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Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar (also called Radha Swamy Chaat Bhandar)

A good place to eat it is popular with the locals, then this shop has to be one of the best places for chaat in Old Delhi. Its decor is average but it serves up an incredible variety of delicious snacks.

Address: 1462, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.

Opening Hours: Midday until 10 p.m.

Cost: Around 100 rupees for two people.

There is also Aloo Puri, Gol Gappe and Dahi Bhalle, but Papdi Chaat is the king here.

F-Bar

A franchise of Fashion TV and short for Fashion Bar, is an opulent bar where glamor and style rule. It caters to an elite crowd with the members only Fashion Lounge and the exclusive Diamond Lounge for the cream of the crop. Service and atmosphere are great.

Address: The Ashok hotel, 50-B Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakayapuri, Delhi.

Opening Hours: 24 hours.

Prince's Paan & Chaat Corner

This is perfect place for those who want to sample Delhi's delicious street food but aren't keen on venturing into the depths of Chandni Chowk.Greater Kailash is a posh residential and shopping location, and strict hygiene standards.

Address: 29, M Block Market, Greater Kailash I, New Delhi.

Opening Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What's Good: The gol gappas , also known as pani puri.

China Kitchen

Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi

The only restaurant in Delhi to serve Peking duck, Beijing's most famous dish .The best Chinese the duck, seafood appetizers and main course, soups, desserts all get 10 out of 10 .They have a very limited menu for Vegetarians

The veg dumplings with mushrooms etc are nice and soft, spring rolls are good crisp as well, asparagus special salad is a good option if you like asparagus. In main course, vegetables fried noodles with szechuan and veggies along with bean curd sauce and veggies are quite nicely prepared.

Price wise, a meal for 2 would be around Rs.3000 with drink.

Dakshin (South Indian restaurant )Saket New Delhi

Sheraton Hotel, First Floor, Saket District Centre, Delhi 110017

Popular for :Kozhi Melagurice, Flour papads, Chillies Marinated with Curd and Fried Podis ..The food at Dakshin is a melange of the cuisines of all four Southern States, with Tamil Nadu being represented the best and Kerala the least.

cost for 2 is about 2500 to 3000