During Ramzan, Old Delhi is a paradise for food lovers. The area around Jama Masjid buzzes with glee, as people venture out for iftarI. Biryani, jalebi, samosas, kebabs - you name it, Old Delhi will provide it. While eateries are aplenty, here are a few iconic places that should be on your list when heading to the old town
Kallan Sweets
One of the oldest shops in Old Delhi, Kallan Sweets is a proprietor of mouth-watering desserts, especially their beautiful orange paneer jalebi. Oozing with sweetness, there is little that matches up to this flavour in the entire city. You can also try their khoya and keema samosa for variety.
Al Jawahar Restaurant
Al-Jawahar has been in the food business since 1948, named after the former Prime Minister of India, Jawahar Lal Nehru, who inaugurated the restaurant. Run by the fourth generation of the same family, Al Jawahar satiates Ramzan cravings with mughlai delicacies like chicken jahangir, nihari and paya.
Aslam Chicken Corner
Much loved for its own interpretation of butter chicken, Aslam Chicken Corner is a favourite among the patrons of the walled city. Marinated in a special gravy, Aslam&rsquos chicken dishes always steal the show, especially during Ramzan, and they also offer chicken seekh kebab and fish tikka.
Cool Point Shahi Tukda
As the name rightly suggests, Cool Point sells the best shahi tukda in Old Delhi. Operational since over a quarter of a century, Cool Point&rsquos shahi tukda is prepared in desi ghee and dipped in thick cream and sugar syrup before being served. Keep an eye out for their kesar milk as well as vanilla ice cream.
Karim&rsquos
In a narrow lane near Jama Masjid, Karim&rsquos has been delighting Delhiites for over a century. Established in 1913, it is arguably Delhi&rsquos most iconic culinary destination. Enjoy the mutton korma, chicken burna and phirni in addition to a plethora of non-veg options.