Best North Indian restaurants in Delhi

50 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/delhi

Gulati draws repeated butter-chicken recommendations, with Pandara Road the outlet most often named. One diner describes its version as rich, sweet and buttery, while a visitor particularly praises the dal makhni. The enthusiasm is not unanimous: other diners find the butter chicken overhyped, heavy or merely okay. One visitor liked the food but found it expensive for their budget, and another commenter warns of a long wait. The city-wide recommendations are represented on the Pandara Road pin.

Pandara Road

44 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/delhi

Havemore is repeatedly recommended for butter chicken, with Pandara Road the most frequently named outlet. Delhi-wide recommendations are pooled here on that restaurant. Two commenters also praise the garlic naan. Preferences split even among people comparing nearby restaurants: some prefer Havemore, while others favour Gulati or Chicken Inn. One diner found portions smaller than Gulati's, and a repeat visitor felt the butter chicken had slipped on a particular visit, while allowing that it might have been an off day.

Pandara Road

19 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/delhi

Daryaganj's butter chicken attracts repeated recommendations as well as substantial dissent. Delhi-wide brand recommendations are pooled here on the explicitly recommended Aerocity outlet. One diner calls it their top choice, while another praises a meal at Connaught Place. Other commenters find the brand average, inconsistent or overpromoted. One diner says its butter chicken would not make their list of good versions, while another considers it good but no longer the best. Dal makhani is a separate suggestion from one commenter, without a named outlet.

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/delhi

Ikk Punjab draws recommendations across its Delhi outlets, represented here by the repeatedly named Rajouri Garden restaurant. Butter chicken is the recurring pick: one diner calls it their favourite, and another likes its creamy, green-chilli-spiced style. A Connaught Place commenter separately recommends the breads, homestyle chicken curry and tandoori sweet potato at that outlet, not specifically Rajouri Garden. One dissenter considers the brand average compared with their own favourites; another questions whether its recent popularity will last.

Rajouri Garden

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi

Sandoz receives North Indian food and butter-chicken recommendations across Delhi, pooled here on its named Connaught Place outlet. One diner puts its butter chicken close behind Gulati's, and another prefers it to Moti Mahal. A commenter specifically suggests butter chicken at the Connaught Place restaurant, while two people recommend the CP option for a group meal. The support is not unanimous: one reply disagrees with a positive assessment. The pooled recommendations should not be read as identical experiences at every branch.

Connaught Place

16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi

Sita Ram Diwan Chand is repeatedly recommended for chole bhature, most often with Paharganj named; Delhi recommendations are pooled on that outlet here. One commenter includes it among their must-try vegetarian options. Two dissenters offer more specific objections: one dislikes the texture of the bhature, and another finds the chole bitter and the bread unlike the bhature they want. Recommendations nevertheless substantially outnumber warnings, making it a frequently suggested rather than universally loved choice.

Paharganj

15 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi

Rajinder Da Dhaba is repeatedly suggested for North Indian food, with butter chicken, chicken curry and galouti kebabs appearing in the recommendations. Three commenters specifically praise chicken curry, and two recommend the galouti kebabs. One diner calls the place affordable with plenty of variety, while another points to an upstairs restaurant as an alternative to eating at the dhaba. Dissent remains: one commenter dislikes the dry seekh kebabs, and others feel the restaurant no longer lives up to its earlier reputation.

9 people recommendvia r/delhi

Javed Nihari is repeatedly recommended in discussions of Delhi nihari, with the Shaheen Bagh restaurant represented here. Two commenters call it the best, while another says it renewed their enthusiasm for the dish. Other suggestions use nearby Zakir Nagar or Okhla as the location, so this is a pooled discussion rather than a guarantee about every similarly named outlet. A first-hand visitor disagreed with the praise, finding the mutton nihari disappointing and questioning its value; another commenter disputed the value complaint.

Shaheen Bagh

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/delhi

Chache Di Hatti in Kamla Nagar receives repeated chole-bhature recommendations. Some comments are short named suggestions or agreements, while others enthusiastically urge people to try it; those replies support the recommendation without establishing detailed claims about the food. One commenter plainly says they do not like it. The discussion therefore shows a clear positive lean, but little specific explanation of texture, spice or service. No price or takeaway claim is inferred from the shop's format.

Kamla Nagar

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/delhi, X, r/NewDelhi

Al Jawahar is recommended for nihari and other North Indian dishes, with the Jama Masjid restaurant represented here. One commenter specifically recommends nihari at that location; another praises its biryani, kebabs and khameeri roti. A separate diner suggests its butter chicken for a spicier interpretation. The wider discussion includes a less enthusiastic comparison with another nihari shop, a report of heat and crowds, and disappointment with nihari at a South Delhi outlet. That last experience is not attributed to the Jama Masjid pin.

Jama Masjid

8 people recommendvia r/delhi

Radhey Shyam Subhash Kumar is repeatedly recommended for chole bhature, most often with Paharganj named. One diner who has tried it praises both the bhature and chole, and another ranks the restaurant opposite New Delhi railway station second on a personal Delhi list while stressing that preferences are subjective. A separate commenter names it as a personal central-Delhi recommendation. Mentions of other Delhi outlets are pooled on the Paharganj pin, without treating those outlets' details as facts about this one.

Paharganj

8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/delhi

Kake Da Hotel in Connaught Place receives repeated North Indian food recommendations, including butter chicken, rogan josh and dahi meat. One commenter separately recommends its chicken seekh kabab and gravy. Two commenters call the restaurant overhyped, while a first-hand visitor takes a mixed view: the butter chicken tasted good after a wait, but they had eaten better elsewhere in Delhi and did not think the experience justified the excitement. It is a supported but contested choice rather than an undisputed favourite.

