It’s the month of Ramzan and an excellent time to consume a few lip-smacking kebabs, tikkas, biryani, and other Mughlai foods. Have you commenced salivating yet? But you don’t want to journey to Old Delhi so that you 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 prices.
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 was set up in the ’80s when Abdul Ahad arrived in Delhi from Srinagar to sell Kashmiri food. His son, Mohammed Shafi Khan, these days runs the area. “Our restaurant is known for its nice care 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: 10 am – 10 pm
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 comfort of South Delhi. “We started with 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 fast,” he provides. Regulars list Malai Tikka, Chicken Changezi, and Mutton Nihari as their selections.
Price for two: ₹500 (approx) Timing: Noon – 11 pm (Monday-Sunday) and 4 pm- 11 pm (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’ve been operating this area for approximately 60 years now,” says Mohd Azam, proprietor. He hands us a pamphlet, which mentions that the eatery was previously 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 WRESTLER’S 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 since 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 working at 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 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 point,” says proprietor Anas Qureshi. Since there’s no seating, most either consume outdoors 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.
