10 Best Street Food's Places in Old Delhi

New Delhi, the capital city of the nation is also the capital of a wide variety of different food cuisine. There is a lot for both Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian. The overwhelmingly bustling Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi is every traveller's delight for ages. Paranthe Wali Gali is one of the famous streets of Chandni Chowk running parallel to Dariba Kalan - the marketplace famous for its silverware. This street or Gali is a foodie's paradise, and as the name suggests, it means 'The Parantha Street' where one can be assured of the best variety of paranthas or the Indian flatbread. However, paranthas are not the only food items that make Paranthe Wali Gali so popular its whole lot of other things too.

The History of Paranthe Wali Gali

Well, paranthas are the most attractive of the various food options that one gets to try in Paranthe Wali Gali. It is believed that Pandit Gaya Prasad Paranthewala was the first one to sell paranthas here long back (dating back to 1870s), the legacy of which is now being carried on by his three shops: Pt. Kanhaiyalal Durgaprasad Dixit, Pt. Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan Paranthewala and Pt. Baburam Devidayal Paranthewala.

So without further more elaboration, let's get dive through.

1. Pt. Kanhaiyalal Durgaprasad Dixit

This renowned outlet serves the paranthas that are truly innovative. The foodies vow by the bhindi paranthas (lady's finger), Kela paranthas (banana), Mirchi paranthas (chilli) and Rabri paranthas.

2. Babu Ram Parantha

Here you will be Served paranthas with an Aloo-Matar (potato-peas) sabzi and Pethe (pumpkin) ki sabzi which is mouth watery. Babu Ram Paranthewala at Paranthe Wali Gali is known for its vigorous flavours and robustiousness.