Photo coming — Karim's
Karim's
Since 1913; mutton korma and seekh kebabs near the mosque.
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Where to eat in Delhi: the local short list
Delhi's food runs from Mughlai institutions to South Indian breakfasts. These are the names locals actually queue for.
Photo coming — Paranthe Wali Gali
Paranthe Wali Gali
The lane of stuffed parathas; served with lassi.
Photo coming — Bukhara, ITC Maurya
Bukhara, ITC Maurya
Famous tandoori; book well ahead.
Photo coming — Saravana Bhavan
Saravana Bhavan
Reliable dosa/idli breakfast in the city centre.
Photo coming — Dilli Haat food stalls
Dilli Haat food stalls
Rotating state cuisines in one courtyard.
Photo coming — Old Famous Jalebi Wala
Old Famous Jalebi Wala
Jalebis fried in desi ghee since 1884.
Good to know
What airport serves Delhi?
Indira Gandhi International Airport. Primary airport: Delhi DEL (Indira Gandhi International), ~16 km southwest of Connaught Place. Metro Airport Express reaches New Delhi station in ~20 min.
What is Delhi known for?
Delhi is two cities in one: Old Delhi's Mughal lanes and New Delhi's imperial boulevards, with tombs and markets between.
What sport does Delhi live for?
Cricket is the city's heartbeat; the IPL's Delhi Capitals play at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi lives for cricket: IPL season (Mar-May) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, plus domestic Ranji matches. Football's ISL and the Delhi Half Marathon (Oct/Nov) draw big crowds. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium hosts athletics and football.
When is the best time to visit Delhi?
Check the festival calendar above — timing a trip around the town's big festivals is the insider move.
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