1. Chaat

• Pani Puri: Also known as Golgappa, these are small, crispy puris filled with spicy and tangy water, potatoes, and chickpeas.
• Aloo Tikki Chaat: A warm, spiced potato patty served with yogurt, chutneys, and sev (crispy noodle-like snacks).
• Bhel Puri: A crunchy mix of puffed rice, sev, vegetables, and tamarind chutney.

Where to try: Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Golgappa stalls in various parts of the city.

2. Kebabs

• Mutton Seekh Kebab: Minced mutton spiced with herbs and grilled on skewers.
• Chicken Tikka: Marinated chicken grilled with yogurt and aromatic spices.
• Shami Kebab: Minced meat with spices, formed into patties, and shallow fried.

Where to try: Khan Market, Old Delhi (e.g., Karim’s), Jama Masjid area.

3. Paratha

• Aloo Paratha: A stuffed flatbread filled with mashed potatoes and spices, usually served with yogurt, pickles, and butter.
• Methi Paratha: A paratha made with fenugreek leaves, often served with pickle and raita.

Where to try: Paranthe Wali Gali (Chandni Chowk), Sarojini Nagar.

4. Butter Chicken

A creamy, rich, tomato-based curry with succulent pieces of chicken. It’s a signature dish from Delhi’s Punjabi roots.

Where to try: Moti Mahal (Daryaganj), Shivaji (Paharganj), Punjab Grill.

5. Chole Bhature

Spicy chickpeas served with fluffy deep-fried bread called “bhature”. A hearty and indulgent dish often eaten for breakfast or lunch.

Where to try: Sita Ram Diwan Chand (Rajinder Nagar), Chandni Chowk.

6. Delhi Style Biryani

A flavorful rice dish made with marinated meat (usually chicken or mutton), aromatic spices, and saffron. Delhi’s biryani has its own unique taste compared to other regional styles.

Where to try: Al Jawahar (Old Delhi), Karim’s, Biryani By Kilo.

7. Rolls

• Kathi Roll: Paratha or naan stuffed with kebabs, veggies, or chicken and wrapped in a roll.
• Mutton Seekh Roll: Spicy mutton seekh kebabs wrapped in paratha, perfect for a quick bite.

Where to try: Kebabs & Rolls (Khan Market), Chandni Chowk.

8. Sweets

• Jalebi: Deep-fried, crispy batter soaked in sugary syrup, often served hot.
• Gulab Jamun: Soft, sweet milk-based balls soaked in syrup.
• Kulfi: Indian ice cream, typically flavored with cardamom, saffron, and pistachios.

Where to try: Chandni Chowk, Jalebi Wala (Chandni Chowk), Bikanervala (multiple locations).