Alagila, 11-B/36, Lajpat Nagar, tel # 011-6833305 | Alkauser Bar-B-Q , Sardar Patel Marg-Kautilya, Marg Corner, tel # 011-3015183. A branch at Anand Lok, Vasant Vihar, tel # 011-6104101.
| Angeethi Bar-Be-Que and Ankur , Asian Games Village, Khel Gaon Marg, tel # 011-6493995, 64939453
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Arabian Nites , 59, Vasant Vihar, tel # 011-6888168 and Defence Colony Market.
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Bal Gopal , Darya Ganj, tel # 011-3267844:
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Baluchi, Intercontinental, Barakhamba Road, tel #011-3320101.
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Baradari, Hotel Samrat, Chanakyapuri, tel # 011-603030. |
Bar-e-Kabab, The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, tel # 011-600121.
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Brindavan , M 45 Greater Kailash Market, Part-1, tel # 011-6421208. |
Bukhara,***** Maurya Palace Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Sardar Patel Marg, tel # 011-3010101.
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Celebrity, Park Hotel, 15 Sansad Marg, tel # 011-3732477. |
Chor Bizarre , ** Hotel BRoadway, Asaf Ali Road, tel # 011-3273821. |
Coconut Grove ,*** Ashok Yatri Nivas, 19 Ashoka Road, tel #3324511.
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Copper Chimney ,*** Pamposh Enclave, Greater Kailash-1, tel # 6413999, 6482456.
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Corbetts, Hotel Claridges, 12 Aurangzeb Road, tel # 011-3010211. |
Curry on the Roof , *** 24 Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-6853846,6859495.
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D's Biryani Corner , ** 91, Defence Colony Flyover Market, tel # 4691687. Also at Vasant Kunj, tel # 011-6897562.
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Dasaprakash, *** Hotel Ambassador, Janpath tel # 011-4694966,4690391.
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Dastar Khawane Karim ,***** Nizamuddin West, tel # 011-4698300,4635458.
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Dawat Khana , 17, Community Centre, New Friends Colony, tel #011-6837186, 6837994.
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Delhavi , The Park Royal, Nehru Place, tel # 011-6223344: |
Delhi ka Aangan , Hotel Hyatt Regency, 1 Bhikaji Cama Place, tel #011-6181234:
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Dhaba, Hotel Claridges, 12 Aurangzeb Road, tel # 011-3010211 |
Dilli Darbar , M Block Market, Greater Kailash Part I.
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Dilli Haath , Opp INA MArket
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Dum Pukht , ***** Maurya Palace Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Sardar Patel Marg tel # 011-3010101.
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Durbar, The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, tel # 011-6110101. |
Essex Farm , * 4-Aurobindo Marg, IIT Crossing, tel #011-665491. |
Flora, Urdu Bazaar, behind Jama Masjid, tel # 011-3264593. |
Foodland, Panchsheel Gitanjali Marg, tel # 011-6461119. |
Frontier, The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, tel # 011-6110101. |
Dilli Darbar , M Block Market, Greater Kailash Part I |
The Great Kabab Factory , Radisson, tel # 011-6137373. |
Gulati, 6, Pandara Road, tel # 011-3388839, 3388838, 3388839, 3782949.
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Gulnar, Hotel Janpath, Janpath, tel # 011-3320070. |
Handi , *** Hotel Taj Palace, 1, Sardar Patel Road, tel # 011-3010404. |
Harim's Corner , A-22, Green Park, tel # 011-664738. |
Haveli, Taj Mahal Hotel, 1, Mansingh Road, tel # 011-3016162 |
Have More , 11-12 Pandara Road Market, tel # 011-3387070, 3387171.
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Janpath Food Plaza , Hotel Janpath, Janpath, tel # 011-3320070. |
Jawahar, Jama Masjid. |
Kabila, DDA Local Shopping Centre, Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas, tel # 011-668494, 6864920.
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Kalpavaadi, *** Branches at Lajpat Nagar, Yusuf Sarai and Chanakyapuri.
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Kanchi, Centre Point, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, tel # 011-3326715,3324805.
