Exploring Delhi's Food Scene in 5 Days

  1. Day 1: Old Delhi Street Food Tour
    Distance: 5km from city centre | Duration: 11:00AM - 9:00PM

    Experience Delhi's street food culture on a food tour in Old Delhi. Sample delicious dishes like parathas, chaat, and kebabs while exploring the city's vibrant markets and narrow lanes. Don't forget to try the famous jalebis and lassi at the end of the tour.

  2. Day 2: Breakfast at Saravana Bhavan and Lunch at Karim's
    Distance: 3km from last location | Duration: 8:00AM - 3:00PM

    Start your day with a South Indian breakfast at Saravana Bhavan, a famous vegetarian restaurant chain. Don't miss the dosas, idlis and filter coffee. For lunch, head to Karim's in Jama Masjid for delicious Mughlai cuisine like biryanis, kababs, and nihari.

  3. Day 3: Culinary Workshop and Dinner at Indian Accent
    Distance: 10km from last location | Duration: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

    Join a culinary workshop to learn how to prepare authentic Indian dishes like butter chicken, paneer tikka, and masala chai. In the evening, indulge in a fine dining experience at Indian Accent, a restaurant known for its creative fusion of Indian and International flavors.

  4. Day 4: Street Art and Snacks
    Distance: 2km from last location | Duration: 3:00PM - 8:00PM

    Take a stroll through the streets of Lodhi colony and admire the colorful street art. Stop at the lively local markets for street snacks like chole bhature, samosas and momos.

  5. Day 5: Brunch and Goodbyes
    Distance: 5km from last location | Duration: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

    End your trip with a hearty brunch at Cafe Lota, a charming restaurant within the Crafts Museum. Try the regional dishes like the Assamese thali and the Kerala-style appam with stew. Say goodbye to Delhi and head to the airport for your flight back home.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Old Delhi street food tour (5 hours, INR 1200)
  • Saravana Bhavan (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Karim's (1.5 hours, INR 800)
  • Culinary Workshop (3 hours, INR 2000)
  • Indian Accent (3 hours, INR 5000)
  • Street art and snacks (5 hours, INR 500)
  • Cafe Lota (1 hour, INR 700)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 11,500

Useful Tips

For those who have more time, consider visiting the Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, or the Akshardham Temple. If you have less time, skip the culinary workshop or shorten the street art walk. Don't hesitate to ask locals for recommendations and make sure to carry cash to pay for street food and small shops.

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