Hood Food: The Delhi Guide – 12 Places To Dine In Nehru Place

The go-to hub for all electronic (read, piracy) requirements and the one place in Delhi that’ll happily give you a $1000 software for INR1,000 (not boasting, just saying.), Nehru Place is swarming with tech heads at all times. That said, the place is also surrounded and dotted with a number of great eateries and one big Epicuria. Here are our top 13 favorites to dine after loading our gizmos with the latest softwares.

1. Oh! Calcutta

Ground Floor, E- Block, Opposite Satyam Cinema, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 33105836

Bite into traditional Bengali cuisine complete with chorchori, luchi and cholar dal at Oh! Calcutta. The restaurant mirrors the gastronomical excellence of the ‘city of joy’, Kolkata. Visit this place to OD on rosogullas, mishit doi and a ton of maachh bhaat.

2. Benihana

R-5, Lower Ground Floor, Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 26488884

Indulge in the palatable Japanese grubs prepared live in front of you at Benihana. The place puts together lip-smacking delicacies from Japan and does an excellent job at it. So while you’re at it, binge.

3. Big Wong XL

Ground Floor, Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | +91 8800456614; 011 26447171

It’s not just Big Wong, it’s Big Wong XL, which gives you a fair idea of how great the food on this Japanese restaurant’s menu is going to be. Although more famous for its Chines and Thai, Head over to this place just to treat yourself to some drool-some sushi platters.

4. The Chatter House

Lower Basement, Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 33106035

The Chatter House boasts of a classic pub-like décor complete with brick walls, private booths and gorgeous adornments. Their menu packs quite a lot as they offer a host of cuisines ranging from Indian, Italian, Lebanese to Continental fare including platters and a range of British Pub classics.

5. The Flying Saucer Café

Ground Floor, Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station New Delhi, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 33106257

The Flying Saucer Café is your excuse to get hammered, stuffed and high on fun this weekend. The lounge offers an excellent ambience complete with a fun décor that you can knock back with a variety of boozy somethings and live music. You can also enjoy the place with its delicious food on a Sunny afternoon sprawled across their alfresco setting.

6. L’Opera Salon de Thé

S-5, Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 |

The Capital’s personal French Patisserie, L’Opera is the dessert lovers’ paradise. Set up at a beautiful patio overlooking the Epicuria landscape, the bakery serves up some eloquent bakes that come in a healthier sugar-free variety too.

7. Empress Of China

Eros Hotel, American Plaza, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 33106311

Nestled in the towering Eros Hotel, Empress of China represents the Orients and its luscious cuisine. The place serves up some mean Chinese delicacies that include the likes of Ginseng Soup, Lamb Cumin, Jasmine Rice, et al.

8. Sona Sweets Sri Udipi Restaurant

G-3, Saraswati House, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 26426777

Owing to its pocket friendly bites, Sona is flooded by proffesionals in the area during lunch hours. The menu here covers a vast variety of regional staples like dosa, dhokla, pav bhaji, paratha, samosa and cutlet, which are all unbelievably delicious.

9. FIO Cookhouse & Bar

Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 33107873

An eatery known for its impeccable Italian and European cuisines, Fio serves up an interesting array of pastas, complete with mouthwatering options like Wild Mushroom Fettuccini and Garganelli Pollo e Pesto.

10. Singh Sahib

Eros Hotel, American Plaza, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 33106309

As the name suggests, Singh Sahib is an out and out North Indian food hub. Done up elegantly with classy woodwork and crystal chandeliers, the place brings the flavors of Punjab to your plate in the yummiest fashion possible with a number of shorbas (soups), breads and curries.

11. Blooms

Eros Hotel, American Plaza, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 33106308

Another gem in the Eros crown, Blooms brings forth the culinary excellence of Continental and Italian cuisines with dishes like Salmon Rosettes, Burritos, Duck Confit Ravioli and more. The menu features a delicious dash of curry-licious North Indian grubs as well.

12. Royal China

16th Floor, Eros Corporate Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | 011 49818000; 011 49818008

Royal China, located on the 16th floor offers scenic views whilst the gold & black interiors remind you of Singapore & Hong Kong. The Chinese food here is great & will keep you coming back for more. Their Crispy Aromatic Duck & Dimsum selection are fantastic!

13. New Punjabi Khana

G-7/35-36, Aggarwal Bhawan, Nehru Place, New Delhi-19 | +91 9811153620; +91 8527424714

A pocket friendly nook amid the Nehru Place bustle, the New Punjabi Khana whips up mouthwatering meals leaning entirely towards the vegetarian side. Binge on masaledaar options like Chole Bhature, Rajma Rice and Dal Makhani.

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