Hood Food: The Delhi Guide – 15 Places To Dine In & Around Khan Market

When the Capital was devoid of fancy malls, shopping arcades and Cyber Hubs (and Ansal Plaza was the craziest we’d done), one of Delhiites’ favorite hangout spots was Khan Market.

Synonymous with mod supermarkets and legate number plates, the swanky upmarket souk surrounded by equally, if not more, swanky areas like Lodi Road, Pandara Road and the likes, has been feeding the Capital’s imported whims and fancies, and it still does. And what’s a marketplace without joints to binge at? Here are 15 places to eat at when in or around Khan Market.

1. Big Chill

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Say these two words in front of a Delhiite and you’ll know how close to our heart we keep Big Chill. The restaurant is the go-to hangout spot for people across various age categories. Owing this pedestal to its delicious food, crusty pizzas and desserts, the chain also opened up a ‘Cakery’ dedicated only to dessert and dessert lovers.

2. SodaBottleOpenerWala

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The flag bearer of Irani bakeries and the Dadar Parsi Colony, SodaBottleOpenerWala brings the best of both these cuisines to a comfy restaurant in the Capital. The place serves up authentic Parsi grub with an exciting twist of its own.

3. Wasabi by Morimoto – The Taj Mahal Hotel

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Famous for its authentic Japanese cuisine, Wasabi by Marimoto serves up some of Delhi’s best sushis, sashimis and sake. Though a bit hard on the wallet, the place definitely makes it worth every single penny.

4. Perch

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This cozy nook in Khan was a delight for wine, coffee, food and peace lovers to be graced by this gem of a place in Khan Market. Apart from good wine and decadent food, Perch offers its customers a place to kickback with a book and watch the world go by.

5. Smokey’s BBQ & Grill

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Dig your teeth into char grilled meats and veggies and some delicious burgers and hot dogs as you get high on potent spirits. Smokey’s will leave no stone unturned to pile on a few extra pounds as you leave this place.

6. Gulati

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Romanticized with top-notch North Indian and Mughlai food, Gulati perpetually sees evenings jam-packed with kabab and tikka lovers. The restaurant gives its customer an unforgettable food experience, the taste and aroma of which keeps them coming back for more.

7. Ichiban

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Another winner in the Pandara market, Ichiban is a small – almost too small – place that gets its Pan-Asian cuisine every time. The place has been standing tall for years together now and is still allied with unmatched delicacies from the Orients and Far East.

8. Varq – The Taj Mahal Hotel

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Being a part of the magnificent Taj Group, one would only expect Varq to be the best and it does not disappoint at all. The variety of seafood and North Indian grubs served here are exquisite, courtesy Chef Oberoi and his innovations.

9. Lodi – The Garden Restaurant

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The Lodi is an exceptional fine dining and romantic restaurant in Delhi. Given a picturesque weather and exceptional company, it is the perfect place for an intimate meal. Speckled with lush greens and surrounded by Delhi’s rich heritage the place provides the perfect solitude from Delhi’s maddening hustle.

10. The All American Diner

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Situated inside the India Habitat Center, ‘All American Diner’ is the first name that pops into every head when we speak of great breakfasts and sinfully sumptuous diner-style meals. The place is a recreation of a typical American Diner and the scrumptious food just takes the rendition up a notch.

11. Side Wok

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A mark of exceptional Southeast Asian food, Side Wok is a favorite of Oriental food-loving regulars of Khan Market. The place hardly (read, never) disappoints with its vast selection of Thai, Chinese, Burmese, Malaysian and Japanese foods.

12. Wok In The Clouds

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The clouds (especially the ninth one) are where your palate will be once you dig in to the culinary brilliance of this restaurant. The menu boasts of some magnificent Thai, North India, Chinese and Continental grubs that can only come from some heavenly wok in the clouds!

13. Mamagoto

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Mamagoto is famous for it’s impeccable selection of Pan-Asian delicacies on the menu by the expert brains in their kitchen. With interiors that draw inspiration from Japanese pop art, Mamagoto is a treat for the eyes as well.

14. Sevilla – The Claridges

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Sevilla is the place to be, whether you are on your first date or celebrating your anniversary. The breathtaking ambience of this place complete with canopies, flowing water, great music and remarkable food make this place what is it – perfect. 

15. Yellow Brick Road – Taj Vivanta

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Nestled inside a breathtakingly beautiful property of the Taj Group, Yellow Brick Road offers a food-laden shelter to all late night wanderers in the Capital. The restaurant whips up brilliant Continental, Italian and Indian cuisines with a lush breakfast spread worth waking up for!

So where are you headed to?