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DINING GUIDES
New Delhi city is known for its mouth-watering, delectable food. Delhi's dining scene is versatile. If you want to try something different, stop in at one of the open-air roadside restaurants, called dhabas. Restaurants are generally open daily 12:30 to 3 for lunch and 7:30 to 11 for dinner. Dry days (on which you cannot buy alcohol) are strictly observed on the first and seventh day of each month and on national holidays. A 20% tax is levied on your food and beverage bill. Imported liquor is extremely expensive; inquire before you imbibe. There is a restaurant for every pocket. A meal can cost anything from Rs.200 to over Rs.1000.
KARIM'S
A popular addition to the Jama Masjid, Karim's is an Old Delhi institution. Mutton in thick, rich gravies is in great demand; try mutton Mughlai or badaam pasanda for a great experience. The newer Karim's, Dastar Khwan-e-Karim, near Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga, is more of a restaurant proper. No credit cards are accepted.
Address: Jama Masjid, Gali Kabariian, Old Delhi. 011-23269880
168/2 Jha House Basti, Nizamuddin West. 011-24698300
Cost: Under Rs 200
SAGAR
This is a place to go if you are searching for some crispy dosas and yummy idlis. With more than 20 varieties to offer in dosas, it is indeed the dosa king of restaurants. It also serves North Indian food. The restaurant is open from 8AM to 11PM daily, but thalis are served only between 11AM to 3PM and 7PM to 11PM.
Address: 18 Defence Colony Market, Delhi, India. 011-24333110
Cost: Under Rs 200
THE BIG CHILL
Decorated with old film posters, this restaurant is good for casual Western food. The pastas are extremely delicious, especially those with chicken, and the Lebanese and Greek salads, are good for light meals. The real draw for the stylish youngsters is the indulgence in mouth-watering desserts: Mississippi mud pie, Irish-cream cheesecake, and ice-cream flavors like Vanilla Kit-Kat and Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip. It is open all day, making it ideal for an afternoon snack or early dinner. Alcohol is not served.
Address: F-38 East of Kailash, Delhi, India. 011-26481020, 011-26481030
68, Khan Market, Sujan Singh Park, New Delhi. 011-51757588
Cost: Under Rs.200
BUKHARA
Bukhara, in the ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel, serves food from the North-West Frontier and has featured in Time and Newsweek magazines for its cuisine. Heavy on meats, it is marinated and grilled in a tandoor. Try the roast lamb, Murgh malai kebab, sikandari raan and makhani dal, which is some of the richest food one can get.
Address: ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel, Delhi, India. 011-26112233
Cost: Rs 800-Rs 1000+
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