Satisfy Those Rainy Day Cravings With These 8 Street Snacks That Every Delhiite Defo Loves!

Seems like the Lord above has finally shown some mercy, for the season of rains is here! Bringing some respite from the sweltering hot weather, the cool rains have finally arrived in Delhi and we couldn’t be any happier. This season also brings out our inner foodie as it craves to devour the delicious street-side food in the city, right? So, just for that, we’ve mapped out 8 best street snacks to eat during monsoons in Delhi.

1. Yummy Bread Pakora From Jaipur Namkeen Bhandar

Stuffed slices of bread, deep-fried till golden and smelling oh-so heavenly, that’s bread pakora to the world, but for Dilliwalas, it is a staple rainy day food! And, if you wanna try out some of the best bread pakoras in Delhi, then your wagon should stop right in front of Jaipur Namkeen Bhandar. These guys are popular for their Special Bread Pakora and Paneer Bread Pakora that’s filled with paneer chunks, onions and various spices that make them super yum! 
P.S They also have some mouth-watering and piping hot gulab jamun that compliments those spicy pakoras perfectly! 

Where | Jaipur Namkeen Bhandar - Delhi Gate, Netaji Subhash Marg, Chatta Lal Miya, Chandni Mahal, Chandni Chowk
Price | Rs 15 Onwards

Timings | 8 AM - 8:30 PM 
Call Them | +91 9555 699 917

2. Scrumptious Samosas From Samosa Hub

Samosas are bae! It’s the first thing that strikes our minds when we see the rain falling on the ground and since we love these fried triangles more than anything else, we probably couldn’t miss them out from our list of monsoon essentials! And for some scrummy samosas, head straight to Samosa Hib in Krishna Nagar. These guys offer more than 20 varieties like Pizza Samosa, Pasta Samosa, Malai Paneer Samosa and even Chowmein Samosa! So, visit this eatery on a rainy day and gorge away!

Where | Samosa Hub - F-4/10, Mandir Marg, Block F, Krishna Nagar
Price | Rs 20 Onwards

3. Creamy Gravy Momos @ Mom Hand Momos

We Delhiites don’t need a reason to hog on momos but there’s something about the combination of rains and momos that makes you drool even more! And when we say momos, the first name that pops into our minds is Mom Hand Momos. Their super creamy Gravy Momos are one of their best sellers and should defo be on your list.  So, drop by this place with your squad and try them all out!

Where | Mom Hand Momos - 107, Satya Niketan Rd, Moti Bagh II, Satya Niketan, South Moti Bagh
Price |  100 Onwards ( Veg Momos) 
Timings | 9 AM - 11PM
Call Them | +91 9953 033 256

4. Good Ol’ Bhutta

Bhutta is debatably the best thing to have happened to this world! Nothing on roasted corn that is coated with lemon and masala makes us fall in love with rainy days even more. You’d spot a bhutta wala bhaiya in every corner of the city, so swing by one of these stalls right away and munch on these yummy delights!

Where | Available Across Various Places In Delhi

5. Piping Hot Pakoras From Khandani Pakode Wala

Rain and pakoras are synonymous with each other and if you wanna grab a plate full of some yummilicious pakoras, then Khandani Pakode Wala is your safest bet! These guys have been around for more than 55 years now and serve everything from Paneer Pakora to Karela Masala Pakora to Baingan Pakora here and the aroma of these fried goodies will surely make you drool. So, head here and grab a plate of your fave pakoras and enjoy the drizzle!

Where | Khandani Pakode Wala - Ring Road Market, Nauroji Nagar, Near Sarojini Nagar
Price | Rs 15 Onwards
Timings | 9 AM - 9:30 PM 
Call Them | +91 8920 749 474

6. The Famous Aloo Tikki From Prabhu Chaat Bhandar

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Who hasn’t heard of UPSC ki chaat? The lip-smacking Aloo Tikki from Prabhu Chaat Bhandar is a must-try here, especially during the monsoon! You’d find this place flooded with people, who come from all the corners of the city to hog on this yummy delight. The Tikki is fried to perfection and served with sweet curd, tamarind, chutney, onion and pomegranate on top and tastes just as amazing as it looks!

Where | Prabhu Chaat Bhandar - Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, UPSC Office Lane
Price | Rs 70
Timings | 12 Noon - 8 PM 

7. Aloo Parantha From Pandit Ji Parantha Hut

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A crispy hot paratha, served straight from the tawa with a big dollop of butter on top - sounds like the best breakfast scene, right? Well, the rains make our tummies growl and Pandit Ji’s scrummy parathas are just what we need to satiate them! They have toothsome Anda Pyaaz Paratha, Mix Paratha and (must try) Gobhi Paratha. So, head here right away and satisfy all your paratha cravings!   

Where | Pandit Ji Parantha Hut - 10, Community Centre, Ashok Vihar Phase II
Price | Rs 50 Onwards
Timings | 5:30 AM - 10 PM

8. A Quick Maggi From Tom Uncle’s Maggi Point

The most popular hangout spot for all the North Campus students is Tom Uncle’s Maggi Point for they whip up more than 50 varieties of Maggi and they’re all finger-licking! You can nosh off their Corn Masala Butter Maggi, White Sauce Cheese Maggi, Cheese Salsa Dip Maggi, Manchurian Masala Maggi and tons more here while enjoying the downpour!

Where | Tom Uncle’s Maggi Point - Near Ramjas College, Mourice Nagar, Kamla Nagar
Price | Rs 60 Onwards
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9540 239 777

Drooling already? Then don’t hold back and head to one of these places right away!