Aslam Chicken, Jama Masjid
14 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/delhi·21 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
A restaurant near Jama Masjid that people recommend mainly for its signature Aslam butter chicken, an Old Delhi-style dish that two commenters call the best around. It draws long lines. Opinions are split: several call it overrated and hyped, and some say it is not traditional butter chicken.
Address
Ground Floor and First Floor, Aslam Chicken, 972, 973, 985, Bazar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Aslam butter chicken, Shami kababs, Tashla
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Lists it as overrated.
Calls their butter chicken legendary and part of their usual Chandni Chowk food trip.
Recommends its signature Aslam butter chicken.
Warns against Aslam's, calling it overrated and disappointing.
Recommends it for its iconic butter chicken.
Calls it the best of their list
Located a few steps away and worth every penny.
Recommended for non-vegetarian food, known for butter chicken.
Loves Aslam's tashla and says it is where their heart is.
Strongly dislikes it, says anything would taste better
Says non-vegetarians should eat near Jama Masjid, noting big lines outside this place and similar spots.
Says the place is extremely overrated.
Defends the market, saying it is known for its Mughlai dishes.
Likes Aslam's dish even though it isn't typical butter chicken; wishes they delivered.
Calls it incredibly delicious and tells people to look it up
Says Aslam's dish is not real butter chicken, just tandoori chicken in butter, hyped by YouTubers.
Disagrees it's overrated, likes their butter chicken style and especially the shami kababs.
Calls it nice for a unique, though controversial, butter chicken.
Suggests Aslam Chicken in Old Delhi as a better option.
Declares Aslam butter chicken the best.
Calls it the worst butter chicken and says avoid that market
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.