Budget-Friendly Dishes You Can Indulge In At Zakir Nagar Under A Total Bill Of Only Rs 1000!

f your stomach starts singing "bhookh lagi hai, kya karein?" every evening and your wallet reminds you to calm those hunger pangs, then Zakir Nagar is about to become your new bestie. This foodie paradise in Delhi is full of flavour-packed dishes, from melt-in-mouth kebabs to juicy burgers that deserve their own fan page—all without burning a hole in your pocket. Whether you're planning a midnight food trail with the gang or just want to treat yourself after a rough week, we've rounded up the best dishes under ₹1000 that’ll make both your taste buds and budget do a happy dance. Let’s get khaana-crushing, shall we?

1. Black-Loaded Chicken Cheese Burger 

This ain’t your average burger—it’s a whole flavour bomb! Stuffed with juicy chicken and oozing with cheese sandwiched soft fluffy buns; this burger from Al-Nihar is a certified show-stealer. It's messy, it's meaty and most definitely magical. And yes, it’s only under ₹300!

Where | Al Nihar - 278/A/1, Ground Floor, Opposite Okhla Village, Zakir Nagar
Timings | 1:45 PM - 10:45 PM 
Price | Rs 230
Meal For Two | Rs 350 

2. Daleem Biryani With Egg  

If you thought Biryani is a vibe, wait till you try this crazy combination of Biryani and Haleem! Zakir Nagar’s Daleem Biryani is here to make that crazy combination come true and we are here for it. Think slow-cooked haleem vibes, spread over aromatic Biryani and a protein-packed egg on top to seal the deal. One plate and you’ll be coming back for more (yup, it’s that good!)

Where | Daleem Biryani - Jogabai Extension, Zakir Nagar, Okhla
Timings | 8 AM - 9 PM 
Price | Rs 60
Meal For Two | Rs 400  

3. Seekh Kebabs And Tikkas 

If you haven’t done a Talib Kebab run post 8 PM, are you even a Delhiite? Their seekh kebabs and tikkas are straight-up fire—smoky, juicy, and perfectly spiced. So, grab a plate, squeeze some lemon, and dip into the fresh mint chutney bliss.

Where | Talib Kababs - 143, Zakir Nagar Main Rd, Jogabai Extension, Zakir Nagar
Timings | 8:30 PM - 9 PM
Price | Rs 100
Meal For Two | Rs 450

4. Ghee Nalli Nihari  

Is there anything as too much Nihari? Well, when it comes to Ghee Nalli Nihari from Javed Nihari, it’s never too much. *wink wink* We are drooling at just the thought of this fall-off-the-bone meat, slow-cooked in rich, aromatic gravy and drenched in ghee—Javed’s Nalli Nihari is just pure indulgence. Eat it with khamiri roti and forget your worries (and cholesterol levels).

Where | Javed Nihari - Zakir Nagar Main Rd, Mehboob Nagar, Jogabai Extension, Zakir Nagar
Timings | 12 PM - 3 PM, 4 PM - 12 AM
Price | Rs 450 (Full Plate) 
Meal For Two | Rs 400

5. Mutton Galawati Kebabs 

These kebabs are smooth like butter! So soft that’ll you’ll be gulping down one after another. Mutton Galawati kebabs from Lucknowi Galawati Kababs is a soft melt-in-mouth experience that’ll make your taste buds sing qawalis. Perfectly spiced and seared to perfection, they’re the MVPs of every foodie’s Zakir Nagar run.

Where | Lucknowi Galawati Kabab - Shop 57/2, Street 12, Zakir Nagar, New Delhi
Timings | 12 PM - 4:30 PM, 6 PM - 12 PM
Price | Rs 160
Meal For Two | Rs 250

6. Sheermal 

Soft, slightly sweet, and golden-baked perfection—Haji Imran’s sheermal is not just bread, it’s an emotion. Pair it with nihari or kebabs, and suddenly your meal feels royal AF. One bite and you'll understand why OGs swear by it. And the best part? It won’t cost you a fortune—only cravings for more!

Where | Hali Imran - 62/5, Zakir Nagar Main Rd, Jogabai Extension, Zakir Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi
Timings | 9 AM - 11 PM
Price | Rs 100 
Meal For Two | Rs 200 

7. Chicken Tikka Roll 

This roll is what late-night dreams are made of—loaded with spicy chicken tikka, onions, and a slather of mint chutney, all wrapped in a buttery rumali roti. It’s quick, it's filling, and it hits the spot every. single. Time.

Where | Quick Eat - 142, Zakir Nagar Main Rd, Jogabai Extension, Zakir Nagar, Okhla
Timings | 12 PM - 11 PM
Price | Rs 50 
Meal For Two | Rs 350 

So grab your foodie gang, loosen that belt, and head to Zakir Nagar—where you can indulge in 7 amazing dishes under a total of ₹1000!