Delhi is called the food capital of India for a reason. It is home to innumerable restaurants, hotels, cafes and eateries where one can relish mouth-watering delicacies.

From regional Indian cuisine to Asian and European delights, one can savour different varieties of food and have an unforgettable gastronomic experience. If you are a foodie who loves trying different cuisines, Delhi is the best place to satiate your taste buds with amazing food.

Here we have listed down the most iconic restaurants in the capital city that are worth exploring on your trip to Delhi:

1- Spice Route:

This restaurant is known for its pan Asian delicacies. If you want to savour authentic Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian or Sri Lankan cuisine, this is the place where you can enjoy lip smacking dishes from these cuisines. Besides the delicious food, it is the ambience and décor that will attract your attention. The stunning décor will make you fall in love with the place the moment you will enter the restaurant.

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2-Baluchi:

Another iconic restaurant in the city that has made its way to the hearts of the foodies is Baluchi. Located at The LaLiT New Delhi, this restaurant is very popular for its pan Indian delights that are prepared by expert chefs.

If you want to savour the taste of different regions of India, this is the best place where you can enjoy delicious delicacies from all over the country. From melt in the mouth chapli kebabs and dal Baluchi to butter chicken, nalli nihari, fish curry and heart-warming desserts, this place has everything to make your meal a one to remember.

3- United Coffee House: 

Counted among the oldest restaurants of the city, United Coffee House is one place where you can enjoy a delicious meal. The food here is not just pleasing for your taste buds but your eyes as well. Whether you love north Indian food, European delights or Mediterranean cuisine, you can have it all here and that too in the perfect setting.

The rustic ambience, warm lighting and exceptional hospitality by the service staff is something that will add to your dining experience here. The menu has a range of lip-smacking dishes, so there’s something for everyone. Do try their kebabs, murgh do pyaza and dum aloo that are famous old Delhi inspired dishes.

4- Dum Pukht:

This restaurant also promises a great dining experience for all its visitors. Besides the appetising food that one can have here, it is the grand décor, elegant vibe and palace-like seating that catches attention at this restaurant.

It specialises for its dishes that are slow cooked in sealed pots that give a distinct taste and flavour to the dishes. Kakori kebabs, lamb biryani and lamb chops are worth trying here. You must also not miss gulab kheer and shahi tukda that are absolutely delicious and will be the perfect ending to your soul satisfying meal at this restaurant.

These are just some of the many iconic restaurants of the city. You can explore many Mughlai, north Indian, south India and Chinese restaurants in Delhi and have a gastronomic experience like never before!

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