Roll it like Nizams

Thinking of eating rolls? Probably you should be thinking of nothing other than Nizam's . Tucked away in a quiet alley near PVR Plaza , Nizam's is probably Connaught Place's best kept secret .
Step into the tastefully designed interiors , and you could order an assortment of rolls , the double versions suffice for a sumptuous dinner
Where: Middle circle , Connaught Place . near PVR Plaza Cinema
Must try: Double Chicken Double Egg roll , Kebabs and Biryani
Summary
Food 9/10
Ambience 8/10
Service: Self Service
Value for Money 8/10

Oriya Cuisine- The Divine Way

Dining Area 

Located near Green Park. The temple was constructed by the Paramparik Vastukar from the holy city of Lord Jagannath, Puri. This being the oldest Jagannath Temple in the NCR, attracts devotees from every corner of the city and outside. The holy place not only will take you to the heights of spiritual alignment but will give you an opportunity to bless yourself with Anna-Bhog Prasad. Without tasting the Mouth-Watering SWEETS of Odisha, you will feel incomplete, once you will visit here.


Timings for Anna - Bhog Prasad
Lunch- 2 PM & Dinner - 9 PM

Expected Donation/Contribution- INR 60

The Food





Must Have - The super delicious Jaggery Kheer

Reaching ThereJust 15 minutes walk from Green Park Metro Station, towards Hauzkhas

Summary points:- Food so divine cannot be rated , but just for reference
Food 9/10
Ambience 9/10
Service 9/10
Value for Money 9/10

Connect- Jagannath Temple on Facebook

Watandar and the Afghani food trail

The earliest Afghans in India date back to the Khilji Dynasty of the 13th century and then the Lodhi dynasty. But that is history. Afghans from Kabulistan frequented Delhi from the times of Babur's Mughal empire. Many who came in the early years have settled and seamlessly integrated with the local community. The most recent are people who have come for education, business and treatment. The main street of Saket, a short walk from the city malls, and bang opposite to the Max Hospital thus forms one of the homely abode for these travellers, complete with plays to stay and dine. The Afghani restaurants thus form the center of their cultural interactions, and discussions follow over an unlimited supply of tea.

Watandar restaurant is a cute nice place, tucked on the first floor on this street, just opposite the Max Hospital gate, and frequented by Afghanis. Even on a weekday, the place may be full, so make sure you book your table in advance.

Must try: 

Qabuli Uzbeki

Yakhini

Reaching There:

The place is 94B, First floor- right opposite Max Hospital Saket and a short walk from the Saket Malls.

You can walk from Malaviya Nagar Metro station (approx 600 meters) 

Summary points:

Food 9/10

Ambience 8/10
Service 8/10
Value for Money 9/10

Connect:

Call: +91-9650248301

Email: watandar.restaurant@gmail.com

A bite of North-East

Pork Spare Ribs @ Rosang Cafe

Rosang Cafe is Delhi's well kept secret. tucked away from the hoopla at the main streets of Hauz Khas Village, the cafe offers an interesting assortment of North-Eastern cuisine. The menu is a mix of selected specialties from North-East inlcuding specialty cuisine form Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

The place is minimalist, with a homely ambience. Walls are decorated with artifacts and utensils from all over North-East, and the Wide-screen plays cultural programmes from North East. The Cafe also organises food festivals once in a while . As the owner Mrs Mary Lalboi states, the Rosang Cafe offers a place for people from North-East and Mainland to connect with their culture, heritage and cuisine.

Specialty includes Wild-red rice, and Jadong ( a Meghalayan dish with pork), Kukhura Masu ( a chicken delicacy from Sikkim) and To Khan ( a chicken delicacy from Tripura). The menu also has an assortment of chutneys, from Tripura, Nagaland and Manipur.

Must try:Pork Spare Rib
Meal Combos Veg and Non-Veg
Wild red rice
To Khan
Wild red rice tea

Reaching There
You can park outside the Hauz Khas Village and walk your way through the village,
35 Hauz Khas Village, second floor, Delhi. (Beside Hanuman Mandir)
Open Mon - Sun: 12:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Summary points:Food 9/10
Ambience 9/10
Service 7/10
Value for Money 8/10

Connect
Rosang Cafe and Store on Facebook 
Phone 011 1165544411, 9711925422, 9711925133
Email rosang.restaurant@gmail.com

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

The Changezi trail

Chicken Changezi

Genghis Khan the founder of the great Mongol empire would never have imagined that a delicacy would ever be named after him, forget, be cherished at least a few centuries later. Yes, I am talking about Chicken Changezi, a Ramzan delicacy and patronized by a small motley restaurant near Jama Masjid. As the story goes , Genghis Khan was fond of food which was not quite spicy and was presented with a delicacy of chicken prepared in milk and ghee, replacing water. The rest has been history. Half a decade ago, when we ( +Jameel Ahmad Khan and me) first set out in search of this place, we were advised to lookout for a pehlwan (wrestler), and while walking through the alleys near Jama Masjid, we spot a guy sitting in front of a shop, almost the dimensions of a Sumo wrestler and the intuition was confirmed by a tiny board announcing "Chicken Changezi".

Chicken Soup

Chicken Changezi

Half a decade later and few dozens trips later, we still cherish the taste of Chicken Changezi and much more, the price as we run out of money at the end of the month. The place has rarely changed including the bearers, except for a new expanded seating arrangement, and a new kiosk where you can collect your coupons. The taste still remains the same, the price has marginally changed. For the less adventurous, and who have attachments (family, I mean), there is a more amicable place for you at Darya Ganj, just next to Golcha Cinemas. 

Must try:

Chicken Changezi

Chicken Soup

Reaching There

Take a rickshaw from Jama Masjid Gate No 2 or walk down the narrow road. Ask for directions if you get lost.

Summary points:

Food 9/10

Ambience 4/10

Service 4/10

Value for Money 9/10

Get Drunk Drinking Milk

The Milk Tawa

I know that is a preposterous statement. No, I did not want to make you a fool on April 1, nevertheless I am happy that you want to know more.

For all who hated drinking milk as a kid, yes we are on the same page, and believe me, if you did not try this place, you have missed something. The place is just outside Jama Masjid Gate No 1; the corner shop just before Karims. You will see a guy in front of a huge tawa boiling milk, and a modest crowd surrounding the tawa, each waiting for their turn to gulp a glass. The milk is boiled to a to a slurry and topped with a bit of Rabdi (condensed milk), and served in earthern pots. Gulp a glassful, and you should be immediately feeling a burst of serotonin.

Where: Kallan Sweets, Near gate No 1, Jama Masjid

Must try :
Tawa Milk

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 9/10
Ambience 5/10
Service 4/10
Value for Money 9/10