Dining in New Delhi - Off the Beaten Track
Having no specific food culture, Delhi is truly a foodie's delight. A melting pot of different castes, cultures and cuisines, it has a lot on offer to satiate the gastronomy of one and all. Famed for its North Indian and Mughlai cuisine, this magical city also dishes up platefuls of Chinese, Continental, Thai, Mexican, Italian, Lebanese and a host of others. A replica of mini India, dining in New Delhi offers a whole gamut of restaurants in the form of budget hotels, caf©'s, stand-alone places, elite restaurants as well as roadside dhabas. The escalating sophistication of an average Delhite is evident in the number of restaurants, fast mushrooming across the city.
Dotted with restaurants and eateries to suit all pockets, Delhi is one place where the food culture is vibrant, interesting and varied. Until a decade or two ago, that was not quite the city's food scene. Speckled with very few options, Delhi dining was until then limited to feasting at five star hotels only, not to mention, pinching the pocket. But, of late, a number of restaurants and caf©'s have come up that suit different palates as well as pockets.
A popular tourist destination, one thing that separates the capital is perhaps, its love for good food. A large number of restaurants across the city will vouch for that. A place where traditional flavors match up to (and at times outshine) exquisite international fare, Delhi boasts of some of the best restaurants in the country.
A bubbling pot of different cultures, Delhi loves its Chinese. Evolving into a hybrid of its own, Chinese cuisine here can be best described as €Chindian' or €Chinjabi,' meaning chinese with a hint of Punjabi flavors that so portrays the city. The many luxury hotels here too, have a Chinese restaurant. Some of the best restaurants in South Delhi, the city's most stylish precinct, boast of indulgent Chinese restaurants and eateries. The popularity of this absolutely delectable cuisine can be gauged from the fact that innumerable Chinese street outlets, kiosks and meals-on-wheels are to be found in every nook and corner of the city.
Not just a means to fill up the tummy, dining here is more of an art. Another indicator of the city's love for good food can be seen in the number of food festivals organized across its many hotels. Restaurants in Delhi are not only known for their lip-smacking food but also for their exclusive d©cor and impeccable services. Right from valet parking to quick and personalized service, everything is well taken care of. Minimalist, neat and clean d©cor and ambience not only enhances the dining experience but also are ideal for anything from a quick lunch date to an official meeting to a family dinner. The vibrant, young crowd and great locales are add-ons too.
Dotted with restaurants and eateries to suit all pockets, Delhi is one place where the food culture is vibrant, interesting and varied. Until a decade or two ago, that was not quite the city's food scene. Speckled with very few options, Delhi dining was until then limited to feasting at five star hotels only, not to mention, pinching the pocket. But, of late, a number of restaurants and caf©'s have come up that suit different palates as well as pockets.
A popular tourist destination, one thing that separates the capital is perhaps, its love for good food. A large number of restaurants across the city will vouch for that. A place where traditional flavors match up to (and at times outshine) exquisite international fare, Delhi boasts of some of the best restaurants in the country.
A bubbling pot of different cultures, Delhi loves its Chinese. Evolving into a hybrid of its own, Chinese cuisine here can be best described as €Chindian' or €Chinjabi,' meaning chinese with a hint of Punjabi flavors that so portrays the city. The many luxury hotels here too, have a Chinese restaurant. Some of the best restaurants in South Delhi, the city's most stylish precinct, boast of indulgent Chinese restaurants and eateries. The popularity of this absolutely delectable cuisine can be gauged from the fact that innumerable Chinese street outlets, kiosks and meals-on-wheels are to be found in every nook and corner of the city.
Not just a means to fill up the tummy, dining here is more of an art. Another indicator of the city's love for good food can be seen in the number of food festivals organized across its many hotels. Restaurants in Delhi are not only known for their lip-smacking food but also for their exclusive d©cor and impeccable services. Right from valet parking to quick and personalized service, everything is well taken care of. Minimalist, neat and clean d©cor and ambience not only enhances the dining experience but also are ideal for anything from a quick lunch date to an official meeting to a family dinner. The vibrant, young crowd and great locales are add-ons too.
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