From age-old eateries in the by lanes of the Walled City to glitzy, specialty restaurants in five-star hotels, Delhi is a movable feast. Delhi offers a choice of Indian and international cuisines in different ambiences to suit varied budgets.

For gourmets, Delhi is synonymous with Mughlai and Frontier cuisines. The best of Mughlai cuisine can be enjoyed at Kariam, (both in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin) where recipes, dating from the times o the Mughals have been the closely guarded secret of generations of chefs.

Delhi ka Aangan (Hyatt Regency), Darbar (Ashoka Hotel), and Corbetts (Claridges) are among the many options available in the expensive range, while Gulati Restaurant (Pandara Market), Angeethi (Asiad Village) and Degchi (Regal Building) are among those catering to more modest budgets. The finest Frontier cuisine is available at the Bukhara (Maurya Sheraton), Frontier (Ashoka Hotel) and Baluchi (The Hilton).

At the other end of the scale there are the many popular roadside eateries around Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin where kababs, rotis and biryani are the order of the day.

Every five-star hotel in the city has a Chinese restaurant, while most markets in South Delhi have a medium-budget Chinese restaurant. The popularity of this cuisine can be gauged by the innumerable Chinese food outlets of the " meals-on-wheels" and kiosk variety. The growing sophistication of the Delhite's palate is discernable in the increasing number of specialty restaurants - EI Arab (Regal Building), Dum Pukht or the process of slow cooking developed in Awadh (Maurya Sheraton), Kashmiri food at Chor Bizarre (Hotel Broadway), Thai food at Baan Tahi (The Oberoi) and Sukothai ( Hauz Khas village), Japanese food at Tokyo (Ashoka Hotel) and Osaka (Haus Khas village), Tibetan food at eateries near Chanakya Theatre, and Mexican food at Rodeo (Connaught Place).

Another indication is the frequency and popularity of food festivals organized by hotels. South Indian food is another favorite, the vegetarian variety of which is best enjoyed at Sagar (Defence colony), Sagar Ratna (Lodhi Hotel) and Dasaprakash (Hotel Ambassador). Coconut Grove (Ashok Yatri Niwas) offers excellent non-vegetarian cuisine from south India.

The best of continental cuisine can be eaten at five-star hotels, for instance La Rochelle (The Oberoi), the Orient Express (Taj Palace) and Captains Cabins (Taj Man Singh), though numerous multi-cuisine restaurants also offer continental food. Keeping pace with the changing face of the city are the growing number of fast food outlets, which serve all manner of cuisines.

A delightful outlet offering a range of Indian cuisines are the food stalls at Dilli Haat. Here, the cuisine of different states in made available at very moderate rates. Set in the midst of a spacious crafts bazaar these cafes are a very pleasant place to enjoy food. For the more intrepid, eateries such as those at Pranthe wali gali, or chaat at Bengali Market and sunder Nagar, bhelpuri at Greater Kailash and sweetmeats fom Annapoorna and Ghantewala can be part of the gastronomical tour of Delhi.

Delhi is also synonymous with the omnipresent tandoori chicken and tandoori roti, which, when freshly had from the tandoor, makes a delicious meal. This is often available at roadside dhabas at a moderate cost.

Indian Cuisines

¤ BALUCHI Asian Games Village, Siri Fort Road 110049 Ph:26492348 Interactive Tepanayaki counter (Rs. 325 per person) Weekends. Seafood specialities, live dimsums and live desserts (Rs. 399 per person) Lunch timings 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Dinner 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (last drink served at 11.45 p.m.) ¤ CHORE BIZZARE Asian Games Village, Siri Fort Road 110049 Ph:26492348 Interactive Tepanayaki counter (Rs. 325 per person) Weekends. Seafood specialities, live dimsums and live desserts (Rs. 399 per person) Lunch timings 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Dinner 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (last drink served at 11.45 p.m.) ¤ DARBAR Asian Games Village, Siri Fort Road 110049 Ph:26492348 Interactive Tepanayaki counter (Rs. 325 per person) Weekends. Seafood specialities, live dimsums and live desserts (Rs. 399 per person) Lunch timings 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Dinner 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (last drink served at 11.45 p.m.) ¤ DUM - PUKTH ITC, Maurya Sheraton Ph: 26112233 Interactive Tepanayaki counter (Rs. 325 per person) Weekends. Seafood specialities, live dimsums and live desserts (Rs. 399 per person) Lunch timings 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Dinner 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (last drink served at 11.45 p.m.) ¤ Punjabi by Nature Basant Lok Complex 51516666 ¤ Karim Hotel Jama Masjid / Nizamuddin 23264981 Interactive Tepanayaki counter (Rs. 401 to Rs. 600 per person). (Mughlai and Tandoori) Lunch timing 12 noon to 3.30 pm and Dinner 6.30 pm to 11.30 pm

South Indian Cuisines

¤ ANDHRA PRADESH BHAWAN Ashoka Road 011-23387499 ¤ Dakshin Marriott Welcome Hotel, Saket 011-26521122 ¤ KARNATAKA FOOD CENTER Sector 1, R.K. Puram

