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Old Delhi is a renowned culinary destination with an unmatched kebab scene. It is like entering a fragrant culinary museum where generations-old recipes are still painstakingly followed when you enter its winding lanes close to Jama Masjid.
Every bite is a burst of Mughlai flavors, from the rich, creamy Malai Tikkas and the delicate Shami Kebabs to the melt-in-your-mouth Seekh Kebabs, which are typically made from finely minced mutton or buffalo and grilled to smoky perfection. Famous locations like Qureshi Kebab Corner and Karim's are pilgrimage sites that, with their flavorful, spicy food, provide a genuine taste of the past.
Abdul Ghani Qureshi Kabab Corner
Located opposite Gate 1 of Jama Masjid, Abdul Ghani Qureshi Kabab Corner serves melt-in-the-mouth kebabs. Their chicken and mutton seekh kebabs are famous among foodies. But it’s not just kebabs that they sell, their pocket-friendly menu also has chicken tikka, chicken tandoori, chicken fry, rumali roti, paneer tikka, chicken biryani, chicken nahari, chicken achari, fish tikka, etc. Depending on your hunger and the size of the party, you can order a quarter, half, and full plate for your favourite dish.
Phone Number: 9711693200
USP Dishes: Chicken Kabab, Seekh Kebab Roll, Mutton Seekh Kebabs
Available Cuisine: North Indian, Fast Food
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 5.00 pm - 12.30 am
Address: K-140, Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Cost For Two: Rs 400 (Budget-friendly)
Bhaijaan Kebabs
If you are looking for a hidden gem to try kebabs in the capital, you must head to Bhaijaan Kebabs in Old Delhi. They are famous for Chicken kebabs and keema. They don’t have a long list of dishes but are renowned among natives for selling feather-light kebabs. Chicken keema is only available in the afternoon. You can also ask them to add kebabs between a sliced bun and enjoy a delicious desi burger.
Phone Number: 9811020272
USP Dishes: Chicken Kabab
Available Cuisine: North Indian
Type: Non-veg
Meals Served: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm/ 5.00 pm - 11 pm
Address: 2202, Wali Baig St, Pahari Bhojla, Sheesh Mahal, Old Delhi, 110006
Cost For Two: Rs 100 (Budget-friendly) 
Ghalib Kabab Corner
Located in the bustling lanes of the Nizamuddin area is a small eatery that is popular for selling phirni, seekh kebabs, red meat kebabs, and chicken korma. They have North Indian and Mughlai dishes on their menu, including chicken tandoori, chicken nihari, chicken biryani, mutton tikka, mutton seekh kabab, paneer tikka roll, dal fry, mutton korma, etc. The eatery also serves romali and khamiri roti and sweets like firni and kheer nawabi.
Phone Number: 9810786479
USP Dishes: Seekh Kebabs, Chicken Korma, Phirni
Available Cuisine: North Indian, Mughlai
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 12.00 pm - 12.00 am
Address: Markzi Masjid, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin West Slum, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi, Delhi 110013
Cost For Two: Rs 400 (Budget-friendly)
Karim’s
In the busy streets near Jama Masjid, one can easily spot Karim’s Hotel, which serves the best of Mughlai and North Indian cuisines. Their most sought after dishes include mutton qurma, mutton jahangir, chicken jahangir, badam pasanda, and reshmi seekh kebab. However, if you want to try something new, you can order keema naan, murgh biryani anarkali, chicken handi, nargisi kofta, fish tikka roll, and mutton burra. Karim’s assorted kebab platter is a must-have if you call yourself a kebab enthusiast. They have a few options for vegetarians too like paneer tikka, dal tadka, boondi raita, malai kofta, and subz-e-khazana.
Phone Number: 011-23269880
USP Dishes: Mutton Qurma, Mutton Jahangiri, Chicken Jahangir, Badam Pasanda
Available Cuisine: North Indian, Mughlai
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 9.00 am - 1.00 am
Address: 16, Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Cost For Two: Rs 1,600 (Mid-range)
Babu Bhai Kabab
In the cramped streets of Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, is a tiny shop of Babu Bhai Kabab, that sells the best mutton and chicken kebabs in the vicinity. They only have Mughali dishes and kebabs on their menu. People from far ends of the capital swear by this food joint to satiate their cravings for kebabs. You must also try their chicken tikka and seekh kebabs that they serve with tangy and spicy chutney and raw onions on the side.
Phone Number: 9899362993
USP Dishes: Mutton Kebab, Chicken Kebab, Seekh Kebabs
Available Cuisine: Mughlai
Type: Non-veg
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 12.00 pm - 11.00 pm
Address: J6WM+QHW, Kalan Mehal, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110002
Cost For Two: Rs 200 (Budget-friendly)
Lulu Kababee
Near Jama Masjid is Lulu Kababee which attracts locals like bees because it sells soft and lip-smacking kebabs and tikkas. They have boti kebabs that they cook to perfection, crispy on the outside and juicy inside. They serve it with green chutney and roasted vegetables or side salad. If you like the spicy notes in a dish, don’t forget to try their mutton seekh kebabs and chicken reshmi.
Phone Number: 9311384885
USP Dishes: Seekh Kebabs, Chicken Tikka
Available Cuisine: North Indian
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 12.30 pm - 1.00 am
Address: Urdu Bazar Rd, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Cost For Two: Rs 1,600 (Mid-range)
Al-Nasar Kababi
This food joint is located near Jama Masjid, Delhi, and is known for serving delicious kebabs. It is a small stall run by a few men. You can order biryani and seekh kebab as well. The kebabs come on a plate garnished with green mint chutney and sliced onions and tomatoes. This pocket-friendly joint is quite famous among locals.
Phone Number: 9643833980
USP Dishes: Chicken Kebab, Mutton Kebab
Available Cuisine: North Indian
Type: Non-veg
Meals Served: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 3.00 pm - 1.00 am
Address: 4075, Urdu Bazar Rd, Urdu Bazar, Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Cost For Two: Rs 400 (Budget-friendly)
Al-Jawahar
Al-Jawahar is a restaurant located near Jama Masjid with a comfortable seating area so that customers can enjoy their dishes to the fullest. They serve different types of biryani, kebabs, fried chicken or fried fish, curries, and flatbreads. Vegetarians can order aloo matar, shahi paneer, dal fry, chana dal, and other mains on their menu. They also have soup if you are in a mood for something cosy in the winter season.
Phone Number: 9821696018
USP Dishes: Chicken Bihari, Badam Pasanda, Sheer Maal, Kaleja Gurda
Available Cuisine: North Indian, Mughlai
Type: Veg and Non-veg
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Timings: 8.00 am - 12.00 am
Address: Shop no. 8, Jama Masjid, Opposite, Gate Number 1, Bazar Matia Mahal, Kalan Mehal, Ansari Nagar East, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006
Cost For Two: Rs 1,100 (Mid-range)
