to go!