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Kandahar, **** The Oberoi, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg,. tel # 011-4363030. |
Karim, ***** Jama Masjid, a branch at Nizammuddin West, tel #011-4698300, 4635458:
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Khana Khazana , Bawa Farms, Bharat Petroleum Road, Samalka, tel # 011-5564905, 5564906.
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Khas Bagh , The Village Bistro, 12 Hauz Khas Village. tel # 663905. |
Khyber, Siddharth Hotel, tel # 011-5762501. |
Kovil, *** E-2, Connaught Place, tel # 011-3710585 |
Mehrab , Lodi Hotel, Lodi Estate, tel # 011-4632422. |
Mini Mughal , 1/6 Jor Bagh Market, tel # 011-4617979, 46979796. |
Moet's, ** 50, Defence Colony Market, tel # 011-4626814 |
Mohalla, The Village Bistro, 2 Hauz Khas Village, tel # 663869,665445, 6853857.
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Moti Mahal Deluxe , M 30, Greater Kailash Part I, tel # 6412467. A branch at 20/48, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, tel # 011-3792760, 3018698.
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Mughal Mahal Restaurant , Sethi Bhavan, 7-Rajendra Place, tel #011-5710408.
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Naivedyam,*** 1, Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-6960426.
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New Kababchi , 36 B, Khan Market, tel # 011-4611270. |
Palki, K-15, Connaught Circus, tel # 011-3354455. |
Pakwan, Hotel Le Meridien, 1, Windsor Place, tel # 011-3710101. |
Parikrama, 22, Antriksha Bhavan, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, tel #011-3721616, 3721617.
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Park Baluchi , Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-6859369. |
Pyramids, Andheria More, Gurgaon Road, tel # 011-680 1588
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Razia Sultan , 225 Lado Sarai, Mehrauli, tel # 011-6865418. |
Sagar, *** Defence Colony Market, tel # 011-4617832
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Sagar Ratna , Lodhi Hotel, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, tel # 011-4362422.
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Sikandra, Crowne Plaza Surya, New Friends Colony, tel # 6835070. |
Sona Rupa , * 46, Janpath, tel # 011-33268077. |
Tasveer, Gourmet Gallery, E-12, South Extension, tel # 011-6224651, 6224652.
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The Host , F-8 Connaught Circus, tel # 011-3316576, 3313628. |
Volga Restaurant , *** 19 B Connaught Place, tel # 011-3322960. |
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WESTERN CUISINE
Academy Book Cafe (A B C), 4, Siri Fort Industrial Area, tel #011-6486290.
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Al Capone , 12 Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-663905, 663869, 663970.
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Andaaz, Vasant Continental, tel # 011-678800. |
Bankura, *** CCIC, Janpath, tel # 011-3328506. |
Basil And Thyme , Santushti Shopping Complex, tel # 011-6887179,6187180, Extension: 111.
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Cafe Milano , E-564, Greater Kailash-2, tel # 6220448. |
Cafe Pedro ,**** Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-6961789. |
Culinaire, Chandan Market, S Block, Greater Kailash, tel #011-6422414.
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Duke's Place , **** Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-6864909, 6864920. |
Ego, 4 Community Centre, New Friends Colony, tel # 011-6918185. |
El Rancho , Friends Colony Community Market |
Embassy, 11 D Connaught Place, tel # 011-3320480, 3326434. |
Garden Terrace , Oberoi Maidens, 7 Shyam Nath Marg, tel # 2525464.
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Scribbles, *** Gourmet Gallery, E 12 South Extension Part 2, tel # 011-6224651,6224652.
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Kwality, **** 6-7, Regal Building, tel # 011-3732352, 3311752. |
La Belvedere , Hotel Le Meridien, tel # 011-3710101. |
La Piazza , Hyatt Regency, 1, Bhikaji Cama Place, tel # 6181234. |
La Rochelle , The Oberoi, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, tel #4363030.
