Hood Food: The Delhi Guide – 15 Places To Chill In North Campus

The northern half of Delhi’s youth concentrate, North Campus also holds some of the Capital’s best pocket-friendly and mind blowing eating joint. With areas like GTB Nagar, Hudson Lane and Kamla Nagar in its premise, North Campus has something for everyone and here are some of the best.

1. Chalte Firte

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Devour succulent fresh momos smothered with a variety of rich and creamy gravies. With items like Afghani Momos, Fried Gravy Momos and Steamed Butter Masala Momos, this place has raised the bar when it comes to experimenting with these delicate dumplings.

2. Rico’s

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Rico’s is frequented for its burgers, sandwiches, shakes and drool worthy quick bites. The place makes every bunked class worth it!

3. QD’s

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Located on the busy roads of the Delhi University zone, this restaurant serves both Indian and Chinese fare. The restaurant’s outlet in North Delhi put Tandoori Momos on the foodie map. They also serve delicious Thupkas and soups.

4. Big Yellow Door

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Another fast food haven near the University area Big Yellow Door, or BYD as it is more popularly called, boasts of excellent pastas, nacho platters, shakes and pizzas on its menu.

5. The Hudson Café

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Another place that lets your wallet breathe a heavy sigh of relief while treating you to decadent food, The Hudson Café whips up some mean milkshakes, sandwiches, street grubs and snacks.

6. The University Bistro

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A small and quirky diner situated on Hudson Lane, The University Bistro serves up delicious tacos, wraps and a host of other Continental, Italian and Mediterranean noshes.

7. The Vintage Avenue

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Done up in a beautiful pastel notes and adorned with wrought iron and wood installations, the place is a refreshing change from the college canteen. The food is amazing too with Italian, North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes on offer.

8. Indus Flavor

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Gorge on delectable vegetarian food items spanning across North India and the Orients. The place also serves a special Jain menu that boasts of kebabs, curries and full-fledged platters.

9. Spezia Bistro

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A hot favorite along Hudson Lane, Spezia serves up a variety of Chinese, Italian and Continental grubs for those hungry student tummies.

10. YOLO 21

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Apart from the regular sandwiches and burgers, YOLO 21 serves an exquisite range of sizzler preparations served with a delectable mix of vegetables, buttered mashed potatoes and rice cooked with herbs. The Grilled Fish Sizzler and a Grilled Peri Peri Chicken Sizzler work for recommendations.

11. Chache Di Hatti

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DU students and Kamla Nagar residents swear by the sheer awesomeness of Chache Di Hatti. The place is known best for their amazing chhole bhatures which when teamed with their creamy lassi is the recipe for deep baby-like sleep.

12. Phonebooth Café

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The Phonebooth Café is a celebrated eatery in the Vijay Nagar area. It delights the palates with a plethora of yummy beverages teamed with creamy pastas, scrumptious entrees and a host of yumminess that follows in the main course.

13. Bille Di Hatti

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Warm up to a steaming plate of yumminess as you go easy on your wallet and heavy on your spice buds at Bille Di Hatti’s drool-worthy puri choley.

14. Tony’s

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Grab a quick bite kick back after class with your folks at this chilled out fast food joint. The place is loved mostly for its sandwiches that are loaded and grilled to a charred perfection.

15. Woodbox Café

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The café mirrors a spacious box filled with the delicious aroma of food. And it’s made of wood, hence the name. The restaurant is a quirky space with an eclectic décor complete with scrumptious food. Do try their Ferrero Rocher shake, Ice Cream Sodas and pastas.

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