1.

KALLAN SWEETS
Started by Mohd. Shaan in 1939, its doors stay open from 7am until midnight, wit
h a break at 2pm to prepare a fresh batch of sweets and snacks for the evening.
One of their specialties is the bright orange and thick paneer ki jalebi, which
uses a cottage cheese paste in lieu of much of the flour that goes into the more
common jalebi. Their Keema/ khoya samosas and Paneer ke pakore are also musttry
.
Address: Shop no. 4-5, Jama Masjid, Gate no. 1, Matia Mahal. at Old Delhi.
2. HAJI MOHD. HUSSAIN FRIED CHICKEN
Established 40 years ago, this shop has been dishing out fried chicken in Delhi
far longer than KFC. The chicken is first marinated in different spices and chic
kpea batter, and then half-fried. For maximum crispness, the chicken is cut into
small pieces to be fried in huge pan of boiling oil. The end result is crunchy
outside, moist and tender inside. It comes served with rumali roti, onions and s
pecial tangy masala chutney.
Address: 113, Bazar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid. at Old Delhi.
3. ASLAM CHICKEN CORNER
This eatery is famed for its unique interpretation of the butter chicken. The co
oking technique includes a stint in the tandoor for the chicken before it is bat
hed in creamy gravy. The chicken pieces are first marinated in a special combina
tion of spices. A separate chulhas is used to heat large blocks of Amul butter w
hich is then combined with curd and poured generously over the scrumptious chick
en pieces. The melted butter seeps into the chicken thereby softening it and the
curd lends a tangy taste to the dish and cuts through the butter. The chicken i
s served in a steel container with a basket of rumali roti.
Address: 540, Bazaar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid. at Old Delhi.
4. KEBABS at Qureshi & Lallu Kebabi
Right opposite Gate No. 1 Jama Masjid are two well known kebabchis famous for se
ekh and boti kebabs - Qureshi Kebab Corner and Lalu Kebabe. Both of them make ex
cellent kebabs of buff smeared with Nutralite, onions, and spicy chutney.
Addresses: Qureshi Kebab Corner and Lalu Kebabe, Opposite Gate No. 1, Jama Masji
d at Old Delhi.
5. BHAIJAAN KEBABS & KALE BABA KE KEBABS
The new entrant, Bhaijaan Kebabs in Chitli Qabar sells fibrous shammi kebabs dee
p fried in oil. Another kebab shop in Sui Walan, Kale Baba ke Kebabs, is popular
for their sutli kebabs - these are so soft, they have to be held together with
a twine of thread. You actually have to hold the thread tied over the kebab from
one end, and it spreads on your plate, when unfolded. Sutli kebabs are served o
n a green leaf, with radish and mint chutney.
Bhaijaan Kebabs, Shop No. 2202, Bazar Chitli Qabar, Opp. Flora Bakery; Kale Baba
ke Kebab, Sui Walan, Chitli Qabar. at Old Delhi.
6. CHANGEZI CHICKEN
Originally established as Hotel Maidah in 1986, the name of the shop was changed
to Changezi Chicken in 1990 after their signature dish. Changezi chicken is ser
ved in a tangy gravy of yogurt, tomatoes and onion. The chicken is roasted separ
ately in a roast machine by l-Halabi, a brand established in Dubai, and then shr
edded into boneless pieces by hand before it is put in the gravy.
Address: 2614, Churi Walan Jama Masjid, Delhi-06 and 3614, Netaji Subhash Marg,
Daryaganj. at Old Delhi.
7. LAUNG CHUREY KEBAB
A small stall outside the Hamdard shop in Chitli Qabar sells something that vege
tarians are delighted by: laung churey kebab, made from besan, aata and onion. T
here are three varieties - fried, kebabs which are soaked in water after frying
and long vegetarian seekhs, all of which are made in a small shop nearby. These
kebabs are served with chutney of red chillies, amchur, salt and garam masala.
Address: Outside Hamdard shop in Chitli Qabar, Jama Masjid. at Old Delhi.
8. COOL POINT
Established 25 years ago, Cool Point is mainly famous for its shahi tukda and ph
irni. Cool Point is also known for its kesar milk, badam milk, lassi and mango a
nd vanilla ice cream.
Address: 973, Bazar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid. at Old Delhi.
9. Nawab Qureshi's WATERMELON SHAKE
A much frequented food cart or thela belongs to Nawab Qureshi, who sells a refre
shing drink during the hot summer months (he sells fruit in winter). Fondly call
ed "Pyaar Mohabbat Mazaa", this drink costs just ? 10 per glass. The pink concoc
tion is made from fresh Amul milk and Rooh Afza. Qureshi adds a twist to this by
adding freshly cut watermelon cubes for crunch and a fresh taste.
Address: Pyaar Mohabbat Mazaa is available all summer long at Nawab Qureshi's st
all in front of 1149, Matia Mahal, near Jama Masjid, Delhi-110006. at Old Delhi.
10. AMEER SWEET HOUSE
Ameer Sweet House has been selling sweet and savoury food for about 100 years. M
anaged by Haji Zafruddin, the shop sells special dishes like keema and khoya sam
osa during Ramzan, other times you will find mouthwatering sweets like balushahi
, besan ke laddu, chamcham and gulaab jamun, as well as chhole bhature and pakor
as.
Address: 957, Haveli Azam Khan, Bazar Chitli Qabar, Jama Masjid. at Old Delhi.
11. PEHELWAAN BIRYANIWALE
Pehalwaan Biryaniwale, also known as Biryani Mirch Masala, is right opposite Ame
er Sweet House in Haveli Azam Khan. The owner, Haji Mohd. Anwar, opens up at 5pm
and sells biryani right until 2am. He also sits outside in Chitli Qabar Chowk f
or an hour in the night.
Address: Shop no. 701, Haveli Azam Khan, Chitli Qabar, Jama Masjid. at Old Delhi
.
12. GUR KA SHARBAT at Pahadi Imli
A small shop in the corner of Moholla Pahadi Imli sells a novel and refreshing d
rink: gur ka sharbat. The jaggery is brought from Ajmeri Gate Market and is kept
soaked in water in a big container. The brass spoon used to mix the two is as o
ld as the shop itself, which was established in 1947. Akhil Ahmed, the son of a
watch-seller in front of Fatehpuri Masjid, has seen the price of this drink go u
p from 1 paisa to ? 5 a glass. The shop opens at 8am and serves the drink until
stocks last.
Address: Corner of Pahadi Imli, Chitli Qabar, Bazar Matia Mahal. at Old Delhi.
13. AL JAWAHAR
After enjoying the hustle and bustle of Jama Masjid, retire to this restaurant a
nd enjoy a wholesome meal of sumptuous chicken delicacies. Feel a burst of multi
ple flavours with every bite you take!
Location: 8, Jama Masjid Matia Mahal Road, Matia Mahal, Opposite Gate 1, Jama Ma
sjid, New Delhi at Old Delhi.