Best places to eat at in the top metro cities of India

People say that variety is the spice of life and we believe that food gives you the best possible variety in dishes that you can chomp upon! In a country like India where there are so many communities scattered from Kashmir to Kanyakumari you just cannot live your life without having tried all of India’s foodie delicacies!

In this article, we have curated a list of the best possible places to eat at in India’s top 4 metro cities and we are sure none of these places will disappoint you!

Let’s have a look:

Best places to eat at in Delhi

Juneja's at Amar Colony Market, Lajpat Nagar

If you want to have authentic North Indian chaat, this is the place to throng! Juneja’s is also famous for its snacks like gol gappas and samosa and also has a huge variety of sweets as well. A must-visit for people who love snacking!

Roshan ki Kulfi in Karol Bagh

A visit to the Karol Bagh market is incomplete without Kulfi to satiate your taste buds! This place has the BEST kulfi and falooda in town and you just have to have it! Pair it with some chole bhature and you are in foodie heaven, my friend!

Gera’s Moth Kachori in Patel Nagar

A tiny little joint that sells a really popular dish called moth dal mixed with papdis and spices. A different kind of twist to the traditional Dahi bhalle dish and a definite try as well!

Daulat ki Chaat in Chandni Chowk

If Chandni Chowk is famous for something apart from its market – its Daulat ki Chaat. Fresh, creamy milk churned into a thick foam similar to butter and sweetened with sugar… oh, the deliciousness!

This chat is available throughout the market and a friendly warning - you can’t just have one!

Best places to eat at in Kolkata

Kathi Rolls at Zaika, Park Street

This tiny shop sells the most delectable Kathi rolls (cooked stuffing wrapped in thin rotis) in a lot of combinations like Chicken, Egg, Mutton, Veg, Paneer, etc. You can also get rolls with combinations of these ingredients too, for e.g. a single egg double mutton roll. Wowie!

Shingaras at Tiwari Brothers, Boro Bazaar

You simply can’t mistake going to Kolkata and not having a shingara (a Bengali twist to the Samosa). Shingaras can have stuffing from cauliflower to even mutton! If you want an evening snack at this market, you know where to go for shingara!

China Town, Tiretti Bazaar

If you want authentic Chinese food anywhere in India, this is the place to be! Inhabited by real Chinese migrants to India, this place indeed looks like a mini Chinatown! You can have rice dumplings, momos, and soup here at any time from the morning to evening!

Best places to eat at in Mumbai

Keema Pav at Gulshan-e-Iran, Crawford Market

If you want to have authentic Mughlai cuisine in the heart of Maharashtra, visit Gulshan-e-Iran for its famous Keema Pav, Garlic Naan, and Rabdi Kulfi! A must-visit for all the non-veg lovers out there!

Khichdi at Soam, Babulnath Near Girgaum Chowpatty

Khichdi sounds boring no? Not at Soam!

Try their most famous kinds of Khichdi like the Vaghareli Khichdi, Sabudana Khichdi, Masala khichdi, Palak khichdi, etc. and you’ll forget cursing the boring old khichdi forever! The place also offers a Farsan Platter and Malai Malpua which are a must-try!

Pav Bhaji at Sardar’s in Tardeo

Visiting Mumbai without trying the Pav Bhaji is a sin! You have to try the tangy Cheese Pav Bhaji at Sardar to understand why we included it in our list!

Assorted Thalis at Nanumal Bhojraj in Vashi

The most popular joint in Mumbai for authentic vegetarian thalis! This place is a vegetarian’s heaven! You just have to try their Kotton Paneer, Karela Masala, Veg Kurma and Malai Kofta!

If you have a big appetite, try their Jalsa Punjabi Thali – a massive thali with really good food!

Best places to eat at in Chennai

Puttu at Maplai near Sterling Rd in Nungambakkam

This is a complete breakfast dish that features rice layered with coconut shreds in neat patterns or shapes (generally cylinders). You have to have puttu if you wish to start your Chennai days on a happy note!

Chana Sundal at Mathsya near KVM Puram in Egmore

Similar to chole, this dish is made with hard-boiled chickpeas and paired with rice and coconut shavings. You’ll find this dish at every point in Marina Beach too!

Idiyappam at Kaaraikudi

They look like noodles that are made with rice flour paired with a coconut-infused curry. This dish is a must-try since it is very easy to digest and is very low in calories as well!

Dosas at Krishna's Dosa Kadai

Not having Dosas in the city that made this dish a global favorite is a cardinal sin!

Light and crispy Dosas can teleport you into foodie heaven in an instant! Top it with some sambhar and poof! you are never coming back from foodie heaven! Also, try Podi Dosa at this place if your tummy has any space left!

Chaats at Kakada Ramprasad Chats and Sweets at Mint Street

This is for the Northies out here who might miss eating Chat in Chennai, but worry not, Chennai now offers everything! Woot!

Try the famous Aloo Tikki chaat at Kakada and you’ll wonder if somebody from North India made this dish! LOL, a sure-shot mindbender!

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