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Chor Bizarre
This atmospheric eatery filled with flea market finds and kitschy treasures (chor bizarre means thieves’ market) is popular for its authentic Kashmiri wazwan and Mughal delicacies, going far beyond the usual curry and naan. Kebab lovers – I highly recommend it.
Bikaner House, Pandara Road, India Gate, New Delhi 110011
Devans Coffee
Mr D Vasudevan first brought his south Indian coffee roastery and bar to the city in the 1950s, giving tea-drinking north Indians a taste of something new. Devans is a family affair, now run by son and grandson Keshav and Siddhant, who continue to serve Delhi residents and locals the best artisan coffee. The café, designed by Aishwarya Keshav, architect and granddaughter of Devans’ founder, is a great space to learn about the family’s craft.
131, Khanna Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi 110003
Coast Cafe
Above fashion store Ogaan in the trendy Hauz Khas neighbourhood of south Delhi is this bright and breezy coastal-inspired café filled with glass lamps, terrazzo floors, teak and cane furniture, and a fluted marble bar. Owner Aashti Bhartia commissions the art here from young and unknown artists. For an ideal Sunday brunch, choose the appams and coconut curries that come with an array of chutneys.
2nd & 3rd Floor, above Ogaan, H2, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016