Chandni Chowk is a world of its own! While the rest of Delhi is spurring up with new cafes and bars, the age-old restaurants and modest stalls/kiosks found at Chandni Chowk are just as precious. We took a spin of some of the most famous and least explored places in that part of town and here’s what we found! Also, some of the places might be closed given the current scenario, so make sure you check up on ‘em before you plan on heading out.

1. Shree Ram Kanji Corner

We bet all the strolling and shopping in the lanes of Chandni Chowk will make you tired, so to give yourself the fresh burst of energy and to rejuvenate yourself with a glass of minty and flavourful Kanji Vada that will be your saviour throughout your journey in Chandni Chowk. So, grab yours from Shree Ram Kanji Corner!

Where | Shree Ram Kanji Corner - Near Haldiram's, Kucha Mahajani, Chandni Chowk
Price | Rs 40
Timings | 9 AM - 9 PM

2. Old Famous Jalebi Wala

Chandni Chowk aaye aur Jalebi nahi khaayi toh kya khaaya? That’s why you need to taste the most delicious Jalebis of Chandni Chowk from the Old Famous Jalebi Wala! Once you are devouring a full course meal in Chandni Chowk, you gotta end your day with their Jalebi for sure. Brb, we are gonna go and get some for us!

Where | Old Famous Jalebi Wala - Dariba Corner, Chandni Chowk
Price | Rs 90
Timings | 9 AM - 9 PM

3. Giani Di Hatti

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This place is one of the oldest restaurants in the neighbourhood and apart from delish food, they do these absolutely decadent Rabri Faluda. A glass of this delight includes soft faluda topped with creamy rabri, which is then thoroughly mixed together! Tempting, right?! Pair it up with their legendary chole bhature and you’ll be sorted for the rest of the day.

Where | Giani Di Hatti - 651/52, Fatehpuri, Church Mission Road
Timings | 9:30 AM - 7 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2393 6174
Meal For Two | Rs 500

4. Chaina Ram Sindhi Halwai

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This 120 years old shop is amongst the most iconic sweet shops in Fatehpuri Chowk. The Malai Ghevar and Karachi Halwa here are probably the best you can bag in the city. After all, you don’t get to see people making a beeline for a sweet shop even on non-festive days, do you? Drop by for some lip-smacking Samosas, Besan Ladoos and piping hot jalebis, on a cold winter morning!

Where | Chaina Ram Sindhi Halwai - Fathepuri Chowk, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Call Them | +91 11 4984 7527
Meal For Two | Rs 350

5. Kanwarji’s

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People from all over the country visit Kanwarji’s to saviour their mouth-watering Dal Biji, whose recipe is a closely guarded family secret. Other sweets and namkeens which you have got to try out here are their spectacular Pista Lauj, Aloo Ke Lachhe, Chocolate Ghewar & Chana Barfi amongst others. They also do yummy chole bhature which are a crowd fave! Head on over for your share and you can thank us later.

Where | Kanwarji’s - Corner Gali Paranthe, Opposite Central Bank, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 9 AM - 10 PM
Call Them | +91 9821 991 318
Meal For Two | Rs 300

6. Meghraj & Sons

A trip to Meghraj & Sons means goodness in the form of lots and lots of sweet dishes. While their kalakand and barfis are amazing, it's the lassi which makes us go back to this eatery again and again. Some of the must-try dishes here include Paneer Bread Pakoda, Kaju Halwa, Chocolate Barfi and more!

Where | Meghraj & Sons - Fateh Puri Chowk, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Call Them | +91 11 6535 7876
Meal For Two | Rs 200

7. Bhaja Govindam

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Bhaja Govindam is a family restaurant that serves flavoursome South as well as North Indian cuisines. Their Kaju Korma, Mysore Masala Dosa and a vibrant Idli Platter make for an ideal feast after a movie session at Delite Cinema. Sounds like a plan to us! Troop on over and make the most of the Delhi winter.

