- What are some unique vegetarian dishes worth trying in Chandni Chowk?
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- What are the best places to enjoy vegetarian cuisine in Chandni Chowk?
If you go to Chandni Chowk, then there are 5 unique dishes which are available nearby. All are 75-plus-year-old shops.
5 Must-Try Unique Dishes in Chandni Chowk by Tikku – Save Now, Enjoy Later!
Chandni Chowk, a bustling marketplace in Old Delhi, has been home to the most unique and delicious dishes for over 75 years.
Tikku (MisterTikku), a seasoned food lover & Instagram Influencer, shares his top 5 Chandni Chowk Dishes that are filled with a mix of flavors, textures, and nostalgia.
These hidden gems of Chandni Chowk aren’t just food; They are experiences that are waiting for you to be savored.
5 Best Places to Eat in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
1. Hira Lal Chat Corner – Kuliya Ki Chaat
Location | Shop No 3636 Gali Lohe Wali, Hira lal Chat wale, Chat, Goode Wali Gali, Chawri Bazar, Delhi, 110006 |
Hours | Every day from 12 pm to 10 pm |
Hira Lal Chat Corner Phone No. | 099719 44702 |
Hira Lal Chat Corner Menu | MagicPin |
Cuisines | Street Food |
Rating | 3.8 (459 Google reviews ) |
Kulia Chaat – A unique chaat made in a bowl of watermelon, banana, tomato, potato, etc. And the chaat mixed in it is sweet and sour, every bite of which is delicious. For best results, eat the entire cup in one go 🙂
One of the amazing healthy chat options you can find in the entire Chandni Chowk which is just filled with fruits.
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2. Jain Coffee House – Fruit Sandwich
Location | 4013, Ballimaran Rd, near PNB ATM, Raghu Ganj, Dai Wara, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006 |
Hours | Every day from 10 am to 8 pm |
Jain Coffee House Menu | Zomato |
Cuisines | Sandwich & Shakes |
Rating | 4.1 (440 Google reviews ) |
Jain Coffee House Popular Dishes
Fruit Sandwich, Coffee, Shakes, Veg Sandwich, Cold, Chutney
Fruit Sandwich – It may sound and look strange but once you eat it, you will come back again and again. It is a sandwich, with bread on top, butter in the middle, a special spread, and seasonal and regular fruits. You must try the sandwiches here once.
Jain Coffee House Review
This place is a hidden gem of Chandni Chowk. They make delicious mind refreshing cold coffee and some amazing fruit sandwiches. Yes, you heard it right.
Be sure to try their mixed fruit sandwich. The location of this cafe is a prime vintage. Even if you look at the ceiling, you will feel the sandwich’s waves. Overall, a must-visit place for breakfast. I am sure you will like this.
3. Old Famous Jalebi Wala – Baari Waali Jalebi/Jaleba
Location | 1795, Dariba Corner, opp. Bank of Maharashtra, Dariba Kalan, Chandni Chowk, Delhi 110006 |
Hours | Every day from 8 am to 9:30 pm |
Old Famous Jalebi Wala Phone No. | 098110 20546 |
Order at | Swiggy |
Cuisines | Mithai & Street Food |
Rating | 4.0 (7,787 Google reviews ) |
Old Famous Jalebi Wala Popular Dishes
Paneer Jalebi, Mutter Samosa, Desi Ghee Jalebi, Crunchy Jalebi,
Rabri Jalebi, Sweet Dish
Bari Wali Jalebi/Jaleba: This is not the regular crispy Patli Jalebi that you get in Bikanerwala, Haldiram’s. This is thick jalebi, each piece of which will be soft on the outside and a fountain of juice will come out from inside.
Old Famous Jalebi Wala Review
If you want to eat the most authentic Rabri Jalebi in Delhi then you must visit this place in Chandni Chowk. This Delhi’s Seet Shop is more than 100 years old, which makes it quite famous along with the taste of the food here.
Ever tried Manohar Dhaba’s 60-layer Crispy Japanese Samosa? No, Try it Now!
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4. Khemchand Daulat Ki Chaat
Location | Gali Paranthe Wali Inside the Street Kinari Bazaar Chandni Chowk, near Ram Chandra Krishan Chandra Sarees Shop, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006 |
Hours | Every day from 10 am to 9 pm |
Khemchand Daulat Ki Chaat Phone No. | 098115 23861 |
Khemchand Daulat Ki Chaat Menu | |
Cuisines | Street Food |
Rating | 3.8 (1,251 Google reviews ) |
Daulat Ki Chaat: This is the only dish for which there is no special shop. Eat wherever you find street vendors. It is unique, yes, but if you will not be able to eat much, then take 1 plate and divide it among 2 people.
Multiple Carts in Chandni Chowk/Chavadi Bazaar!
5. Shyam Sweets – Nagori Halwa
Location | 112, Manohar Market, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006 |
Hours | Every day from 8 am to 9:30 pm |
Shyam Sweets Phone No. | 097110 08900 |
Shyam Sweets Corner Menu | Zomato |
Cuisines | Street Food |
Rating | 4.1 (3,053 Google reviews ) |
Shyam Sweets Popular Dishes
Halwa Puri, Matar Kachori, Bedmi Aloo, Potato Curry, Kesar Badam, Bedmi Puri
Nagori Halwa: A dish that is a combination of Gol Gappa-type puri and halwa. While eating for the first 10 minutes, you will not understand what you are eating because the textures are different, then you will know that you enjoyed it.
All of these unique dishes have been selling for over 75 years, and they weren’t created by any food blogger.
Many sweet shops like Shyam Sweets, Shiv Mishthan, Makhan Lal, Badshah, etc.
In Short
Rich in tradition and flavor, these dishes have stood the test of time for over 75 years.
Tikku’s curated list of the best dishes of Chandni Chowk is filled with unique flavors that will linger in your memory.
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