Good Food Guide : Delhi and Mumbai

This morning a fellow foodie posted an interesting post on a forum – 63 Dishes to try in Delhi

I posted this list on Facebook for the benefit of my friends.

A foodie friend suggested that I post this list on my Blog for the benefit of readers.

Here is the list of 63 Dishes for you to try out in Delhi.

Do Try Out the places and dishes and let us know how you liked the food.

1. Chole bhature at Om bhature wala, karol bagh
2. Fish Fry at Ganesh, Karol Bagh ( Gurudwara Chowk)
3. Steam Chicken/Fish at Fiery Grills ( D mall, Pitampura)
4. Aloo Tikki at Natraj Cafe, Chandni Chowk
5. Papri Chaat outside UPSC Building, Shahjahan Road
6. Kakori Kebabs at Aap Ki Khatir, Khan Market
7. Cream Chicken Kebabs at Salim's, Khan Market
8. Chicken Tikka Rolls at Khan Chacha, Khan Market
9. Chicken Changezi at Chicken Planet, Tyre Market, Near Filmistan
10.. Punjabi Paranthe at Jurasik Park ( Murthal,Sonepat)
11. Chhole Bhature at Odeon Sweets, Bhagat Singh Marg, Gole Market
12. Mutton Dish at Ashok Meat Dhaba, Shop No. 42, Subhash Chowk, Sadar Bazar
13. CP Chicken Pepper Steak at United Coffee House, E- Block, Inner Circle
14. Dal Meat at Embassy, D- Block, Inner Circle
15. Tomato Fish at Kwality, Regal Building
16. Kachori aloo Sabzi at Nagpal's, Amar Colony, lajpat nagar
17. Set Dosa at Sagar, Defence Colony Market
18. Bombay Duck at Swagath, Defence Colony Market
19. Rice with Gunpowder & Ghee, Andhra Bhawan
20. Bisi Bele Bhath, Karnataka Food Centre, Karnataka Sangha, Rao Tula Ram Marg
21. Chicken Pakodas at Moti Mahal Delux, Greater Kailash- I, M- Block Market
22. Butter Chicken at Havemore, Pandara Road Market
23. Kashmiri Kebabs at Gulati, Pandara Road Market
24. Dab Chingri at Fire, The Park, CP
25. Gushtaba at Chor Bizarre, Hotel Broadway, Asaf Ali Road
26. Chicken Haldighati at Colonel's Kebabs, Defence Colony Market
27. Mutton Stew at Karim's, Jama Masjid
28. Veggie Cutlets at Coffee Home, Baba Kharak Singh Marg
29. Pakistani Biryani at DeeZ Biryani Kababs
30. Mutton Mince at St Stephen's, Delhi University
31. Kosha Mansho at Oh Calcutta, Nehru Place
32. Mutton Barra at Bukhara, ITC Maurya, Diplomatic Enclave
33. Pizzas at Flavors, Under Moolchand Flyover
34. Khao Suey at The Kitchen, Khan Market
35. Patrani Mekong Basa, Indian Accent (The Manor, Friends Colony West)
36. Black Cod with Miso at 360 Degrees, The Oberoi
37. Stalin's Beard at Nanking, Vasant Kunj (opp. DPS Vasant Kunj)
38. Peking Duck at China Kitchen, Hyatt Regency
39. Hunanese Braised Prawns at The Chinese, Middle Circle, CP
40. Green Tea Noodles at The Monk, Galaxy Hotel, Sec. 15, Gurgaon
41. Dim Sum at Tea House of the August Moon, Taj Palace
42. Kadha Prasad at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
43. Badam Halwa at Saravana Bhawan, Janpath, CP
44. Kancha Golla at Annapurna Mishtanna Bhandar, Chandni Chowk
45. Saffron Lassi at Kaleva, Bangla Sahib Road, Gole Market
46. Chocolate Pudding at Angels in My Kitchen, Defence Colony
47. Jalebis at Old & Famous Jalebiwala, Dariba, Chandni Chowk
48. Karachi Halwa at Chaina Ram, Next to Fatehpuri Masjid
49. Hot Butter Scotch at Nirula's
50. Neembu Soda and Pan at Prince Pan, Greater Kailash- I, M- Block Market
51. Chocolate pan CP, opp PVR
52. Peeli Dal at Shakahari, Chawri Bazar
53. Special butter chicken at Minar, M block market. Greater Kailash-1
54. Dal Bukhara at Hotel Ashok
55. Mutton Rista at, Ahdu's , masjid moth, south Delhi
56. Tom uncles Maggie at Delhi University, north campus.
57. Ice pan, Outside Plaza cinema, CP
58, Bitoo Mutton Chap taka kak, outside KFC, Central market, lajpat Nagar.
59. Special aloo Paratha at Sona Sweets, Nehru place.
60. Tandoori soya chap at Beliram Degchiwala at Lajpat nagar 2
61. Amritsari Kulcha- paschim Vihar
62. Bittoo tikki wala at ranibagh and nsp
63. Bharat nagar's famous bhalle pudding

After reading this list of foodie places in Delhi – I remembered that I too had made a list of my favourite eating places in Mumbai – more than 10 years ago – in the year 2004 – during my Mumbai Days –and posted the list on my Blog.

