25 Scrumptious Thalis Around Delhi

Talking about The Duke & Duchess’ Royal Indian Feast really got us craving for some loaded traditional thalis complete with sabjis, roti, chawal, raita, papad and the works. We dug up some of the best thali places around the Capital and here are our top 25 favorites!

1. Rajdhani

9-A, Atmaram Mansion, Scindia House, Connaught Place, New Delhi-01 | 011 43501200

Rajdhani is famous for its unlimited Gujarati and Rajasthani thalis that crank up the thali game by several notches.

2. Mahabelly

MA-A05, Ground Floor, Restaurant Block, DLF Place Mall, Saket, New Delhi-17 | +91 9911462757; +91 9650339524

It’s not a thali, it’s a Maha Thali, served only on weekends for lunch.

3. Carnatic Café

New Friends Colony – Ground Floor, India Mall, Community Centre, New Friends Colony, Delhi-25 | 011 41008630; +91 8802222889

GK2 – M-21, M Block Market, Greater Kailash (GK) 2, New Delhi-48 | 011 41708631

Treat yourself to Carnatic Café’s mini meal to experience a traditional South Indian thali complete with Gojju and buttermilk.

4. Imly

Shop F-20, Hog Market, Rajendra Place, New Delhi-08 | 011 33106204

Stop at Imly’s Punjab Terminal for a wholesome Punjabi Thali.

5. Kathputli

35, Defence Colony Market, Defence Colony, New Delhi-24 | 011 33105408

Devour a feisty Rajasthani meal served along with tangy pickles and a variety of accompaniments in their signature thali. You can even enjoy their on-going Navratra Thali loaded with a number of fast-special items.

6. Naivedyam

East Patel Nagar – 25/35, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi-08 | 011 25862929; 011 65457986

Hauz Khas Village – Shop 1, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi-16 | 011 26960426; 011 26536045

Binge on classic South Indian bites served in Naivedyam’s various thali options.

7. Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi-23

Almost all the state stalls here serve up thalis laden with scrumptious delicacies.

8. Gulati

6, Pandara Road Market, New Delhi-03 | 011 33105051

Pamper your buds with authentic North Indian and Mughlai eats with Gulati’s special platters. This week you can head over to the restaurant and enjoy their special Navratra thali too.

9. Kake Di Hatti

654-666, Church Mission Road, Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk, Delhi-06 | +91 9810909755; +91 9910722254

Indulge in a rich and ghee-some Amritsari thali at Kake’s.

10. Karnataka Food Centre

Ground Floor, Delhi Karnataka Sangh Building, R K Puram, New Delhi-22 | 011 26187357; 011 32961674

Under the South Indian Fixed Meals, KFC serves some amazing tiffin, maharaja and standard thalis.

11. Potbelly Rooftop Café

116-C, 4th Floor, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi-49 | 011 33107597

This Bihari restaurant is your go-to place for the perfect litti, chockha, tarkari and sattu pooris put together in a variety of thalis like the Tarkari thali, Madhubani Thali and more.

12. SodaBottleOpenerWala

Khan Market – 73, Khan Market, New Delhi-03 | +91 9810877701

Gurgaon – 3, Ground Floor, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon-122002 | +91 9971839456

Take your pick from one of the many Combo Meal options and have yourself a delicious party!

13. Saravana Bhavan

P-13, Connaught Circus, Connaught Place, New Delhi-01 | 011 28844305; 011 23345577

As elaborate as a thali can get, as delicious as food can get and as economical as prices can get.

14. Saffron – Trident Gurgaon

Trident, 443, Phase 5, Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon-122001 | +91 9650487875; +91 9717226661

Trident’s thali is a one of its kind 4-course thali, which starts with stares, soups, the main thali and then ends with delicious dessert. Wholesome perfection.

15. Khyen Chyen

Shop 19, Ground Floor, Cross Point Mall, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon-122001 | 0124 4231919; +91 8527739955

It’s called ‘Kuch Bhi’, which literally means ‘anything’. The thali here is a surprise every time as the items on it are never fixed. If you’re not one for surprises, they have the special Kashmiri lunch as well (only takeaway).

16. Andhra Bhavan

1, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi | 011 23382031

It’s either a thali or nothing.

17. Suruchi

15-A/56, Ajmal Khan Road, Opposite Roopak Store, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-05 | 011 45000255; 011 45000266

Dish out on more authentic Rajashthani and Gujarati grubs at this all veg thali restaurant.

18. Barush

C-38, 1st Floor, Opposite Odeon Cinema, Connaught Place, New Delhi-01 | 011 33107557

Barush gives you six options to pick your meal platter from – 3 vegetarian and 3 non-vegetarian. That shouldn’t be difficult.

19. Dakshin

Sheraton New Delhi Hotel, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi-17 | 011 42661203(4)

Pamper your palate with flavors of South India all brought to you in a fancy thali.

20. Triveni Terrace Café

205, Tan Sen Marg, Opposite FICCI Auditorium, Mandi House, New Delhi-01 | +91 9971566904

Enjoy wholesome vegetarian and non-vegetarian lunch thalis at this picturesque terrace café in Central Delhi.

21. FoodByMom

Near Shipra Mall, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad | +91 8527583853

This one’s for the homesick soul. Get a delicious homemade thali delivered at your doorstep.

22. Bhaja Govindam

Delite Cinema Building, Main Asaf Ali Road, Daryaganj, Delhi-02 | 011 23275356; 011 65568767

The special thali at this Daryganj outlet is a refreshing change from all the kebabs and biryanis around.

23. Sugandh

4702/21, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-02 | 011 23273578; 011 41563336

Scoff down some palatable North Indian grubs cooked to perfection.

24. Dhaba by Claridges

The Claridges, 12, Near Lodhi Road, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi-11 |

This 5-star dhaba is the fanciest dal makhni and butter chicken can get. Enjoy the elaborate veg and non-veg thalis that are easily heaven on a plate.

25. Motuu’s Qila

42, Baani Square, South City 2, Gurgaon-122018 | 011 33107880

Sindhi thali, anyone?

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