Kashmir, a la carte

Ahadsons foods is a take away place which provides authentic Waazwaan delicacies . The place has been a regular provider of authentic delicacies to many high-end hotel restaurants in Delhi ranging from Ashok to Le Meridien and Continental to Siddharth.

Please note this is not where you could dine out. The kitchen only provides take away on order.

Home delivery at minimum 2000 Rs and carriage charges. Free delivery within 3 kilometres.

Must try: Tabakh Maaz, Ghustaba, Rista

Address
3A Masjid Moth Village
Uday Park Market
(Behind Mother Diary)

Kabul Kaboora

Tucked in the Afghan quarters at Lajpat Nagar, Kabul Kaboora is a place frequented not only by Afghanis in Delhi, but also quite a number of natives who wish to taste the delicacies. There are a few delicacies for vegetarians too. The place is nicely done, with a neat corner where you could sit in the raised platform and have your food in style. The rest of the restaurant is arranged neat,y with tables and chairs. You are advised to pick your dishes from the menu card, as waiters are quite not well versed with Hindi.

Must try : Kebabs, Biryani, Kadhai with Bread

Where: Lajpat Nagar

summary

Food: 4/5

Ambience:4/5

Value for Money :4/5

If Karims is for Delhi, Nazeers is for Noida

If Karims is for old Delhi, Nazeer is for Noida. Tucked in a somewhat nondescript corner if sector 18, Nazeer foods has been tickling the tastebuds of quite some. It is obviously not just residents who hunt down this place, there is quite some large clientele from Delhi who would like to relish the taste with their family after a hectic shopping trip.
Where: Just next to Nirulas and Dominos  in Sector 18. If you walk straight , Nazeer foods is right at the end.
Must try
Chicken Korma , Butter Chicken and Chicken Biryani

Kamal's food Kamaal ka !!

Kamal's at Sunder Nagar Market

That's not Chicken !!

Street food can be surprising in Delhi, and especially at unpretentious places, like this one at Sunder Nagar Market. This small kiosk on the road-side of Sunder Nagar market probably has the best kept vegetarian secrets in Delhi. Though the place has the looks of any regular dhaba, the quality of food would be quite a surprise. Incredible is all what you can say about the food.

For die-hard vegetarians, must tries include Paneer Tikka, Aloo Bharwa Tikka, Gobhi Tikka, Soyabean Chaap Tikka, Veg Kebab, and Mushroom Tikka .

Must try:
Paneer Tikka,
Aloo Bharwa Tikka
Gobhi Tikka
Soyabean Chaap Tikka
Veg Kebab, and Mushroom Tikka

Reaching There
Right on Sunder Nagar Market on Mathura Road. The place is usually crowded unless you come in early or late enough. Finding a good parking spot might be a hassle.

Summary points:
Food 9/10
Ambience 4/10
Service 4/10
Value for Money 9/10

Step aside if you could'nt get into Karims

Brain Curry

For many, eating at old Delhi means just Karims, but many at times the place is too crowded especially if you are taking your family or friends. There are quite some places around which offer authentic Mughalai cuisine I you have been unlucky to get your foot in Karims. Al Jawahar is just next door to Karims. The place is roomy and has a family section, and of course, air-conditioned. The staff is quite well behaved, prompt and friendly unlike at Karims.

Roomali Roti

The menu is quite a comprehensive list of Mughalai dishes. The dishes come in substantial proportions and usually unless you are quite a glutton more than sufficient for a person. There are quite some dishes you should try. If you are adventurous, yo should try the yummy Brain curry. For the less adventurous , you have Chicken Jahangiri and Chicken Kalimirch. If you want to take a safe bet, try Chicken/Mutton stew.

If you visit the restaurant in the morning , you could try Paaya for breakfast .

Must try :
Paaya (breakfast)
Brain curry
Chicken Jahangiri
Chicken/Mutton stew

Kebabs
Sheermal and Roomali roti

Reaching there: 
The restaurant is near Gate 1 of Jama Masjid, just near to Karims. If you take a metro, get down and Chawri bazaar and get a cycle rikshaw. Parking is not available near the restaurant.

Summary points:
Food 8/10
Ambience 5/10
Service 6/10
Value for Money 8/10

A slice of Korea without cutting through your wallet

Crab Kimbap

It is not surprising to find restaurants that offer exclusive foreign cuisine at quite improbable places in Delhi. This one is Korea Restaurant at Kingsway Camp (aka GTB Nagar).

Kimchi Ramyon

This unique restaurant is one of the few Korean restaurants in Delhi authentic and run by a Korean. The other popular ones are in South Delhi. The restaurant is quite simple, in sync with the Korean simplicity, with wooden furniture and simple interior decoration. The joint is frequented by a large number of students, mostly from North-Eastern states and Teachers at Delhi University.

The staff is friendly and usually are patient to explain what each item is cooked and what they contain. The restaurant procures items from Korea directly, especially things which are not available locally and even have a noodle machine. The owner is quite friendly, and would fondly recite to you of his years in Delhi university years ago as a student and how he fell in love with Delhi.

Food is quite modestly priced, a fraction of what you would otherwise pay at a South Delhi counterpart and offers modest sized portions.

Must try : 
Crab Kimbap / Tuna Kimbap
Kimchi Ramyon (Noodles)
Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Pork)
Tang Su Yuk (Sweet and Sour Chicken Fried)

Reaching there:
Take the turn on ring road towards Mukherjee Nagar. The restaurant is a block away from the Cafe Coffee Day restaurant at Indra Vihar, Mukherjee Nagar.

Summary points
Food 8/10
Ambience 7/10
Service 7/10
Value for Money 7/10

There is more to Carnatic than music and dance

Carnatic Cafe

Wall hangings inside the restaurant

If you thought Carnatic was a prefix to music, you might be wrong until you start exploring what carnatic cuisine could be. It was sheer accident I discovered this place, neatly tucked in a not-so-conspicuous corner in New Friends Colony. We had lost our way in the weekend madness only to discover a small board announcing a cafe in the ground-floor of India Mall (hic!) while I had to take my die-hard vegetarian friend out for dinner. The place looked legitimately vegit.  Being from South, my reflexes are set to look away from anything that announces "South Indian Food" in Delhi, nevertheless the place had a charm: cute and homely that could attract a carnivore.

Platter

 The place was minimalist, unlike most restaurants in Delhi, with neatly set tables and ambient lighting. The walls had neatly arranged frames of colorful photographs and posters of movies and aroma of fresh ground coffee and steaming ghee which rightly reminded olden days in college canteens.

The menu was modest, with a strikingly large list of Dosas, and yes, of course modestly priced, and of-course everything comes with a set of coconut chutneys: red, green and white.

The staff was cordial and more than happy to guide you through the menu and explain the details.

Things you should try:
Dosas / Ghee Roast
Lunch Platter
Sweets: Obattu

Summary points
Food 7/10
Ambience 7/10
Service 8/10
Value for Money 7/10