Delhi, the capital city of India, has always been the epicenter of several wonderful food revolutions. The blend of Awadhi, Punjabi, Mughlai and Persian style of cooking gave rise to the versatile and rich cuisine of Delhi, cherished globally today. Be it the mouth-watering street food or the royal-flavored dishes of the restaurants, food in Delhi is an experience in itself.
Last year in 2014, Delhi’s love for eating and serving good food received its due honor when four of the best restaurants in Delhi got enlisted among ‘Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’, organized by William Reed Media. These restaurants have not only been the epitomes of dining excellence but also known for their novelty to the foodie Delhiites. A food lover visiting the ancient metropolis of North India can never be content with their trip without visiting one or more of these restaurants.
BUKHARA, ITC MAURAYA, NEW DELHI
Since its establishment, Bukhara created a niche for the tandoori lovers with a splurge of flavors from the North West Frontier Province. The restaurant is known for its traditional cooking and serving techniques like the use of clay tandoor and multi-course platters. Dishes like the Daal Bukhara and its signature Kebabs win the hearts of all those who try it.
INDIAN ACCENT, NEW DELHI
Award winning chef Manish Mehrotra has taken this restaurant to an all new heights of brilliance with his experiments to blend medieval recipes with contemporary methods of cooking. The restaurant has unfurled the flag of modern Indian food with the use local seasonal ingredients little-known to the rest of the world. This restaurant serving one of the most famous foods in Delhi has always been honored with inclusions in international lists.
DUM PUKHT, ITC MAURYA, NEW DELHI
The food of Dum Pukht, which means “to breathe and cook”, in a dialect of Hindi is based on the culinary styles of Awadh, a region known for its rich culture. One can experience the regal charm of the royal courts of Medieval India in this restaurant. The food here is cooked with utmost sophistication, the meat being braised in its own juices, making its food one of the most famous food in Delhi.
VARQ, TAJ HOTEL, NEW DELHI
Experienced chef Hemant Oberoi is well-known for his artistic rendition of flavors. This is one of the few restaurants in South Asia which has been wonderfully successful in striking a remarkable balance between the exoticness of sea-food and the strength of Indian condiments. An integral part of the Taj, it is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Delhi.
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