Moti Mahal, Daryaganj
19 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/delhi·27 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Moti Mahal in Daryaganj is a frequently suggested spot for butter chicken: one visitor praises the butter chicken and butter naan, and some say the Daryaganj outlet is the one to visit. Views are divided, though: some call it overrated or disappointing, one visitor found it extremely subpar in every respect, and one wonders whether the original outlet is still in business.
Address
Moti Mahal Restaurant, 3704, Netaji Subhash Marg, Old Delhi, Old Dariya Ganj, Daryaganj, New Delhi, Delhi, 110002, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Butter chicken, Butter naan
- 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.
Recommends the chain across several Delhi locations as an alternative.
Calls Moti Mahal overrated.
Calls the butter chicken and butter naan amazing.
Suggests Moti Mahal for butter chicken.
Described as rich, sweet, very buttery butter chicken.
Named as one of the best North Indian options in CP.
Recommends original Moti Mahal in Daryaganj
Popular chains can be inconsistent and generally mid after expanding.
Non-veg is nice and cheap but veg is overpriced and service was terrible.
Suggests going to the original Daryaganj outlet.
Lists Moti Mahal among places for butter chicken.
Calls Moti Mahal horribly overrated now.
Also mentions the Moti Mahal on South Ex Main Road.
Must-try; says only the Daryaganj outlet is the real one.
Recommends the original Moti Mahal in Daryaganj
Strongly dislikes it, calling it bad.
Place is dilapidated; butter chicken is good but management needs investment.
Suggests trying Moti Mahal in CP
A visit left them feeling the place was subpar in every way and a waste of money.
Found the South Ex branch underwhelming on a recent visit.
Recommends Moti Mahal for butter chicken.
Says it can also be considered.
Expresses love for Moti Mahal in reply to the recommendation.
Agrees it is good.
Suggested for butter chicken.
Calls Moti Mahal the OG when asked for the best butter chicken in Delhi.
Suggested as the most authentic option.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.