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Local Food of Delhi
Delhi is the ultimate destination for food lovers. The street food of Delhi is so buzzing that foreign travellers crave to taste it. You will have an unlimited option of delectable cuisines in every part of Delhi.
Butter Chicken, Chhole Bhature, Kebabs, Momos, Nalli Nihari, Jalebi, rush malai etc are a few popular mouthwatering dishes, prepared with a blend of traditional, modern flavours.
Delhi Street Culinary has a long history and is renowned for its taste. Local food of Delhi saw Rajputana, Arabic, Turkish, Perian and Mughal influences. One can savour a blend of Mughal and different regional Indian cuisines at various eateries.
As Delhi is the capital city of India, you can find street food items in every state here. There are famous food markets in Delhi which offer a variety of food items. One who eats Delhi’s best street food will never forget its spicy and tasty flavours.
Being the capital of India, Delhi serves a variety of local food items from different states, Tourists can taste almost every state flavour including South, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Bengali, Gujarati etc. The local food of Delhi is an amalgamation of flavours.
Check the list of different street foods in Delhi to savour while being in the capital city.
Places to Visit in Delhi
Red Fort
Qutub Minar
Lotus Temple
India Gate
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FAQ
Chhole bhature is the most delectable and preferred food of Delhi. However, Butter Chicken, tandoori chicken and kebabs also top the list of popular local Delhi cuisines.
Old Delhi (paradise of street food), especially in Chandni Chowk, Khan Market, Connaught Place, South Campus, Karol Bagh, Dilli haat etc are the best places to eat in Delhi.
tandoori Chicken is considered to be Delhi’s national food.
Delhi street food offers a variety of cuisine of different regions cooked adding modern flavours. The taste of Delhi’s local food is delectable which is renowned worldwide.
Delhi has a variety of popular sweet dishes, which are Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Kheer, Kesar and Rasmalai.