It’s the month of Ramzan and the excellent time to consume a few lip-smacking kebabs, tikkas, biryani, and other Mughlai foods. Have you commenced salivating but? But, you don’t want to journey all of the manners to Old Delhi so one can satiate your longing for real Mughlai delicacies. So, we have observed some of the oldest eateries in Delhi-NCR, which serve mouthwatering Mughlai dishes at reasonable expenses.
A KASHMIRI VIBE IN DELHI
If you’re in the mood for something one of a kind, we’ve got a choice for you in Ahad Sons Foods. Located on Masjid Moth Road, this takeaway offers Kashmiri delicacies consisting of Rishta and Dushtaba. This vicinity became set up in the ’80s when Abdul Ahad got here to Delhi from Srinagar to sell Kashmiri food. His son, Mohammed Shafi Khan, these days runs the area. “Our restaurant is thought for its nice, carrier and authenticity. But, it’s no longer Delhiites who come to delight in our Kashmiri meals. Film stars have also come here. The past-due Feroz Khan used to return, Karan Johar and Malaika Arora have also visited,” says Shafi.
Price for 2: ₹six hundred – ₹650 Timing: 10am – 10pm
CHICKEN — TIKKA OR CHANGEZI?
The longest queues for meals in Meharchand Market may be discovered at MI Food Centre. From tikka to biryani, you’ll get something you need at an awesome price and in the consolation of south Delhi. “We do start with had a meat shop, but later added kebabs and tikkas in the ’80s. Other dishes followed in 2000,” says owner Mohammed Zohaib. “In Ramzan, people choose fried food whilst breaking the short,” he provides. Regulars list Malai Tikka, Chicken Changezi, and Mutton Nihari as their selections.
Price for two: ₹500 (approx) Timing: Noon – 11pm (Monday-Sunday) and 4pm 11pm (Tuesday)
GALATI KEBAB GETS ROLLING HERE
You’d be familiar with scrumptious rolls and different Mughlai dishes in Khan Market. But, while it’s Ramzan, scout for a small keep within the returned lane, known as Azam’s Mughlai. “We’re operating this area for approximately 60 years now,” says Mohd Azam, proprietor. He arms us a pamphlet, which mentions that the eatery was in advance called Aapki Khatir. “We first started a meat store,” says Azam, including, “Later we commenced making Galouti Kebab and Chicken Biryani.” Of course, regulars here love to take pleasure in different dishes, including Paratha Rolls, Mutton Seekh Kebab, and Chicken Tikka.
Price for two: ₹four hundred Timing: Noon-midnight
FOR A WRESTLERS’ DIET
Near the dargah of Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki in Mehrauli is Pahalwan Dhaba. One of the oldest dhabas within the locality — running considering 1985 — people frequent it for the Chicken Biryani and Nihari. “People come to go to the dargah and then eat at our dhaba. Celebrities including cricketer Shoaib Akhtar have additionally eaten at our dhaba,” says owner Mohammed Adil.
Price for 2: ₹a hundred Timing: 10 am – 4 pm and 7 pm-midnight
MAGIC OF DESI GHEE
Open because 1931, Kake Da Hotel in Connaught Place is known to all non-veg fanatics. The proprietors say the name of the game of their recognition lies in their recipes comprising desi ghee. From Chicken Curry to Rogan Josh, nearly all their dishes have a fan following. “Sometimes we don’t get time to consume the entire day, as there are so many customers,” says Sunny, one of the human beings coping with the cash counter.
Price for two: ₹four hundred – ₹500 Timing: 10 pm – Midnight
MUGHLAI MANIA IN GURUGRAM
Opened in 2003, Lazeez Foods in Galleria is for all Gurugrammers, who won’t need to journey all the manner to Delhi. It’s suitable to prevent some finger-licking Tandoori Chicken, Shawarma, and Biryani and gets crowded overdue within the evening. “Even Gauahar Khan used to come right here at one factor,” says proprietor Anas Qureshi. Since there’s no seating, most either consume outdoor or get the food added to their home.
Price for two: ₹400 Timing: Noon – 11 pm
DROOL OVER KEBABS
Started in 1960, Alkauser in Chanakyapuri offers one of the most sensitive kebabs within the metropolis. Though it’s a small vicinity, don’t underestimate the food. Its specialties are the Kakori Kebabs, Seekh Kebabs, and Galouti Kebabs. “I enjoy having them with Barqi Parantha. So often, after my university, I head to this vicinity with pals. And since it’s Ramzan, the entire atmosphere inside the evenings is, in reality, something to savor,” says Kavya Gupta, a scholar.
