Top 7 Places For Best Street Food in Delhi

Needless to say, whenever you think of the best food, Delhi confuses a lot as it being the best or in short it’s a ‘Heaven of Delicacies’. When said in the words of Delhiites, “Delhi has the best street food.” Whether you live in Delhi or visit for a trip it’s a place that you’ll never feel like leaving. Haven’t you heard “Yeh Dilli Hai Mere Yaar, Bas Ishq Mohabbat Pyar”? Exactly, when you are in Delhi, you love everything about Delhi. With food, travel, shopping, and education, Delhi is the perfect pack of a perfect city with loving people.

Loving with a rude tone? Nevermind! Let’s talk about the most essential part of the city, the street food. So, here are the top 7 places for the best street food in Delhi:

1. Old Delhi

Jama Masjid, Chandani Chowk, Paranthe Wali Gali, Chawri Bazar and what not? 

Old Delhi is the heart of foodies!!! 

Veg and Non-veg lovers have a special place in their hearts for this iconic corner of the city. Wherever you head, you will find an eaterie with historical background and made with the same passion and recipes as they used to be made decades ago. So, when you are on a trip to Old Delhi, do not forget to tick the boxes of visiting Aslam Chicken Corner, and the Shyam Sweets, for the wonderful food, and the must-try dessert the ‘Daulat Ki Chaat’.

2. Karol Bagh

After a tiring day of shopping or even binge window shopping, you always wanna have something tasty to eat and food in Karol Bagh will never disappoint you. Though the place is famous for wedding shopping Karol Bagh. However, the crowded shopping destination has a range of street food to offer you a taste to remember.

Nihari, Butter Chicken, Soya Chaap, Kachoris, or Pakoras, you name it and you have them over there in the Karol Bagh Market. Not to forget the pasta by vendors or the Chinese food that may love to enjoy in the evening, you are done for the fabulous day now.

3. INA Market and Delhi Haat

You can find food from all over the world in Delhi no doubt. But do all of them replicate the same taste with authenticity? Absolutely no! South Indian food is termed as the best breakfast and it is loved by Delhiites a lot. While you can shop for anything authentic item ranging from clothing to skincare and home decor from all over the country, across the road in the INA Market, you can enjoy the taste of authentic South Indian Food.

This will surely be a different experience of having food here as these will be completely different from what you usually eat in North India calling it “South Indian Food”.

4. Chittaranjan Park

If you are not a fan of Puchka (Bengali counterpart of Golgappa) then what kind of human being are you and how are you managing to live without loving the taste of this wonderful piece of happiness? No, you can’t be silent because ‘The nation wants to know!’.

Well, CR Park looks divine during Navratris and you shouldn’t miss a chance to visit this small Bengal securing the heritage of brilliant sweets and cuisines. Mishti Doi, Sandesh, Chamcham, and much more, to get the taste, you don’t necessarily have to visit this place in the festive season. Whenever you feel like having wonderful desserts and food, do you know where to head? Maa Tara Restaurant, A N R Chakraburti’s Pakoras, Kamala Sweets, and Rasoraj Sweets are some names for your reference. 

5. Majnu Ka Tila

Nobody can love Momos more than Delhiites, you may bet in favor the win the whole prize because this sentence is not just a sentence but an emotion. And Majnu ka Tila is not just a tourist destination, it’s much more than that. It’s a heaven for Momos lovers as near this place, you can enjoy a variety of Momos with different and weird but amazing fillings.

Other than Momos, if you are someone who loves spicy food and want to try different spicy cuisines other than usual North Indian food, then what are you waiting for? This place is calling you!

6. Lajpat Nagar

The place of one the most crowded market places in Delhi, where the whole city loves to shop as most of the items from clothing to home decor are available under budget. But what will keep you going after a tiring day of shopping? Food! Who asks this question man?

Families to solo travelers, all can easily find their comfort food here. Ram Laddoo, Chhole Bhature, Bread Pakoras to Sandwiches, you can find anything here and enjoy!

7. Connaught Place

Who is unaware of this place? Especially when you commute by Metro? We all have been there at the Rajiv Chowk Metro‘s Bhool Bhulaiya point and are clueless about which gate we should exist from and if your answer is ‘No’. Where have you been the whole time dear? Anyway, apart from the place of intensive decisions like, “Let’s first meet at CP, then we will decide where to go?” the Cannaught Place of Delhi is the heart of the city and favorite site of YouTubers.

Not just that, this place also has the best street food to offer. Delhi’s favorite Chhole Bhature, Chhole Kulche, Kachori, Fruit Chaat, Tikki, Dahi Bhalle, and everything that is enough to lure the Delhiites out for enjoying a day out!

So, these were the top places for the best street food in Delhi. When are you going on the next trip and to which place? Just don’t forget to enjoy a lot with lots of best street food and the essential to always keep in mind, don’t forget to share the pictures in your social media stories.