10 Best Dhabas in Delhi to Try the Fabulous Desi Cuisine

Delhi is popular for its Punjabi and non-vegetarian dhaba food. The mouth-watering food in these dhabas can beat any high-class restaurant. From serving as the lifeline of students and the office goers, some of the dhabas in Delhi are more than 50-years old.

These are the 10 must-visit dhabas in Delhi: 

1. Rajinder Da Dhaba

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Rajinder da Dhaba is one of the oldest and iconic dhabas in Delhi. From its melt in the mouth chicken to its butter naan, Rajinder Da Dhabad serves the best tandoori delicacies. An easy-going, quick-serve dhaba like this, is a boon for the office goers, foodies and the locals.
Location: AB-14, DDA Market, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi
Must-Try: Makhmali Fish, Veg Malai Tikka, Satay Chicken, Chicken Kalmi, Gaulauti Kebab, Chicken Burrah
Price for two: INR 800 approx

2. Kake Di Hatti

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Kakke Di Hatti is one of the most popular pure vegetarian dhabas in Delhi. The iconic eatery serves authentic North Indian food across four generations now. It is known for its signature naan along with serving the biggest naan in the country.
Location: Delhi 6, Chandi Chowk
Must-Try: Dhuandaar Naan, Gobhi Ka Paratha, Aloo Pyaaz Naan, Paneer Naan, Amritsari Thali, Authentic Punjabi Food
Price for two: INR 500 approx

3. Vaishno Punjabi Dhaba

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Every North Indian knows about the very popular chain of Vaishno Dhabas and their North Indian vegetarian delish. This dhaba not only excels in taste but the presentation has also got high praises from the customers. This place gets you tasty desi treats at an affordable price, that too in satisfying portions. This can be your go-to place to celebrate small occasions.
Location: E-16/289, Pradeep Bhatia Marg, Pocket 16, Sector 8, Rohini, Delhi, 110085
Must-Try: Cheese Tomato, Paneer Bhurji, Malai Kofta, Butter Naan, Paneer Butter Masala, Dal Makhni
Price for two: INR 500 approx

4. Prem Dhaba

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This quick-serve Dhaba in Delhi is known for vegetarian and non-vegetarian North Indian food. You can relish over buttery Dal Makhani, numerous paneer dishes and chicken and mutton curry dishes or chaps. The interiors are basic with all indoor seating and fairly clean space. 
Location: 11139, New Rohtak Rd, Block 69D, Dori Walan, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110005
Must-Try: Chicken Tenders, Masala Chaap, Daal Makhni, Chicken Malai Tikka, Tawa Chicken, Afghani Chicken
Price for two: INR 650 approx

5. Kundan Dhaba

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Another popular dhaba in Delhi, this late-night food outlet specializes in North Indian cuisine. Amidst the hustle-bustle of the busy road of Karol Bagh, Kundan Bagh is a benison for the busy office goers to have a tasty meal with their families. Much cherished and loved by the locals, it is famous among the outsiders as well 
Location: 6097/2, Padam Singh Rd, Block Number 2, Dev Nagar, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110005
Must-Try: Rajma Masala, Dal Makhani, Malai Chicken, Kabab, Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken
Price for two: INR 700 approx

6. Dhaba NH10 

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The ambience of Delhi dhaba is quite good given its location. Do not form misconceptions about the place as it serves truly satisfying North Indian vegetarian dishes at a price that fits your pocket too. The Dhaba also offers free parking so you can park your vehicle and roam around in the market and come back to shake your hunger with exceptional vegetarian dishes. The place is good to spend some good time with friends and family. 
Location: Block D, JJ Colony No 2, Nangloi, Delhi, 110041
Price for two: INR 400 approx

7. Mehfil Dhaba

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Mehfil Dhaba in Delhi is known for its north indian and Mughlai food. Along with its Mughlai bites like Chicken tikka, kebabs, the vegetarian platter is equally tempting with Malai chap, shahi paneer, rajma, varieties of dal, naans and roti. Complimenting its name, this dhaba can actually be your venue of mehfil with your loved ones. 
Location: Plot No 2, Old Market, Shivalik Colony, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110017
Must-Try: Chicken Bharta, Rajma Rice, Dal Makhni, Masala Paneer, Biryani
Price for two: INR 800 approx

8. Apna Dhaba

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Apna Dhaba is a group-friendly dine out that serves mouth-watering North Indian cuisine. It is purely vegetarian and serves food at a very affordable price. You can enjoy North Indian thali platters along with some beverages. The ambience is fine and the crowd is majorly friends and family. The entrance is wheelchair accessible. 
Location: Shop no, 31, Gg-1 Rd, Block GG1, Vikaspuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110018
Must-Try: Paneer Naan Thali, Paneer Butter Masala, Kadai Paneer, Masala Chaap, Chole
Price for two: INR 300 approx 

9. Ajit Khalsa Dhaba

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A very ordinary-looking Dhaba in Delhi, Ajit Khalsa Dhaba serves eccentric North Indian dishes which will surely steal your heart. It specializes in non-veg and is wheelchair seating friendly. It has been in the business for forty years now and still tops the list of the most famous dhabas in Delhi.
Location: 619, 10, Main Chhatarpur Road, Opp Tivoli Garden, Block A1, Chhatarpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110074
Must-Try: Shahi Paneer, Butter Chicken, Naan, Lassi
Price for two: INR 700 approx

10. Vardaan Dhaba

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Vardhaan Dhaba is deemed to be the best vegetarian food outlet in Hari Nagar. With a fairly basic seating arrangement, this dhaba in Delhi is known its mouth-watering Malai chap, Dal Makhani and stupendous North India food. You can order Vardhamaan special combos and thalis containing a wide range of tandoori roti. 
Location: Ca19A, DDA Flats, Hari Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110064
Price for two: INR 400 approx
Now with this list of the best Dhabas in Delhi, we hope would be able to find your way to the places to amazing Desi Cuisine with dollops of butter!

This post was published by Ishika Wahane

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