Where | Bhaja Govindam - Ground Floor, Delite Theatre Building, Asaf Ali Road, Daryaganj
Timings | 11 AM - 11:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9643 911 813
Meal For Two | Rs 500

8. Shyam Sweets

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The legendary Shyam Sweets is known for their breakfast treats and sweets since 1910 and they have a killer combo that you must try. Get your hands on the breakfast-special Bedmi Aloo, Nagori Halwa and Cham Cham and jumpstart your taste buds and your foodie trail right! The piping-hot spicy aloo sabzi along with the bedmi, flavourful aachar and salad are a match made in heaven and perfected by Shyam Sweets. Combine that with the Nagori Halwa and Cham Cham here and we’re sure you’ll be able to hear the angels sing! As it’s always swamped by people including foreign tourists, we suggest that you reach here early and avoid the crowds.

Where | Shyam Sweets - 112, Barshahbulla Chowk, Near Metro Station, Chawri Bazar
Timings | 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2326 8087
Meal For Two | Rs 150

9. Kake Di Hatti

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Kake Di Hatti is perhaps the most iconic dhaba of Delhi and it lives up to its reputation! If you think you have had the best Dal Makhani and Stuffed Naans, wait till you get floored by theirs. Saying that their naans are huge would be a gross understatement - you are defo in for a surprise!. Despite being an all veg North Indian restaurant, it never fails to pull a large crowd - a testimony to its ah-mazing taste and surprisingly cheap rates.

Where | Kake Di Hati - Church Mission Rd, Cloth Market, Khari Baoli, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Call Them | +91 8700 410 248
Meal For Two | Rs 500

10. Shiv Misthan Bhandar

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We won’t be lying when we say that we are absolutely in awe of Bedmi Poori here at Shiv Misthan Bhandar. Combine this with their signature Nagori Halwa and some jalebis, and you are defo in for a treat! They also serve yummy Pista Badam Lassi, Bedmi Aloo, Chole Bhature, and more.

Where | Shiv Misthan Bhandar - Kucha Ghasi Ram, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 8:30 AM - 9 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2392 1406
Meal For Two | Rs 150

11. Tewari Brothers Confectioners

Tewari Brothers is a little shop which whips up delightful snacks and sweets. It’s their quick service which makes them stand apart from other restaurants. Their Motichoor Laddoo, Raj Kachori, Samosa and Dosa should definitely be on your list. Take along your BFFs and pig out on toothsome dishes.

Where | Tewari Brothers - Katra Nawab, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 8 AM - 9 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2395 6846
Meal For Two | Rs 300

12. Haldiram's

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Haldiram’s needs no introduction, as it’s perhaps the most popular chain of multi-cuisine family restaurants in the whole country. One of the largest restaurants in Chandni Chowk, with a huge sitting area, you can drop by here to savour your favourite comfort foods, including Raj Kachori, Onion Kachori, Chole Bhature, Dahi Papdi, Kaju Katli and more.

Where | Haldiram’s - Near Sheeshganj Gurudwara, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 9 AM - 9:30 PM
Call Them | +91 11 4768 5101
Meal For Two | Rs 600

13. Aslam's Chicken

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We all love butter chicken, duh. But what if we take you to a place that literally serves butter and chicken - just crispy tandoori chicken pieces dipped in a buttery gravy? Aslam Chicken does exactly that! The butter softens the texture of the chicken and it oozes out in your mouth while you chew the succulent pieces. Pair it up with rumali roti and launch your taste buds into the zen mode!

Where | Aslam Chicken - Matia Mahal Road, Chandni Chowk, Near Gate 1, Jama Masjid
Timings | 4 PM - 12:30 AM
Call Them | +91 9312 281 022
Meal For Two | Rs 300

14. Moti Mahal

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Did you know that if not for this eatery in Daryaganj, we might never have been blessed with Butter Chicken? Ergo, this has to be THE most iconic restaurant. Head straight to Moti Mahal for a pilgrimage to the birthplace of our fave dish and be floored by their authentic North Indian flavours. While you are at it, do try their Dahi Mutton, Achari Chicken and Kadhai Mushroom too.

Whee | Moti Mahal - Netaji Subhash Marg, Daryaganj
Timings | 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 9717 070 326
Meal For Two | Rs 1,100

15. Al Jawahar

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Al Jawahar is known for its range of delicacies that make the crowd go gaga. We're particularly fond of Mutton Nihari being served here. Drowned in a flavourful gravy, this dish goes perfectly with Khameeri Roti. Their Chicken Bihari, Mutton Biryani, Kaleji Gurda and Badam Pasanda are exquisite too!

