Delhi is the food city, starting from street food to restaurants serving the best cuisine in town. Among all the hyped ones, there are a lot of less hyped restaurants in town serving equally scrumptious food. These are small restaurants that give a personal and authentic touch to their diners, away from all the limelight. Let us discover some of the best-kept secrets of Delhi on the food front.
The Potbelly Rooftop Café – Taste of Bihar
Tucked away in Shahpur Jat, The Potbelly Rooftop Café is a place that does Bihari cuisine best, a food treasure which always gets hidden in the crowd of other regional food. Cozy ambiance, coupled with a terrace view, it is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Worth Trying: Litti Chokha, Bihari Thali, and Mutton Chaamp.
Why It’s Special: Genuine flavors and rustic presentation of the dish.
Venue: Shahpur Jat.
Ricos – Students' Paradise
Located in the heart of GTB Nagar, Ricos is one of Delhi’s most favourite college haunts. Small, cute and serving decently-priced food which is a mix of Continental and Mexican cuisine, this café is a haven.
Must-try dishes are Nachos Grande, Waffles, and Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza.
Why It’s Special: Low prices, lively décor, generous portions.
Venue: GTB Nagar.
Dilli Haat – Flavors of India
Although not one single restaurant, Dilli Haat merits a mention because of its wide-ranging food stalls representing the various states of India. From Nagaland’s smoked pork to Rajasthan’s dal baati churma, it’s a food tour across India.
Must-try dishes: Momos from the North-East stall, Litti Chokha from Bihar, and Bamboo Shoot Curry from Nagaland.
Why it’s special: The variety, the authenticity of regional flavors.
Venue: INA Market.
