For a foodie who loves fine dining, Delhi is a must-go place to experience the best of Indian cuisine. From traditional to contemporary, Delhi has it all. While many restaurants are located in luxury hotels, there are many standalone restaurants which offer the best of experience. Let’s take a look at five of them
Bukhara is one of the most popular restaurants in India known for its rustic atmosphere, open fronted kitchen, and delectable Northwest Frontier tandoori cuisine. It has an extensive list of awards to its name and is consistently voted amongst the world’s best restaurants. Though the restaurant serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, it is a must try for non-vegetarian food lovers.
Indian Accent is the only Indian restaurant to appear in the list of the World’s 50 best restaurants. Chef Manish Mehrotra, who is often considered as food God, works his magic using seasonal ingredients married in beautifully creative combinations. The tasting menu is astoundingly good, with wow-factor combinations such as tandoori bacon prawns or paper dosa filled with wild mushroom and water chestnuts. Remember to dress smart while visiting this restaurant.
Farzi Café caters to the fashionable side of fine dine, enticing the younger crowd. The restaurant turns into a party place on weekends, with regular DJs and live music performances. It was established by Zorawar Kalra, the son of Jiggs Kalra, hence, there is something special about it. The menu is more cutting-edge and priced a bit lower, with a
focus on “fun dining”.
Translated to mean ‘foil’ in English, Varq takes its name from the edible gold and silver stuff used in its dishes. Chef Hemant Oberoi offers diners a fresh experience through unorthodox food pairings and edgy presentation. Moreover, everything is prepared using organic produce and spices, and with the highest-quality exotic ingredients and meats. You will not mind spending a good amount for the delectable experience.
Longing for some authentic south Indian cuisine but we know you can’t go all the way to South India to taste it. Go Dakshin instead. The restaurant will tantalize your taste buds with some of the best and most aromatic and delicious flavors from the south. The restaurant serves an unusual collection of enticing dishes from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. There are few traditional dishes in the menu which are not usually found even in South Indian restaurants.
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