Whether you are around Akshardham, out for a meeting in Preet Vihar or hanging out with friends in Mayur Vihar, here is a list of the best dining options in East Delhi that will allow you to choose the perfect spot to suit your mood and your pocket. While most East Delhi residents are familiar with the staple eating joints around them, there are also a lot of high-end cafés and restaurants that have opened in the area in recent years.
So, these are the 5 best restaurants in East Delhi where you can enjoy fabulous drinks and food that will get your 'spirits' up.
Anardana presents the Indian continental fusion of cuisines with an elegant setting, that creates an atmosphere with a sense of magic and surprises. Much like their ambience, the food here is also crafted to bring out a different delight in each ingredient. Enjoy an intense discussion or a light-hearted banter with Indian cuisines and a blend of music. Start off with the Smoked Mushroom & Palak Kebab, Badam Anjeer Veg Seekh, Gunpowder Chicken Tikka and Amritsari Fish Skewers. Do not miss the Masala Kathal Tacos, House Chilli Chicken and Chicken Waldroff Salad. For the mains, opt for Anardana Channa Masala, Papad ki Multani Sabzi, Dal Meat and Anardana Signature Butter Chicken and pair with Anardana Spice Naans. Also, if you love pizzas, then the Spicy Keema one is a must try.
Tesoro Mio Kitchen 'N' Kaffe is one of the most popular restaurants in East Delhi. It has a beautiful rooftop and serves delicious food at reasonable prices. You must try their Veg Burrito, Cottage Cheese Steak, Caramel Frappe, Peri Chicken, Chocolate Shake and Sheesha. Their Milan Pepperoni Pizza is a good bet. Bruschetta followed by a thick Kit Kat Shake makes a nice combo. It is a must visit if you are in and around Preet Vihar. But this cafe is not just about food as you can pair your delish meal with their drinks.
The Salt Cafe is one of the popular restaurants in East Delhi located on the top-most floor in the community market. The restaurant serves a pan-Indian menu with an extensive selection of mocktails and cocktails that you can enjoy in a mirror-filled space with deep leather sofas. The Veg Spring Rolls Mini, Classic Chilly Paneer, Mozzarella Corn Balls, Lahori Paneer Tikka Masala and Khumb Matar Do Pyaza are highly recommended. They also serve some amazing cocktails, the Road Runner, Serious Confection, The Brown Sahib and The Salt Café Vodka Tea are must-haves.
Pind Balluchi is a chain of casual dining restaurants across Pan-India serving authentic Punjabi and North Indian. All their outlets have the traditional entrance doors, jharokhas, wooden chairs and lanterns add on to the entire village set up along with the waiters of the restaurant who are attired in a traditional uniform. The open kitchen which is a focal point of their restaurants give Pind Balluchi its heart and soul and exudes a feeling of dining in a virtual food factory. This restaurant chain serves more than 100 varieties from the cuisines of North India to satiate your taste buds and has become a trendsetter in this genre. For the main course, the chefs have created an array of mouthwatering preparations like Jalandhari Raan, Amritsari Fish, Murgh Potli, Dohra Kebab, Dhaba Meat, Dhania Murgh and Saagwala Murgh. There are more than 20 varieties of Chicken alone in a special Murgh menu. For the vegetarians, Sarson ka Saag, Dal Balluchi and a wide variety of Soya preparations can be tried. Varki Paratha is favourite among diners. The assortment of kebab preparations is absolutely delectable and some of the must-haves are the Kalmi Kebab, Tangri Kebab, Pind Boti Kebab, Dahi Ke Kebab and Mushroom Kurkure. Everything in the dessert section is home-made and are must-tries especially, the Gulab Jamun or the Tilla Kulfi.
Located in Karkardooma, The Barbeque Company is a decent stop for those looking to enjoy a hearty meal. With an option of Buffet and A la Carte, they have an elaborate menu to choose from. The interiors are simple, and the place is perfect for dining with groups and family. Vegetarian Kofta Curry and Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani are their must-haves. The place tends to get crowded, opt out for reservation in advance. One would not like to miss their Buffets which are nominally priced. Mutton Seekh Kabab, Crispy Corn, Lemon Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Peshawari Fish Tikka, Chicken Wings, Honey Chilli Potato and Salsa Potato are good appetizers.
East Delhi has suddenly boomed, when it comes to places to go out for a good meal. In fact, some of the cafes in this part of town have got us hooked and make us keep coming back for more. So, head over and enjoy some crazy food and drinks here to make your weekends truly epic.
Kruthika Dixit Kandpal, is an in-house creative writer for EazyDiner Pvt Ltd. She is a food enthusiast, social worker and blogger. She has contributed to the Safari India Magazine, The Statesman Newspaper, Wedding Vows Magazine, Sanchar Times and several other publications. Nothing is dearer to her than the joy of writing with her passion for food as the connection of food is not just with your tummy, but with your heart. In addition to writing a lot, Kruthika likes to eat and experiment with her cooking and gallivanting. And, if not inside the kitchen or at work, one can find her volunteering for NGO’s, exploring places, partying, travelling and shopping. She dreams of owning a restaurant one day and provide some notable contributions to the world of food.
