Delhi, the capital of India, is in all its senses a place of history. Dotted with numerous historical monuments and having a history of Mughal succession, the historical ambience can even be felt in the delicacies offered around Delhi. Recipes that have been handed down over generations and methods that have been taught, perfected and innovated over time are what define the delectable delicacies offered at even the local street joint in your neighboring street. There are many street joints in the narrow gullies that will leave you wanting more even though you’ve had you fill. 

Though there are many trains available from all over India directed to Delhi, if you’re at a position where you couldn’t book you ticket in advance you can always turn toward the tatkal Kota. These seats are booked a day prior to the day of your journey and are filled on a first come first serve basis. The prices of course a teeny bit more than what you’d have had to pay earlier but hey, at least you’re getting a seat. You can see the Tatkal Seat Availability at the IRCTC website.

So now that you’re all set for the journey, let us now dive into a list of all the famous street food joints in Delhi you can hit while travelling through the capital. 

1. Paranthe Wali Gali

Located in the Chandini Chowk market, as the name suggests, this street has numerous shops selling different varieties of parathas, each one a little more delicious than the previous one. The price is totally economical with no compromise with the quality or quantity for that matter. The prathas are fried in Indian butter and are all that you need to pacify your taste buds.
 
2. Natraj Dahi Bhalla

This is a specialty street food joint located near Chandini Chowk metro station. Here you’ll be served only dahi bhalla and aloo tikki but despair not, both of them are worth the pains of going there. 

3. Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar

This one is to calm down your tantalizing taste buds. The chat served here is soul satisfying. The variety of snacks is never ending and the taste is exquisite and worth every penny spent here. The papri chaat is the most famous and you should try this definitely if you visit here. 

4. Kulcha King

Located in the Sarojini Nagar Ring Road Market, this place is a must visit if you want to experience the kulchas in varieties you never could imagine. The place also has a website www.kulchakingfood.com where you can surf through the delicacies offered before you visit the place. The price is nothing but affordable and you’ll be left craving for more.

5. Dilli Haat

This is the one place to go if you want to experience all the tastes of India in one place. The Dilli Haat is dotted with many food stalls and shops selling all the delicacies from all the regions of India in authentic taste. From Bengali fish and curry to the sea food of Lakshadweep, you name it and you’ll get it here. This is a haven for all of you who have fickle taste buds.

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