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Swagath, Defence Colony

5 people recommendvia r/delhi·5 comments quoted below

What people say, in short

Swagath draws recommendations for South Indian food: one diner at the Defence Colony branch calls it a strong option and suggests the chicken stew with appam or Malabari parotta. Others single out the chicken Chettinad and a slightly sweeter, UK-style butter chicken, and one lists it among Delhi's places for Kerala food.

Address

Swagath Restaurant & Bar, 14, Market, Block A, Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110024, India

At a glance

Signature dishes
Chicken Chettinad, Chicken stew with appam, Butter chicken

The evidence

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  • Recommendsu/iamhorsin_around in r/delhi · Oct 2023tasteRead the original comment

    Recommends their chicken Chettinad.

  • Recommendsu/pipehittingbunny in r/delhi · Jan 2025Read the original comment

    Recommended for Kerala food/porotta in Delhi.

  • Recommendsu/Ow_sley in r/delhi · Jun 2026tasteRead the original comment

    Describes Swagath's butter chicken as a bit sweeter, similar to the UK version, among Delhi butter chicken options.

  • Recommendsu/LobsterNo7651 in r/delhi · Nov 2024Read the original comment

    Recommends it for Indian food.

  • Recommendsu/Distinct_Parfait265 in r/delhi · May 2024Read the original comment

    Praises the Defence Colony branch as a top South Indian spot, suggesting chicken stew with appam or Malabari parantha.

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