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Las Meninas , The Park, Parliament Street, tel # 011-3733737,3732477:
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Longchamp, Taj Mahal Hotel, 1 Mansingh Road, tel # 011-3016162
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Mezza Luna , ***** Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-6512552 |
New Delhi Metro , South Extension Market 1, tel # 011-4699323. |
Nirula's Salad Bar , **** L Block, Connaught Circus, tel # 011-3324659. |
Orbit, Hotel Janpath, Janpath, tel # 011-3320070. |
Orient Express , **** Taj Palace Hotel, 1, Sardar Patel Marg, tel #011-3010404.
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Pierre, Hotel Le Meridien, 1, Windsor Place, tel # 011-3710101. |
Renaissance, Gourmet Gallery, E-12, South Extension--2, tel #011-6224651, 6224652.
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Rodeo, 12 A Connaught Place, tel # 011-3713780, 3713781. |
Salad Chef , C1 Main Market Vasant Vihar, tel # 011-6874105. |
Tavern, Imperial Hotel, Janpath, tel # 011-3325332, 3321989. |
The Grill Room , Intercontinental, Barakhamba Road, tel # 011-3320101.
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Top Deck , Intercontinental, Barakhamba Road, tel # 3320101.
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Vaishali, Hotel Siddharth, tel # 011-5762501. |
Valentino's, Hyatt Regency, 1, Bhikaji Cama Place, tel # 6881234. |
Viceroy, Crowne Plaza Surya, New Friends Colony, tel # 6835070 (dinner only).
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West View , Maurya Palace Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Sardar Patel Marg, tel # 011-3010101
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ORIENTAL CUISINE
Aka Saka, Defence Colony Market, tel # 011-4691265.
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Berco's , * E-8, Connaught Place, tel #011-3323757.
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Bali Hai , Maurya Palace Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Sardar Patel Marg, tel # 011-3010101.
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Baan Thai , *** The Oberoi, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, tel #4363030.
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Blooms, Park Royal, Nehru Place, tel # 011-6223344 |
China Fare , 27 A, Khan Market, tel # 011-4618602. |
Chinese Room , Ambassador Hotel, Sujan Singh Park, tel # 4632600. |
Chopsticks, *** Asian Games Village, Khel Gaon Marg, tel # 6492348,6493628.
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Chung Wa , Greater Kailash-2 Market, tel # 011-6227877. |
Daitchi, E 19A South Extension-2 Market, tel # 011-6447511. |
Drums of Heaven , **** S 14, Green Park Extension, tel # 011-661779. |
Empress of China , The Park Royal, Nehru Place, tel # 011-6223344:
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Fa Yian , ***** 25/2 A Block Middle Circle, Connaught Place, tel #3324603, 3324239.
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Faley's, 14, Defence Colony Market, tel # 4623612. |
Fujiya, **** 12/48 Malcha Marg Shopping Centre, tel # 011-3016059. |
The Golden Dragon ,*** 22-23 Panchsheel Enclave, DDA Market, tel # 011-6436682. A branch at C-2, Main Market Vasant Vihar , tel #011-6141849.
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Golden Phoenix , Hotel Le Meridien, 1, Windsor Place, tel # 011-3710101.
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House of Ming , **** Taj Mahal Hotel, 1, Mansingh Road, tel # 3016162 |
Ichiban, 9, Pandara Road Market, tel # 011-3386689. |
Jade Garden , Hotel Claridges, 12, Aurangzeb Road, tel # 3010211. |
Jewel of the East , The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, tel # 011-6110101. |
Lee's Garden , M-Block Market, Greater Kailash 1, tel # 6442519. |
Lotus Garden , SF 9, Bhikaiji Cama Bhawan, tel # 011-6110244. |
Lotus Pond , Near Crowne Plaza Surya Hotel, New Friends Colony., tel # 011-6839256.
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Mandarin Room , Hotel Janpath, Janpath, tel # 011-3320070. |
Moet's, * 50, Defence Colony Market, tel # 011-4626814. |
Nirula's Chinese Room , L-Block, Connaught Circus, tel # 3324659. |
Noble House , Intercontinental, Barakhamba Road, tel # 011-3320101.
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Peking Square , Defence Colony Market, tel # 011-4693388. |
Princess Garden , South Extension-Part 2 Market, tel # 011-6476950.
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Salt & Pepper , M Block Market, Greater Kailash-1, tel # 011-6223076, 6417796.
