5 Pocket-Friendly Food Spots Around Delhi’s JNU Campus
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If you want to spend your weekend with great food at affordable prices in Delhi, the JNU campus in Delhi is one of the best places to be. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is world-famous, and only a few students from the world get selected here for higher education. The JNU campus, built in a lush green area, looks beautiful and makes you feel close to nature. But apart from this, you can also taste good food here, which includes momos, thukpa, rolls, tikka, chowmein, break pakodas etc. If you are passing through this campus, then you must know about the best food outlets here. 

Ganga Dhaba 

Do you know that Ganga Dhaba is one of the most favourite spots of JNU students? After entering the JNU campus, this Ganga Dhaba is just a short walk away. You will always find this place packed with people performing many activities like jamming sessions (even till midnight). And not to forget the flavour of chole-rice, rajma-rice, bread rolls, and samosas, which taste excellent here.

Cost for two: Rs 200 

Location: JNU Campus Road, Jawaharlal Nehru University 

24 Seven

In earlier times, this food court was open 24 hours as per its name. But after the changes made by the administration, this outlet gets closed at 11 pm. However, the food found here is delicious: parathas, rolls, chicken tikka, or chole-rice. Once you taste the food here, we bet you can't stop yourself from revisiting this place. 

Cost for two: Rs 300 

Location: New Mehrauli Rd, Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University 

Northeast Food Court

If you are fond of traditional North Eastern food, you must not miss visiting the Northeast Food Court. Here you get a chance to taste many exciting dishes like thukpa, tenga, akhuni and chilli mushroom. The exciting thing here is that many non-vegetarian dishes are also served at this food court, including seafood. 

Cost for two: Rs 350 

Location: Shop No.2, Old JNU Campus, Munirka 

Mughals Darbar

Though it is a little higher on prices than other food outlets close to JNU, the variety served here, and the great taste attracts food lovers. Afghani chicken, mutton seekh kebab, sheermal, chicken tikka, khamiri roti tastes impressive here. 

Cost for two: Rs 500 

Location: Jawaharlal Nehru University, Opposite Lohit Hostel 

Mamu's Dhaba

This dhaba belongs to an ex JNU PhD student on the campus itself and is famous for serving varieties of thalis and shakes. Apart from this, the taste of biryani and samosas will also leave you slurping. 

Cost for two: Rs 200 

Location: Jawaharlal Nehru University