Jama Masjid Food Walk | Best Places to Eat Around Jama Masjid

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Jama Masjid has its own fame. Located in Old Delhi, Jama Masjid is a popular tourist destination. Many tourists around the globe come here to witness its great architecture and its historical importance. Apart from these, there one more thing which attracts many visitors to Jama Masjid and that is its delicious FOOD. There are hundreds of restaurants and food stalls where you can taste many fabulous and tasty dishes from Mughlai Cuisine including mouth-watering Kababs and drool-worthy Chicken. So, here we will list out the best places where you can taste some delicious foods. 

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For a complete meal, Karim's Hotel and Al Jawahar Restaurant are the best. These two are the most famous full-serving restaurants here. Having many dishes for Main Course along with Tandoori Rotis, one who wants to have complete dinner can go to any of these restaurants. Karim's being one of the oldest restaurants is the first choice of most people. Their Chicken Jahangiri is most popular so give it a try.  

Now we will list some quick-serving restaurants famous only for their Kebabs, Fries or snacks under Rs 250.

1. Aslam Chicken Corner for Butter Chicken Tikka

Aslam Chicken Corner of Aslam Bhai is quite famous and serves us their specialty which is mouth-watering 'Butter Chicken Tikka'. Juicy chicken is marinated with secret masalas, roasted slowly on tandoor and then they bath it with butter only then it reaches your hand. Give this a try and I can bet you will love it.

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Location | Matia Mahal Rd, Near Jama Masjid Gate 1.

Cost | Rs 190 for Quarter

2. Qureshi's Kebab Corner for Kebabs

Abdul Ghani Qureshi started this shop where you can get juicy and buttery kebabs. This shop specializes in crunchy kebabs served with onions and chutney. Their mutton kebabs will surprise you with uniqueness and their taste. So go and experience the juiciness of these Kebabs in your mouth.

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Location | Urdu Bazar Rd, opp. Jama Masjid Gate 1.

Cost | Rs 50 for one piece.

3. Haji Shabrati Nihariwale for Nihari

This is one of the best places in the city for authentic Nihari. Here's where you can get tender, falling off the bones meat in a flavorful gravy. It is for their Nihari that people start queuing up at six in the morning. So, Don't forget to try their Nihari with Tandoori Roti whenever you visit this place. 

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Location | Shop 722, Haveli Azam Khan, Chitli Qabar, Jama Masjid

Cost | Rs 200

4. Toufeeq's Dilpasand Biryani for Chicken Biryani

A great spot to have some good Biryani. As it goes with the name, Biryani lovers enjoy eating here. At this place, you can taste the authentic taste of mouth-watering Dilli ki Biryani with Raita. So, the place is worth investing in.

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Location | Shop 735, Haveli Azam Khan, Chitli Qabar, Jama Masjid

Cost | Rs 150 for Half

5. Haji Md Hussain Chicken Corner for Fried Chicken 

Head straight to Haji Mohd. Hussain for crispy fried chicken in different cuts and sizes served sprinkled with spicy yellow-colored masala, Amchur powder, onions, and chutney. Once you try it, you will surely forget KFC! People around the shop calls it JFC i.e. Jama Masjid's Fried Chicken!

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Location | 113, Matia Mahal Rd, Jama Masjid

Cost | Rs 220 for Half

Now if you are tired of eating Chicken and want to taste something sweet then Jama Masjid has many sweet shops around it.

1. Cool Point for Shahi Tukda 
This is the perfect dessert for the sweet cravings inside you. Cool Point serves the most refreshing Lassi, Badaam Milk, and Kulfi Faluda but it is for their Shahi Tukda that they’re best known. Shahi Tukda is deep-fried bread, soaked in cream, sugar syrup, and cardamom. So just give it try.

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Location | 972, Bazar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid

Cost | Rs 50 for one

2. Nawab's Mohabbati Sharbat for Watermelon Shake

The fruity pink color will attract you. You will also find freshly cut watermelon slices and huge blocks of ice to keep the drink cool and Rooh Afza to add the color. Truly, It is a unique and refreshing drink.

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Location | Shop 632, Opp. Jama Masjid

Cost | Rs 10 per Glass

3. Kallan Sweets for Khoya Samosa and Jalebi

This shop that has been getting Paneer Jalebis, Gajar ka Halwa and Phirni right for more than 70 years is just the place for you. They’ve even got snacks like Keema Samosa, Khoya Samosa, and pakora, and even Shahi Tukda, all of which are prepared fresh every few hours because well, they’re sold out quickly.

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Location | Shop 4, Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid

Cost | Rs 100 (approx)

If you are a Chai Lover and want to sip a cup of hot tea then this place has something for you too.

1. Rizk Kashmiri Wazwan for Namkeen Chai 

The taste is completely different from your regular tea, and as the name suggests, it is slightly salty. It was served along with a piece of Lavasa - crispy bread made in tandoor. The Tea is known as Noon Chai (click here to know more)

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Location | Shop 1123, Matia Mahal Rd, Jama Masjid

Cost | Rs 20 per cup

2. Waziruddin Tea Stall for Butter Tea 

Waziruddin Ji offers a cup of butter tea that’s as comforting as a pair of fuzzy socks on a deathly cold night. If you’re a chai-lover, there’s no better place to grab a cup near Jama Masjid than at this stall.

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Location | Madarse Wali Gali, Opp. Jama Masjid Gate 1.

Cost | Rs 20 per cup

If you are planning to go to Jama Masjid for a Food Walk then prefer to go at night as you will find all restaurants open, many restaurants here opens only at night. For a super fantastic experience go here during Ramzan. All the shops and stalls remain open all over the night during Ramzan and the lighting there will surely make your trip memorable. The only drawback here is this place is really crowded but you will love the culture.
Nearest Metro Station is Jama Masjid on Violet Line.

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