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Sampan, Hotel Crowne Plaza Surya, New Friends Colony, tel#6835070.
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Shaolin, Centaur Hotel, Near IGIA, tel # 011-5481411. |
Shen Chou Gourmet Gallery , E-12, South Extension--2, tel # 011-6224651, 6224652.
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Sukothai, 24 Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-6853846. |
Suribachi Panchsheela-Malviya Nagar Road, tel # 011-6447744. |
Szechwan Garden , 8 Hauz Khas Village, tel # 011-6858063. |
Taipan, The Oberoi, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, tel # 4363030. |
Tea House of the August Moon***** Taj Palace, 1 Sardar Patel Marg, tel # 011-3010404.
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The Silk Orchid , Intercontinental, Barakhamba Road, tel # 011-3320101, (only dinner).
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TK's, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1 Bhikaji Cama Place, tel #6181234. |
Tokyo, The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, tel # 011-6110101. |
Wanchai, Lodhi Hotel, tel # 011-4362422. |
Yokohama, 10/48 Malcha Marg Shopping Complex, tel # 011-372444.
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Zen Restaurant , B-25, Connaught Place, t el # 011-3320424. |
About Connaught Place
Connaught place, also called as CP, is located at the heart of New Delhi. It was
built in 1931. Connaught place happens to be the commercial hub of Delhi. It
depicts the style of British architecture which was very planned and well
structured. The glamour is still there and people love coming to CP for shopping
and entertainment.
Markets and shops in Connaught place are structured in the form of rings
comprising of inner and outer circle. Connaught place has been renamed as Rajiv
Chowk. The British rule at that time thought that the circular structure of the
market would be beneficial for both the shopkeepers and the shoppers. Connaught
Place has been modeled after the Royal Crescent in Bath, England. Connaught
place is easily recognized in the map of Delhi which is again given in this
site (category Map) because it stands out like a circle with roads
plying from many points on the circumference of the circular structure.
Connaught Place has always been the most sought after destination for both
tourist as well as the resident population. You would find everything here,
right from a grocery store to a car showroom. Connaught place has a
PVR Cineplex which matches the best in the
city. The restaurants, the cafes, the road side handicraft shops and the
colorful crowd add to the glory of this very historic place.
Any tourist traveling to India must visit
the Connaught Place once. Connaught place has emporiums from every state of
India. Connaught Place also has branches of major National and International
banks, along with the offices of tours operators and
airlines in India.
Shopping in Connaught Place
Connaught place provides the best resource to shop with a number of options
available. Connaught place is surrounded by Panchkula Marg, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
Baba Khadak Singh Marg and Barakhamba Marg.
The place is flooded with shops and marketing complexes where you will have
every thing under one roof. It has been one of the most sought after
shopping destinations of Delhi. The aura of the
place and the unique specialty ensure that you don't return empty handed. Among the
most popular items here in Connaught place, you can find imported electronic
goods, sports items, books, household goods, handicrafts, etc. Connaught Place
lures every visitor with its exotic design and shopping spur. Another specialty
lies in the multi dimensional environment of the place where you would find
hotels, restaurants, pubs, Bars, cinema halls and office of major
establishments. The market is closed during Sundays and has special attraction
in festival seasons. The most happening time to visit Connaught place is during
evening when the crowd gathers to enjoy the exquisite evening with the bliss of
having a wonderful shopping experience.
Dinning in Connaught place
Connaught place comprises of three circles; inner, outer and middle circles.
Food lovers and gourmets find the place an ultimate destination which has
variety and quality to offer. The outer circle would give a wonderful spree of
restaurants and cafes. Outer circle includes renowned names like Braista Coffee
Lounge, Ruby Tuesday, McDonalds, TGI Friday's, Nirulas and the famous Chatori
Ghalli.
Markets in Connaught Place:
Main markets in and around Connaught place are Janpath and Palika Bazar. Janpath
happens to be one of most important places where you would find latest fashion
clothes and other goods that are popular in modern trend. Connaught Place is a
major attraction for tourists and young generation who find the place an ideal
shopping destination with latest fashion trends. Palika Bazar and Janpath happen
to be the popular markets here, suiting all pockets and catering to the latest
fashion trends.