Bengali Food

¤ Chowringee Patparganj, East Delhi ¤ BABOO MOSHAI K 1/52, Chittaranjan Park  011-26476327 / 26215220 ¤ CHITRA GHOSE D-292, Defence Colony, Ground Floor 011-24658788

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North Indian Food

¤ AMARJYOTI RESTAURANT 186, Sarojini Nagar Market 011-24673340 ¤ AMBER RESTAURANT N-19, Connaught Circus 011-23312092, 23736485, 23752416 ¤ ASKA RESTAURANT 3,Club Road Mkt, North West Avenue, Punjabi Bagh ( West) 011 - 25111487, 25178334 ¤ DHABA (Rajouri Garden) Hotel Mughal Palace, A-5, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden 011 - 25155839 / 25420302-4 ¤ HAVELI Hotel Taj Mahal, 1, Mansingh Road 011 - 23026162 ¤ MILKFOOD CAFE-100 B-20, Connaught Place  011 - 23320663, 23350057 ¤ THE VILLAGE BISTRO RESTAURANT COMPLEX 12, Hauz Khas Village, Near Deer Park 011 - 26853857, 26852227 ¤ MITHAS 5, Anand Lok Market, Siri Ford Road, Opp. Gargi College 011 -26251069

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SEA FOOD

¤ MELANGE 1st Floor, Yamuna Towers, 12 Local Shopping Complex, Saini Enclave 011-22374590 ¤ PLOOF! 13, Main market, Lodhi Colony  011-24649026 / 24634666

Chinese

¤ Taipan The Oberoi 011-24363030 ¤ August Moon Taj Palace 011-26110202 ¤ Empress of China Intcon. Park Royal 011-26223344 ¤ Pan Asian Marriot Welcom Hotel 011-26521122 ¤ Oriental Bloom Ansal Plaza 011-26265444 ¤ China fare 011-24618602 ¤ Empress Of China 011-26223344 ¤ Fa Yian 011-23323237

Italian

¤ La Piazza Hyatt Regency 011-26791234 ¤ West View ITC Maurya Sheraton 011-26112233 ¤ Diva Greater Kailash II 011-29215673 ¤ Flavors Moolchand Flyover Complex, Defence Colony 011-24645644 Open 11 am to 11 pm. Authentic Restaurant and Pizzeria run by Itelian Owner. Approximate Rate Rs. 401 to Rs. 600 ¤ The Big Chill 011-26481020 ¤ Ego 011-26319107 ¤ San Gimignano 011-23341234 ¤ Spago 011-51631813

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Thai

¤ Baan Thai The Oberoi 011-24363030 ¤ Spice Route the Imperial 011-23341234 ¤ Chilli Seasson Lodhi Colony Mkt. 011-24618358 ¤ Thai Work Ambavata Complex, Mehrauli 011-26644289 Open 11 am to 11 pm. Authentic Restaurant and Pizzeria run by Itelian Owner. Approximate Rate Rs. 401 to Rs. 600 ¤ American All American Dinner, Lodhi Road 011-24682222 ¤ Grill & Lounge Opp. NCRT, Aurobindo Marg 011-51681333

European

¤ Orient Express Taj Palace 011-26110202 ¤ La Rochelle & Wine Bar The Oberoi 011-24363030 ¤ 28 th Grill The Grand International 011-23411001 ¤ Basil & Thyme Shantushti Shopping Complex 011-24673322/4933 Open 11 am to 11 pm. Authentic Restaurant and Pizzeria run by Itelian Owner. Approximate Rate Rs. 401 to Rs. 600 ¤ Brix Grand Hyatt 011-26771234

Japanese

¤ Sakura ( Kaiseki ) The Metropolitan 011-52500200 ¤ TK'S ( Teppanyaki ) Hyatt Regency 011-26791234 ¤ Enoki ( Yakitori ) The Grand 011-26771234

Fast food Chains

¤ McDonald's 011-23318931,26149663, 25533532,22429608,25749930 ¤ Nirula's 011-23412868, 26147756, 25526000, 22521599, 26962291 ¤ Wimpy 011-233313910, 26512763, 26918106, 25460557, 23221375, 23378576, 27182588 ¤ Pizza Hut 011-26153752-6, 26449494-99, 26424312, 26533985-9 ¤ Domino's Pizza 1600-111-123

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Coffee Homes

¤ Coffee Home-I Baba Kharag Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 011-23363813 ¤ Coffee Home II VikaS Marg , Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 011-22517811 ¤ Coffee Home III R.K.Puram, Sec-13,Ring Road, New Delhi, 011-26883783 ¤ Coffee Home IV Bahadur Shah Jafar Marg, ITO, New Delhi 011-23238937 ¤ Coffee Home V Opp.Tibya College, Karol Bagh, New Delhi

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Pastry Shop

¤ Angles in my Kitchen 9811697970 ¤ Breadsmith 011-26483402-3,26484441-2 ¤ Cascades 011-26771234 ¤ The Gourmer Shoppe 24363030 ¤ Open Oven 011-29213030,51639939 ¤ Sidewalk 011-26791234 ¤ Sugar and Spice 011-26145425 ¤ Wenger & Co. 011-23324373, 23324403

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