Where | Al Jawahar - 8, Opposite Gate 1, Matia Mahal Road, Jama Masjid
Timings | 7 AM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 9990 884 488
Meal For Two | Rs 500

16. Hazari Lal Jain Khurchan Wale

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Khurchan, in Hindi, means leftovers or what is scraped off from the bottom. This gem of a shop is dedicated only to serving Khurchan, which is made up of the reduction of boiled sweetened milk. This precious gooey and sticky dessert cannot be missed, especially as it’s not easily available in other parts of Delhi!

Where | Hazari Lal Jain Khurchan Wale - 2225, Khurchan Wala, Kinari Bazaar
Timings | 10 AM - 9:30 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2325 3992
Meal For Two | Rs 200

17. Gole Hatti

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If you’re a foodie and have ever been to Chandni Chowk, there’s no chance that you would have missed Gole Hatti. The ever-popular joint whips up the craziest Chole Chawal with palak gravy which actually comes in a kulhad. They are spicy, super hot, flavourful and amazingly yummy! Savour other dishes like Pulao, Chole Bhature, Gulab Jamun and more.

Where | Gole Hatti - 2-4, Church Mission Road, Fatehpuri
Timings | 10:30 AM - 8 PM
Call Them | +91 11 2397 8934
Meal For Two | Rs 200

18. Natraj Dahi Bhalla Corner

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Natraj’s bhallas are so soft that they break apart in the mouth in the first bite and are accompanied by oodles of dahi and saunth adding sweetness and freshness to it. With only two items on its menu, Dahi Bhalle and Aloo Tikki, the Natraj Café (as the locals call it), continues to conquer the chaat domain of the capital. You guys will surely become an ardent fan of this place once you try their offerings!

Where | Natraj Dahi Bhalla Corner - 1396, Chandni Chowk Road, Next to Central Bank of India
Timings | 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9811 208 811
Meal For Two | Rs 100

19. Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala

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An all-time favourite snack, we’re ever ready to lap up kachoris any time of the day and to nosh on the best Kachori Aloo you’ll ever have, visit Jung Bahadur in Delhi 6. Two rounded kachoris are served with a thick spicy aloo gravy- devour this goodness and thank us later!

Where | Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala - 1104, Maliwara, Jogiwara, Gali Paranthe Wali
Timings | 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9891 698 995
Meal For Two | Rs 100

20. Meerut Ki Rewari Wale

Nestled among the many lace shops in Kinari Bazaar is Meerut Wale, the magic of Khoya Gacchak unfolds in three steps. First, the crispy outer layer cracks open; second, the khoya within bursts inside the mouth and the after-effect is nothing more than increased lust for the same. This is why people get mounds of this crazy delish item packed in kilos for their loved ones!

Where | Meerut Ki Rewari Wale - 2171, Kinari Bazar Rd, Chatta Pratap
Timings 8 AM - 10 PM
Call Them | +91 921 379 6098
Meal For Two | Rs 200

21. Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar

We all love to polish off a yummy plate of dahi papdi or golgappe but what if we say we love to fuse them and relish this delish Golgappe Chaat, yaas! The scrummy and crispy golgappas are dipped in chilled curd and come topped with spicy chutneys and tangy masalas. One try and you’ll be coming back to this shop for more!

Where | Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar - Shop 1462, Near Sheesh Ganj Sahib Gurudwara
Timings | 11 AM - 10 PM
Call Them | +91 9953 938 402
Meal For Two | Rs 100

22. Ashok Chaat Corner

Bharwa Golgappe is a street food that every Delhiite probably swears by, and the folks at Ashok Chaat Corner know this sentiment. Plus, they’ve got everything from Kachori, Pakode, Gujiya, Golgappe Aloo Bharke, Golgappe Pakodi Bharke and lots more delicacies! Which ones will you eat?

Where | Ashok Chaat Corner - Shop 3488, Chowk Hauz Qazi, Near Chawri Bazar
Timings | 10 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9811 747 716
Meal For Two | Rs 100

23. Lotan Chole Kulche

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Situated near Chawri Bazaar Metro Station, this gem is worth checking out when you’re in the neighbourhood! Lotan Ke Chole Kulche is known for their zesty chole that comes in varying spice levels of low, medium and spicy. This crowd favourite street-food is definitely going to make you come back for more.