Janpath: Shops in Janpath sell latest trendy
clothes and fashionable items at cheap prices. These shops are very popular
among foreigners who love buying Indian jewelry,
handicrafts and other antique items. Having pointed out the specialty
of these shops, it is imperative to mention the precaution one should take while
buying anything from these shops. Shopkeepers in Janpath take advantage of the
ignorance of foreigners about the price and quality of the market. Another
specialty lies in the state emporiums from different Indian states. Handicrafts
lovers would find the place an ideal destination for Handicrafts goods. Apart
from trendy shops, Janpath has cafes and restaurants serving
delicious food.
Palika bazaar is also very popular which has always attracted tourists
for its unique peculiarity of a wonderful shopping experience under one roof.
The underground market is located in the inner circle of Connaught Place which
can be reached from any point on the circumference of the inner circle. The
specialty lies in its underground structure and the shops, who sell almost every
thing a normal buyer would want to buy for his/her daily need and fashion. You
can say that the place fulfills every shopping need. The market is ideally
suited for shopping in summer and also in winters because people are saved from
sprawling heat and cold respectively. It is famous for electronic goods,
fashionable clothes, perfumes, leather goods, photography equipments, etc. The
underground market has cafes and small eateries where you can enjoy some good
snacks while you shop. The garden above the market is an ideal place to meet and
date your friends. Spending some time in the garden really makes you feel good
as it has a beautiful view of Connaught Place. With the advent of Metro service
to Connaught Place, the market has regained its charm among youngsters who were
shifting to latest malls and other shopping destinations.
Shopping at Palika bazaar needs some bargaining experience because at the
first say they generally ask for a much higher price and anybody can be bowled
by them. So, it is important that you bargain well and look for the authenticity
of the goods. Palika Bazaar is famous for electronic goods and people visit the
market for buying CDs of new movie releases and songs. The market is a big
station for pirated CDs of Indian movies. Police have often raided the place for
selling these pirated movie CDs and some porn stuffs that are one of the prime
features of the market. Most of these goods are pirated and smuggled from other
countries. So, one should be careful while shopping here in Palika Bazaar.
Parking in Connaught Place
Parking at Connaught Place is a big problem with so many vehicles lined up
for parking space. However, there is an underground parking in place but with
the increasing number of vehicles in the city, it has become very difficult for
the authorities to manage the traffic. With the new plan of NDMC, things are
expected to get better and also the running of Delhi Metro to Connaught Place
has lessened the traffic to a great extent. Parking here is very expensive which
means you will have to spend a few bucks to park your vehicles. Palika parking
is a good option at present which is under plans of renovation which would have
multi-level parking space. At the moment it is the only place where you can have
your vehicles parked with a few other empty spots in and around CP.

Eating Out in Delhi
From the by lanes of the walled city to the swanky hotels and restaurants, Delhi
has the taste of all. Delhi gives you the option of choosing from the wide
variety of cuisines, which is a mixture of regional and international food.
Delhi loves its food which is a blend of North Indian, South Indian, Chinese,
Continental and American lifestyle fast food. All these varieties are readily
available in every parts of Delhi. International chains such as McDonalds,
Dominos, Pizza Hut, Pizza Express, Wimpy and TGIF have a good strong chain all
over Delhi.
Some of the places worth visiting are:
Berco's and Fa Yian, for Chinese food
Karim's and Nizam's, for Mughlai food
Nirula's for a mix of Indian and western fast food
Sagar, in Defence Colony for Udipi food
English Dairy, a popular dhaba in Connaught Place for inexpensive vegetarian
food
However, if you are a food lover and want to spend an evening with your friends
and lovers in a rich ambience then these are the places to look for:
Delhi ka Aangan (Hyatt Regency)
Darbar (Ashoka Hotel)
Corbetts (Claridges)
Bukhara (Maurya Sheraton)
Frontier (Ashoka Hotel)
Baluchi (The Hilton)
EI Arab (Regal Building)
Dum Pukht or the process of slow cooking developed in Awadh (Maurya Sheraton)
Kashmiri food at Chor Bizarre (Hotel Broadway)
Thai food at Baan Tahi (The Oberoi)
Sukothai ( Hauz Khas village)
Japanese food at Tokyo (Ashoka Hotel)
Osaka (Haus Khas village)Taste of Delhi
Tradition of Delectable Delicacies
If you talk of Mughlai food in Delhi, there are hundreds of joints, some good,
some better and some average. But if you want your taste buds to be treated
royally and the aroma of rich Indian spices creates magic in your senses, then
there is one address where you should be heading straight to; and that is
Karim’s.
