Lajpat Nagar Central Market
78 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/delhi·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 72 threads.
What people say, in short
Lajpat Nagar Central Market is a well-liked Delhi shopping destination that many people recommend, especially for clothes like kurtas, suits, lehengas and wedding outfits, plus dry fruits and even camera gear. Commenters say it has a wide variety and you usually find something you like, though several find it pricier than markets like Janpath, and a couple warn that shopkeepers can be rude, particularly when you bargain or leave without buying. Bargaining is expected here.
Address
Central Market, Lajpat Nagar II, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110024, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Clothes, Wedding shopping, Budget
- Known for
- Kurtas, Suits, Lehengas
- Bargaining
- Expected
The evidence
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Says it is solid for everything else besides fashion.
Lists it under cheap shopping options.
Said it's also pretty good for shopping
Names a dry fruits shop in Lajpat Nagar Market as the place to go.
Prefers Lajpat the most because you always find something you like.
Recommends suit outlets in Lajpat for wide variety at reasonable prices.
Dry fruit shops there sell standard fare at nearly online rates.
Bought camera gear including a Nikon Z8 from stores here; products are genuine and it's a short walk from Vinobapuri Metro.
Wants to explore Lajpat for street shopping, hunting cute outfits and accessories while bargaining.
Shopkeepers are rude when customers bargain; commenter stopped going there after being disrespected.
Suggests trying clothes at Delhi Haat or Lajpat Nagar, mentioning there are many older Delhi Haats too.
Suggests Lajpat Nagar when asked for shopping suggestions.
Says these markets are beyond a tight budget.
Says Lajpat is the better choice any day.
Suggested as a market to buy kurta fabric
Prefers one dry fruit shop there, using another only when it has long lines.
Recommends going there because regular big shops hold large old winter inventory
Suggests Lajpat when asked where to buy reasonably priced clothes.
Suggests checking Lajpat Nagar market as an option for lehenga shopping.
Suggests trying an Afghani burger when visiting Lajpat.
Suggests Lajpat Nagar when asked where to buy dresses and shararas.
Simply recommends Lajpat.
Better options found at Lajpat Nagar, but Janpath is more cost effective.
Recommends Lajpat but says to bargain a lot.
Visited the rental shops there; decent lehengas cost more than their budget.
Lists Lajpat Nagar street stalls as a place to buy waist chains.
Says the central market is great for shopping and eating.
Recommends Janpath and Lajpat for shopping.
Says it has good stuff for wedding shopping.
Calls Lajpat overrated because cheap clothes can be found across Delhi.
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