Delhi’s food has quite many fans not just in India but all across the globe. Someone has rightly said that one should not watch calories when in Delhi. From a basic chole bhature to a fancy feast, there is no dearth of good food in Delhi. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Delhi holds a significant position when it comes to culminating the cultural and culinary essence of all the states and the union territories. Did you know that there are some state bhavans in Delhi?
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Yes! And most of the state bhavan have a canteen serving authentic regional food from the respective state. Best part, the food is budget-friendly and open to the public also. So, if you are looking to have a budget-friendly meal comprising of authentic regional dishes, you must try these 10 state bhavans listed below: Here you go!
Bijoli Grill, Banga Bhavan
If you are a fan of authentic Bengali cuisine, Bijoli Banga Bhavan is the place you must visit at least once when in Delhi. This place serves authentic Bengali food like mutton kosha, daab chingri, kosha mangsho along with the scrumptious Bengali fish, luchi etc. Don’t forget to have their Mishti Doi!
Timings: 1pm – 4pm & 6pm - 10pm
Location: 3, Hailey Road, Barakhamba Road
Cost for two: Rs. 800 (approx.)
Viva O’ Viva, Goa Niwas
Goan cuisine has quite a lot of fans all across the globe. And if you are looking to have pocket friendly authentic Goan food in Delhi, visit Viva O’ Viva at Goa Niwas. This casual dining restaurant serves delicious peri peri prawn, chicken xacuti, prawn rava fry, pork vindaloo, prawn curry etc. Besides, the live music makes the experience even more amazing.
Timings: 12:30pm - 3:30pm & 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: 14, Bir Tikendrajit Marg, Chanakyapuri
Cost for two: Rs. 1000 (approx.)
Image: Prawn Rava Fry
Maharashtra Sadan
Do you also love misal pav, poha kolhapuri mutton and puran poli? If yes, you qualify to be a fan of Maharashtrian food. And if you want to have the authentic Maharashtrian food in Delhi, head to Maharashtra Sadan and nowhere else. This food here is delicious and budget friendly.
Timings: 7am – 3pm & 7pm - 10pm
Location: Behind Baroda House, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, India Gate
Cost for two: Rs. 300 (approx.)
Andhra Bhavan
Andhra Bhavan is one of the most popular canteens of all. This place serves authentic Andhra food and often remains crowded, especially in the morning. Right from perfect puffed idli to dosa, vada and the most demanded filter coffee, this place serves it all. Besides, you can find scrumptious Biryani at Andhra Bhavan. So, when in Delhi, don’t miss this canteen.
Timings: 8am - 10:30am, 12noon - 3pm, & 7:30pm - 10pm
Location: 1, Ashoka Road, Near Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi
Cost for two: Rs. 300 (approx.)
Baankaahi, Assam Bhavan
If you want the taste of authentic Assamese food in Delhi, order food from Baankaahi and have a great time. This place has a huge range of Assamese delicacies like Khar, mati dal, fish tenga and what not! If you are a fan of Assamese food, don’t forget to try their pork fry and fish thali.
Timings: 12noon to 10:30pm
Location: 1, Assam Bhavan, Sardar Patel Marg
Cost for two: Rs. 550 (approx.)
The Potbelly, Bihar Niwas
The Potbelly restaurant in Bihar Niwas serves a wide range of authentic Bihari food. Not just this, it also serves fusion dishes which are loved by the people. Right from scrumptious litti chokha to sattu drink and chicken Pakora, this place has good food, prompt service and friendly staff is courteous. Ever visited this place before?
Timings: 1pm - 11pm
Location: Bihar Niwas, Plot 15, Behind Yashwant Place, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Cost for two: Rs. 1,000 (approx.)
Tamil Nadu House
If Chettinad cuisine excites you, Tamil Nadu House should be your one-stop destination. This place serves the best pooriyal, kootu, karakuzhambu, sambhar, payasam, rasam etc. Their chicken chettinad, chicken biryani, parotta and chicken 65 also have quite a fans!
Timings: 7am - 11am, 12:30pm - 3:30pm & 7pm - 10pm
Location: Opposite Chanakya Theatre, Chanakyapuri
Cost for two: Rs. 600 (approx.)
Karnataka Food Center
If you are a fan of Mysore masala dosa, vada, uttapam and so many famous Karnataka dishes, you must visit Karnataka Food Center in Delhi. Even though the place remains quite crowded, your visit will totally be worth it.
Timings: 8am - 11pm
Location: Delhi Karnataka Sangh Building, R K Puram
Cost for two: Rs. 450 (approx.)
Gujarat Bhavan
If can’s say no to khichda, Gujarati thali, kadhi, dhokla and undhiyo, you are an absolute Gujarati food fan. And to get the authentic Gujarati meal in Delhi that too under your budget, you must visit Gujarati Bhavan. This place serves delicious Gujarati food and gives you a glimpse of how rich the Gujarati cuisine is.
Timings: 8am - 10am, 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 10pm
Location: 11, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri
Cost for two: Rs. 400 (approx.)
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Jammu And Kashmir House
From delectable nadru to spicy rogan josh and the flavourful waazwan, you can mouth-watering and rich Kashmiri delicacies. And if you are a non-vegetarian, this place could be heaven for you. So, if you can’t visit Jammu and Kashmir to taste the rich cuisine, head straight to Delhi’s Jammu and Kashmir House and enjoy some good food.
Timings: 12:30pm – 2pm & 7:30pm - 9pm
Location: 9, Kautilya Marg, Chankyapuri
Cost for two: Rs. 500 (approx.)
Have you visited these State Bhavans? Do let us know!
