Delhi street food is synonymous with Chandni Chowk. You will get the most authentic and delicious street food in those neighborhoods that you may not be able to find anywhere else in the city. We all have friends and family from other cities visiting Chandni Chowk in their agenda. For you and your guests, we’ve brought you a Chandni Chowk crusade that you can follow to make the most of your visit there. We’re talking about the oldest shops in the area (over 100 years old) that still sell the prettiest Delhi style food you can’t find anywhere else. They are a heritage site and a true Delhiite, you must try these shops at least once.
As soon as you reach Chandni Chowk, just head to Dariba Kalan, a market known for its trinkets but also offering some delicious food. Start your Chandni Chowk street food path from there.
Chandni Chowk’s must-try places:
1. Jalebi Wala – The famous long-standing Dariba Kalan:
This jalebi shop is over 200 years old but their jalebi is still as famous today. Their large size, succulent and sweet cannabis will make you crave this pleasure even more.
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Jalebi is a very popular Indian sweet.
2. Paranthe Wali Gali:
After enjoying delicious jalebis, head to Parantha Wali Gali for the filling, fried paranthas from the chain there. Go for the regular aloo or paneer prantha or opt for the unusual like rabri paratha or papad paratha. There are nearly 60 types of paranthas to choose from.
3. Corner of Natraj Dahi Bhalla – Opposite Paranthe Wali Gali:
You just can’t go to Chandni Chowk and back without chatpata chat. Head to Natraj for dahi bhalla or aloo tikki with the sharpest tikki, or both. They are made with sweetened sweetened curd and garnished with anar chutney and banana slices.
4. Gole Hatti – Fatehpuri:
From Parathe Wali Gali, scuttle to Fatehpuri. If you love chole kulche and continue to eat it regularly, you will forget about all the other places after enjoying it from Gole Hatti. The special chole has almost no oil but tastes divine with a combination of soft, spongy pieces of kulcha.
5. Giani’s Di Hatti – Khari Baoli:
Just a few steps away this gem is located in Khari Baoli – Asia’s largest spice market. Giani’s Di Hatti was the undisputed winner for selling the best bird. The warm taste of the heart hasn’t changed even a bit since they opened the shop and it still won the hearts of the people of Delhi. You should know that this is Giani’s first store in Delhi.
6. Kake Di Hatti – Khari Baoli:
This small eatery is famous for its authentic north Indian food. Our recommendation is to try their naan paneer aloo combined with paneer palak. It’s so delicious you’ll keep coming back for more.
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Palak paneer combined with delicious naan
7. Shiv Misthan Bhandar – Kucha Ghasiram:
Their special halwa nagori (mathri) combo is always requested for breakfast or evening snack. Also famous are the poori aloo and jalebis plates.
Make your Chandni Chowk path a success with this guide. Thank us later!