Where | Lotan Chole Kulche - 2363, Chatta Shahji, Chawri Bazar
Timings | 7:30 - 10:30 AM
Call Them | +91 9212 476 146
Meal For Two | Rs 100

24. Jain Coffee House

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These folks have been serving quirky fruit sandwiches since 1984 now and it’s as legendary as it gets! The soft and juicy apple slices placed almost decoratively between chunks of paneer makes for the perfect Apple Sandwiches. Do try their Chiku Shake, Veg Sandwich, Hot Coffee, Chutney, and more the next time you’re here.

Where | Jain Coffee House - 4013, Ballimaran Road, Raghuganj, Near PNB ATM, Chawri Bazar
Timings | 10 AM - 9 PM
Call Them | +91 9315 371 200
Meal For Two | Rs 400

25. Khan Omelette Corner

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If you are craving for some buttery and finger-licking omelettes, then head straight to Khan Omelette Corner without giving it a second thought. The Khan Special Omelette, loaded with an insane amount of cheese, and topped with a special gravy tadka will surely tantalise your taste buds. Do try their Anda Bhujia, Boiled Egg Bhujia, Khan Special Bhujai and more lip-smacking options.

Where | Khan Omelette Corner - Lal Kuan, Near Fatehpuri Masjid, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 6 PM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 9312 672 644
Meal For Two | Rs 150

26. Haji Mohd. Hussain

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We had the best fried chicken and no, it was not at KFC. Haji Mohd. Hussain treats you to the crispiest fried chicken you can ever have, and the masalas in the outer layer are so tangy, you can have a full plate to yourselves! Served along with rumali roti and their special chutney, this feast is not to be missed!

Where | Haji Mohd. Hussain - 113, Matia Mahal Road, Bazaar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid
Timings | 8 AM - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9810 098 736
Meal For Two | Rs 300

27. Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi Wale

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If you think you have seen all kinds of innovations when it comes to food, you are definitely in for a surprise! Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi Wale serves fruit kulfi in the most literal way - stuffed in the fruit itself! It really feels like you’re having frozen fruit. Try their apple, pomegranate, orange or mango Kulfis and thank us later!

Where | Kuremal Mohanlal Kulfi Wale - Bazar Sita Ram, Near Chawri Bazar Metro Station, Chawri Bazar
Timings | 9 AM - 10:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9810 540 106
Meal For Two | Rs 200

28. Cool Point Shahi Tukda

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We ain’t kidding when we say this - we are hooked to Cool Point’s Shahi Tukda. The sensation of the warmth and sweetness of this exquisite dessert oozing down the mouth is foodgasm at its max. As if this wasn’t enough, the homemade mango ice cream tastes as if you are eating the frozen fruit itself! If you plan on having a blast of desserts, we suggest you savour their rabri too. We assure you that you wouldn't be disappointed.

Where | Cool Point Shahi Tukda - Bazaar Matia Mahal, Opposite Jama Masjid Gate 1, Jama Masjid
Timings | 12 Noon - 11 PM
Call Them | +91 9953 833 786
Meal For Two | Rs 100

29. Qureshi Kabab Corner

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Nothing else can intoxicate your olfactory sense the way the smoky scent of Qureshi’s mutton kebabs does. The juicy kebabs are so succulent, they melt right in your mouth along with the rumali rotis. To add a dash of sweetness and make it a memorable meal, don’t forget to try their shahi kheer!

Where | Qureshi Kabab Corner - Urdu Bazar, Near Gate 1, Jama Masjid
Timings | 5 PM - 12:30 AM
Call Them | +91 9711 693 200
Meal For Two | Rs 400

30. Kallu Nihari

The name of Kallu Ustad is synonymous with Nihari in Delhi - such is his popularity. Located in the narrow lanes of Delhi 6, the mouth melting NIhari here is worth all the shoulder pushes you may endure while navigating your way here. The oh-so-tender mutton, coupled with the perfect blend of spices along with the ultra-soft Khamiri Roti feels like an explosion of heavenly flavours in your mouth. It’s safe to say, our Old Delhi experience is incomplete if you haven’t tried Kallu’s Nihari.

Where | Kallu Nihari - Chhatta Lal Mian, Behind Delite Cinema, Daryaganj
Timings | 6 - 10 AM, 5 - 10 PM
Call Them | +91 9827 162 910
Meal For Two | Rs 200

So, plan a trip to Dilli 6 once things get better, and enjoy these dishes to satisfy all your cravings!

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