Hood Food: The Delhi Guide – 9 Places To Eat In & Around Model Town

A few kilometers off Delhi University’s North Campus is Model Town. The populous residential and commercial area is abode to thousands of locals, which inevitably gives way to a number of shops, complexes and, you know it, restaurants. Here are some of Model Town’s best eateries.

1. JAIL – Behind The Bar

B-8, Model Town 2, New Delhi-09 | 011 47581459; +91 9999991459

If indulging in delicious food’s a crime then we’re guilty! Drawing inspiration from jail cells, the restaurant is dingy with an eclectic décor. The food is worth getting arrested too! Do try the fish n chips and Jail Samplers.

2. Eating Corner

F-14/19, Central Market, Model Town 2, New Delhi-09 | +91 9873255255; 011 27128383

The Eating Corner boasts of delicacies from the Northern part of India like pao bhaji, gol gappa and kachori with a hoard of rolls, chaps and quick Continental bites like nachos, momos and corns in a cup.

3. Munch Nation

Model Town 1, New Delhi-09 | +91 8447600527; 011 45017979

This food delivery set-up gets the best of Chinese and quick bites like sandwiches, burgers and parathas to your doorstep. What’s even better is that they deliver from 10 in the night to 6 in the morning. So all you hungry owls in Model Town now know where to binge.

4. Chacha Di Hatti

F Block, Near Mother Dairy, Ramlila Ground, Model Town 2, New Delhi-09

Relish a plate of scrumptious chhole bhature at Chache di Hatti. The place ups the bhature and chhole game by offering variations like paneer bhature, aalu bhature and chhole with kulchas as well.

5. Penta Cafeteria

Shop 6, Block 5, LSC Derawala Nagar, Gujranwala Town, New Delhi-09 | 011 65885883; +91 8800950378

Chill out with your folks with some cheesy grilled sandwiches, cold coffee, pasta, butter Maggi and some more cold coffee at this relaxed eatery. The place takes the concept of café to the street. Literally. They have a spacious outdoors seating (but you can also choose to sit inside).

6. Nut Khat Caterers

Near Vinayak Hospital, Gujranwala Town, New Delhi-09 | +91 9810910012

Situated at the entrance of Gujranwala town, Nut Khat is an understated kiosk covered by a bright pinstriped awning. As simple as the place is, it totally makes up for it in the food department. Stop over this stall for a quick bite of vegetarian chaat, tikkis, momos and rolls.

7. The Hub

111, Vardhman Royal Plaza, Local Shopping Complex, Gujranwala Town 1, Gujranwala Town, New Delhi-09 | 011 33106271

The Hub is home to a wide variety of North Indian, Lebanese, Italian and Chinese cuisines. The place serves some delicious regional specials like lasagna, pasta, falafels, shawarma, et al. Just the kind of munches you need to stuff your face with!

8. New Arjun Bombay Pav Bhaji

D-2, Model Town 3, New Delhi-09 | +91 9868068779; +91 9212974917

Craving some typical Bombay-style street? Head straight to this place. The place isn’t all the fancy swank but definitely has the most authentic and delicious vada pav and pav bhaji with delightfuly economical price tags in the area.

9. Baker’s Stop

A-353, Near Malwa Taxi Stand Crossing, Derawal Nagar, Gujranwala Town, New Delhi-09 | 011 27117466; +91 9899977171

Indulge in your share of saccharine with Baker’s Stop’s desserts and bakes. The bakery rolls out a variety of customized cakes, pastries, cookies, tarts and breads to match all your moods.

Alright then, time to hog!