Connaught Place

7 people recommendvia r/NewDelhi

Kashiram's in Naraina draws repeated praise for chole kulche. Several commenters call it their Delhi favourite, and the person starting the discussion says they enjoyed every kulcha variety they tried. A repeat customer also recommends the chole kulche after many visits. The main food-related reservations concern style and heat: one commenter does not consider it traditional Delhi chole kulche, and another likes it only for people who enjoy spicy food. One visitor reports crowds and limited parking, not a guarantee about conditions on arrival.

Naraina

7 people recommendvia r/delhi

Minar in Connaught Place receives repeated butter-chicken recommendations. One commenter specifically suggests it for a creamy version, and another places it among established, old-school CP restaurants worth considering for North Indian food. A separate list-maker includes it among distinctive versions of butter chicken alongside several other Delhi restaurants. Other comments simply name the CP restaurant as somewhere to try, without detailed descriptions of a meal. The available recommendations focus on butter chicken rather than a broader selection of dishes.

Connaught Place

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/delhi

Kwality in Connaught Place is recommended for North Indian food, with one first-hand lunch account praising butter chicken, kebabs and rogan josh. Another diner singles out butter chicken and tar meat. A vegetarian commenter recommends dal makhni, chole bhature and breads, then adds that the food is tasty but somewhat expensive. The discussion also includes a blunt negative reply about the chole-bhature recommendation, so the positive consensus is not unanimous. These are diners' preferences, not a promise that every dish will suit everyone.

Connaught Place

5 people recommendvia r/delhi

Roshan Di Kulfi in Karol Bagh receives repeated recommendations for chole bhature. One diner includes it in a personal Delhi top ten, while another names it as a preferred central-Delhi choice. A commenter specifically recommends it for vegetarian food and also suggests kulfi falooda; a separate diner considers the chole bhature an affordable option. One person is unsure of opening times, so the recommendations should not be treated as confirmation of an early-morning service. The collected discussion contains no negative food verdict for this place.

Karol Bagh

5 people recommendvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi

Kallu Nihari in Daryaganj is repeatedly recommended in Delhi nihari discussions. One commenter rates it very highly in a personal comparison, while another places it third behind Noora and Javed, stressing that tastes differ. A separate diner specifically recommends the shop near Delite Cinema for people who enjoy fiery red chilli. Other replies simply name it as a place to seek out. The discussion offers stronger support for the nihari itself than for any particular occasion or dining format.

Daryaganj

5 people recommendvia r/delhi

Noora Ki Nihari in Bada Hindurao draws repeated recommendations in Delhi nihari discussions. One diner treats it as the benchmark when comparing other shops, another says no rival comes close, and a separate commenter ranks Javed behind it. Two commenters advise arriving early because batches can sell out, although those reports do not establish current opening hours or availability. The restaurant is in the Sadar Bazar area; comments mentioning nearby Filmistan and Pulbangash are location guidance, not separate branches.

Bada Hindurao

5 people recommendvia r/delhi

Chicken Inn on Pandara Road receives several butter-chicken recommendations, often in short lists rather than detailed meal accounts. One commenter prefers it to Gulati and Havemore in the same complex, while another groups it with rich, sweet and buttery versions of the dish. A separate list-maker cautions that butter-chicken styles differ and there is no single best for everyone. The discussion supports trying its butter chicken, but provides little evidence for claims about service, value or suitability for a particular occasion.

Pandara Road

5 people recommendvia r/delhi

Mughal Mahal receives repeated butter-chicken recommendations, including a specific suggestion for the Rajendra Place restaurant behind Jaypee Siddharth Hotel, represented here. One diner places it among their favourite versions, and another includes it in a list of distinctive butter chickens. A commenter describing an East Patel Nagar location prefers its tangy, tomato-led style; that description is part of the pooled discussion, not a confirmed tasting note for the Rajendra Place outlet. Another list-maker stresses that butter-chicken styles differ rather than naming a single best.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/delhi

Om Di Hatti receives repeated chole-bhature recommendations using Shakti Nagar Chowk and nearby Kamla Nagar as location descriptions. Those Delhi recommendations are represented on the Shakti Nagar Chowk pin. One commenter suggests it for an evening meal, but the person asking reports being told it usually sells out before the time they need. Those conflicting historical reports are not presented as current opening hours or availability. Most other mentions are brief recommendations rather than detailed accounts of flavour or service.

Shakti Nagar Chowk

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/delhi

Rama Chole Bhature on Jail Road, described by commenters as Tilak Nagar, receives repeated suggestions for chole bhature. One diner includes it among three personal Delhi favourites, while another recommends it but finds the food heavy. Several other replies simply name the shop, supporting the recommendation without adding much detail about the meal. A commenter reports an early-evening closing time, but that is not independently confirmed here and should not be used as a current-hours guarantee.

Tilak Nagar

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/delhi

Bhape Da Hotel in Connaught Place is repeatedly suggested for butter chicken. Two commenters describe a longstanding family fondness for the restaurant, while another says a visit prompted them to recommend it to others. That visitor also describes the hospitality as unpretentious and homelike. The support is not unanimous: a separate diner considers the restaurant overrated and no longer good. Another commenter includes it among established, old-school Connaught Place restaurants they would suggest for a North Indian meal.

Connaught Place