Yo Yoghurt : Lassi
Considered a front runner among summer coolers in the searing heat, the humble
lassi has come of age in its new avatar. This modest thirst quencher is no
longer confined to the traditional curd base as the new-age lassiwala are
presenting the drink with innovative flavours.
Well, if you are looking for a cheap and best option, you have the options like
Gulati Restaurant (Pandara Market), Angeethi (Asiad Village) and Degchi (Regal
Building). To add to that, there are a number of famous road side "dhabas",
which are highly sought for by people from all sections of the society. Some of
these are roadside eateries around Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin where kababs,
rotis and biryani are the order of the day.
VARITIES OF FOOD IN DELHI
Chinese Food: Chinese food is available in every five star hotel in India while
most restaurants in Delhi do serve Chinese food. Chinese food is very popular
among the people of Delhi, which goes to show the reason why we have large
number of Chinese cuisines in the city, not to mention the road side fast food
with delicious Chinese food.
Continental Food: Continental cuisines can be had at five star hotels like La
Rochelle (The Oberoi), the Orient Express (Taj Palace) and Captains Cabins (Taj
Man Singh). Continental food is also available at various multi-cuisine
restaurants within the city.
Desi Junk Food: you can have the taste of various desi food available at every
nook and corner of the city. Among the very popular and widely available are
chat, gol guppe, paranthe, bhelpuri, chaat papri, etc.
These stuffs can be found at places like:
Bengali Market near Connaught Place in the center of Delhi.
Haldiram's stores located at every parts of the city offer chat, sweets and
other spicy items.
Ashok's near Chawri Bazaar in Old Delhi is famous for Chaat. Things To Do
Indian Cuisines: The most popular and one of the delightful offerings of Indian
cuisines can be found at Delhi Haat, where you can have the taste of real India.
Delhi Haat has food stalls from almost every state in India, which offer cheap
and quality food. The place has special importance in the sense that quality
food is coupled with swanky market depicting arts and crafts culture of India.
For food lovers, eateries such as those at Pranthe wali gali, or chaat at
Bengali Market and sunder Nagar, bhelpuri at Greater Kailash and sweetmeats from
Annapoorna and Ghantewala can be a part of the gastronomical tour of Delhi.
Italian: Italian food is very popular all over India and especially in Delhi
where people love to have Italian food. Most of the restaurants and Hotels in
Delhi serve Italian food with some specific Italian restaurant serving quality
food.
Among the most common Italian restaurants, we have:
Little Italy, Defence Colony Market
The West View at Maurya Sheraton, Olive near the Qutub Minar, Diva at Greater
Kailash Pt.2, San Gimignano at Imperial Hotel and La Piazza at Hyatt Regency
offer some of the best authentic Italian food in the South-Asian continent.
The Big Chill, Khan Market and East of Kailash, is popular with a young crowd
for great smoothies, ice creams, cheesecakes and Italian food.
Flavours of Italy, near the Moolchand Flyover.
Thai Food: If you are a lover of Thai food, then you must visit:
EGO Thai at Friends Colony Market
Culinaire at GK2
Chilli Seasons at Lodhi Colony market
Ban Thai at the Oberoi hotel
NWFP & Tandoori Food:
Some of the popular Tandoori destinations in Delhi are:
Moti Mahal Deluxe and Havemore at Pandara Park.
Bukhara at Maurya Sheraton. This restaurant is featured in the book, "1001
Places to Visit", which is the best in terms of taste, ambience and quality.
Others notables include Chor Bizzare and Punjabi by Nature.