7 Best Places In Delhi Serving Navratri Special Delights For You To Feast On While You Fast!

Why force yourself to eat plain and boring food this Navratri season when you can treat-yo-self to these amazing, specially curated menus by some of the biggest and best restaurants in the city. From Verandah to The Drunken Botanist and so many more, head on over to any of these eateries and make this Navratri an affair to remember! 

1. Verandah

With Durga Puja in the offing, food lovers are totes excited because Navratri brings with it some special delights and Verandah is all set to make you guys drool with their lip-smacking dishes. They’ll serve items like Sabudana Bhel which has sabudana, sendha salt, cashew nut and pomegranate, Shakarkandi Chaat which is made of sweet potatoes, pomegranate and sendha salt, Sabudana Pakora, Arbi Ke Kofte, Aloo Ki Kadhi, Kuttu Ki Puri served with Aloo Bhaji, Paneer Kofte, Sabudana Kheer and loads more. See? Navaratri necessarily doesn’t have to be boring! 

Price | Rs 199 Onwards
Where | Verandah - 2/85, Third Floor, West Punjabi Bagh Club Road, Punjabi Bagh
On Till | Thursday, 18th October
Timings | 12 Noon - 1 AM
Call Them For Reservations | +91 9667 022 556
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/VerandahMoonshine/

2. Gastronomica Kitchen & Bar

While these 9 auspicious days seem too long to foodies like us, Gastronomica’s special menu will make you feel the opposite. Known for their quirk factor in each dish they create, their Navratri special menu is not going to be any different for they'll have dishes like  Sago and Quinoa Bhelpuri, Arbi and Anardana Galawat served with Varqi, Kuttu Paratha, Apple, Celery and Cinnamon Cold Soup, Honey Roasted Pumpkin, Water Chestnut Tortellini with caramelised walnuts in sun-dried tomatoes sauce, Sweet Potato Gnocchi with almonds flakes and mint chimichurri and the list is never-ending. So, head here to make your Navratri a lot more flavourful!

Price | Rs 199 Onwards
Where | Gastronomica Kitchen & Bar - M-55, Second Floor, M Block Market, GK I
On Till | Thursday, 18th October
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Call Them For Reservations | +91 9971 172 933
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/gastronomicaindia/

3. The Drunken Botanist

Super popular across the town for their awesome sauce cocktail menu, Drunken Botanist is all pumped up to give you a taste of their special bento boxes this Navratri. Their botanist himself curates the menu and this time around these Indian Bento Boxes will have delicacies like Palak Ke Patte Ki Chaat, Paneer Roulade, Soya Keema Spring Roll, Khatta Meetha Kaddu Ki Sabzi, Rasey Aloo Ki Sabzi, Kuttu Ki Puri, Sabudana Papad and Barnyard Millet Kheer. 

Their Asian Bento Box includes options like Rice Paper Roll, Millet Dumpling, Seaweed Salad, Vegetarian Sushi Roll, Tofu Teriyaki, Yaki Soba Noodles, Rice Crackers and fresh fruits. Plus, they’ll also have European Bento Boxes, meaning that you can choose your favourite and get set eating!

Price | Rs 599 Onwards
Where | The Drunken Botanist - Upper Ground Floor-C, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
On Till | Thursday, 18th October 
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 Midnight 
Call Them For Reservations | +91 9958 830 546
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/thedrunkenbotanistCyberhub/

4. Band Baaja Baaraat

It’s that time of the year when we bhukkads celebrate food with these special Navratri menus and delicacies that we have to wait for for the entire year. And to please us all, the wedding-themed restaurant Band Baaja Baaraat is here with their scrummy special Navratri Buffet that’ll include a plethora of live counters, soups, salads, mains and desserts. 

You can gorge on their Aloo Tikki, Malai Paneer Tikka, Spring Roll, Chilli Mushroom, Dahi Kebab, Potato Salsa, Corn Salt And Pepper, Veg Seekh Kababs, Dal Makhani, Aloo Jeera, Shahi Paneer. Channa Masala, Malai Kofta, Veg Manchurian Gravy, Bhindi, Noodles, Arbi, Kashmiri Aloo, Gobhi, Plain Rice, Kheer, Shahi Tukda, Rasmalai, Paan Laddoo, Green Halwa and Balushahi. So, eat to your heart’s content! 

Price | Rs 549 Onwards
Where | Band Baaja Baaraat - A-6 Ground Floor, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden
On Till | Thursday, 18th October
Timings | 12 - 4 PM & 7 PM - 12 Midnight 
Call Them For Reservations | +91 9599 008 036
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/bbbrajouri/

5. Publick Cafe And Grill Bar

A cosy family restaurant located in the busy lanes of Malviya Nagar, this one's a go-to place for fam jams. Plus, with Navratris almost here, these guys have come up with special items like Paneer Tikka, Arbi Ke Kebab, Shakarkandi Ki Chaat, Dal Makhni, Paneer Makhni, Kutti Puris and Parathas and Sabudana Kheer. Also, they’ll be serving a toothsome Navratra Special Veg Platter that’ll have sumptuous dishes like Hing Matar Ki Tikki, Tandoori Bharwan Aloo, Paneer Tikka and Vegetable Seekh Kebab. Drooling, aren’t you? 

Price | Rs 120 Onwards
Where | Publick Cafe And Grill Bar - Shop 30, Ground Floor, Corner Market, Malviya Nagar
On Till | Thursday, 18th October
Timings | 12:30 PM - 1 AM
Call Them For Reservations | +91 9711 041 100
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Publickcafeandgrillbar/

6. Cafe Delhi Heights

Get excited for Cafe Delhi Heights is going all out this Navratri season. They’re offering a very special Navratri platter that is sure to tantalize your fasting taste buds. Try their delicious Phalahari Kheer, Sabudana Khichdi and Kuttu Ki Roti or indulge in their famous ‘Joyous One by One’ which never disappoints. Pair these with their special tangy Citrus Delights to get that extra festive kick!

Price | Rs 425
Where | Cafe Delhi Heights - Gurgaon, Noida, Saket & Other Outlets
On Till | Thursday, 18th October
Timings | 10:30 AM - 12 Midnight
Call Them For Reservations | +91 9555 754 033
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/cafedelhiheights/

7. Sufiaana By Cherish

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Sufiaana By Cherish in Rajouri Garden is all set to give you their Navratri special experience with their amazing dishes like Samak Ke Chawal, Raita, Palak Paneer, Malai Paneer, Aloo Sabzi, Paneer Bhurji, Sabudana Papad, Sabudana Tikki, Paneer Pakoda with Kuttu Ki Puri and lots more. They also have scrummy thalis for all the peeps who’ll be fasting during Navratri. So, head here and get the perfect foodie feels!

Where | Sufiaana By Cherish - A-37, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden
On Till | Thursday, 18th October
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Call Them For Reservations | +91 7834 880 000
RSVP On FB Here | https://www.facebook.com/events/2477729512453435/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/sufiaanabycherish/

So, go ahead, make this Navratri a little more exciting and easier to observe with such delicious dishes!