I mentioned this on a comment on the above Facebook post about the Delhi foodie list.

A fellow foodie asked me to post my list of Mumbai Foodie Places on my Blog.

So – I delved deep into my Blogs – and pulled out this list of my favourite Mumbai Foodie places.

I compiled this list around 12 years ago – so the list is quite obsolete.

I love good food. 

And I love walking around searching for good food ( food walks I call them). 

Let me share with you, dear fellow foodie, some of my favourite eateries. Most of them are in South Mumbai, where I lived the six best years of my life from the years 2000 to 2006. 

Read on. It’s my very own Vikram Karve’s Value For Money Good Food Guide. I have walked there and eaten there. It’s a totally random compilation as I write as I remember and I may have missed out some of my favourites but I’ll add them on as and when memory jogs me and also keep adding new places I discover during my food walks. Try some places and let me know whether you liked it. 

Dear Fellow Foodie: If you live in Mumbai – why don’t you let us know if these places still exist and whether you liked the food out there...? 

MY “VINTAGE” MUMBAI GOOD FOOD GUIDE

Vada Pav - CTO Vada Pav (Ashok Satam’s Stall) alongside the Central Telegraph Office (CTO) at Flora Fountain ( Hutatma Chowk). I like the Vada Pav at Sahyadri at Churchgate too.

Misal Pav – Vinay in Girgaum. Walk down Marine Drive, cross the road near Taraporewala Aquarium, take the lane between Kaivalyadhama Yoga Centre and Ladies Hostel ( it’s called Income Tax Lane), cross the railway overbridge, walk straight on Thakurdwar Road, cross Girgaum (JSS) Road, walk a bit and Vinay is to your right.

Kheema Pav – Stadium. Next to Churchgate Station. Kyani at Dhobi Talao.

Seekh Kebabs – Ayub’s ( Chotte Mian ). Take the lane to the left of Rhythm House Music Store at Kalaghoda and let your nose guide you.

Jeera Butter – Ideal Bakery. Kandewadi, Girgaum. And try the sugarcane juice at Rasvanti next door.

Chicken Stew ( Kerala Style),Malabar Paratha and Appams – Fountain Plaza. In the lane off Handloom House. Fort. [ Brings back nostalgic memories of Ceylon Bake House in Ernakulam Kochi (Cochin) ]

Chicken Biryani – Olympia. Colaba Causeway. 

Mutton Biryani – Shalimar. Bhendi Bazaar. I like the Chicken Chilly Dry too.

Malvani Cuisine – Sachivalaya Gymkhana Canteen. Opposite Mantralaya. Nariman Point. Bombil Fry, Pomfret masala, Kombdi (Chicken) Vada and Lunch Thali.

Gomantak Cuisine - Sandeep Gomantak. Bazargate Street. Fort.

Chicken Masala and Khaboosh Roti – Baghdadi. Near Regal. Off Colaba Causeway.

Nihari – Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar. Near Metro.

Nalli Nihari – Noor Mohammadi. Bhendi Bazaar.

Berry Pulao – Britannia. Ballard Estate.

Puri Bhaji – Pancham Puriwala. Bazargate street. Opposite CST Station (VT).

Gulab Jamun – Kailash Parbat. 1st Pasta Lane. Colaba Causeway.

Rasgulla – Bhaishankar Gaurishankar. CP Tank.

Khichdi – Khichdi Samrat. VP Road. CP Tank.

Vegetarian Thali and Chaas(buttermilk) – Bhagat Tarachand. Mumbadevi. Zaveri Bazar.

Navrattan Korma – Vihar. JT Road. Churchgate.

Veg Burger and Chicken Cafreal Croissant – Croissants. Churchgate.

Tea while browsing books – Cha-Bar. Oxford Bookstore. Churchgate.

Just a refreshing cup of Tea – Stadium. Churchgate.

Ice Cream – Rustom. Churchgate.

Pav Bhaji – Lenin Pav Bhaji Stall. Khau Galli. New Marine Lines. Near SNDT.

Jalebi – Panchratna Jalebi House. Near Roxy. Opera House.

Milk Shakes, Juices and uniquely flavored Ice Creams (especially Green Chilly Ice Cream) – Bachelor's (Opposite Chowpatty).

Stuffed Parathas – Samovar (Jehangir Art Gallery)

Stuffed Omelettes and Steaks – Churchill. Colaba Causeway.

Sea Food – Anant Ashram. Khotachiwadi. Girgaum.

Apple Pie and Ginger Biscuits – Yazdani Bakery. Cawasji Patel Street. Between PM Road and Veer Nariman Road. Fort.

Cakes – Sassanian Boulangerie. 1st Marine Street. Near Metro.

Buns, Breads and Pastries – Gaylord Bake Shop. Churchgate.

Falooda – Badshah. Crawford Market.

Curds – Parsi Dairy. Princess Street.

As I told you earlier – this is a rather vintage list – more than 10 years old – and many places may have shut down or relocated. But - if you find some places still going strong – do sample the food and let us know if you liked it. 

Happy Eating

VIKRAM KARVE