Best Chole Bhature Restaurants You Must Try in Delhi

When it comes to the food culture of Delhi, Chole Bhature is one of the unmissable North Indian dishes which every traveller must try. This fiery dish with boiled chickpeas and spicy curry is served with soft and puffed deep-fried bhature – much more than a meal for the Punjabi palate. It is truly an explosion of flavours and textures. Follow us as we share our personal experience of shortlisting the five best places to get Chole Bhature in Delhi, along with some honourable mentions, so you have a spread to choose from across the city.

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1Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Paharganj

Sita Ram Diwan Chand is a name that resonates with the lanes of Paharganj and the food culture of Delhi. The first time I came here was on a very cold winter morning; the smell of hot bhature being prepared filled the air. Their chole is well spiced with a thick gravy and goes perfectly well with their bhature which are crispy on the outside but slightly soft on the inside. The highlight of this place is the sharp and pungent pickle and the finely chopped veggies that accompany the dish. For the people of Delhi, the experience here has become a tradition.

2Bhimsains Bengali Sweet House – Bengali Market

Contrary to its name, Bhimsains Bengali Sweet House is not just a sweet shop. Situated in the heart of the city, their chole bhature is instantly addictive. The chole here is slightly on the tangier side, which is a good contrast to the spiciness in the dish. The bhature is less greasy and airy in texture, so it is a slightly healthier version without compromising on the taste. This is a good place for a lunch stop if you are out sightseeing in the city’s old town. 

3Prem Di Hatti – Rajouri Garden

Located in Rajouri Garden, West Delhi; Prem Di Hatti is one place that every Chole Bhature enthusiast must try. I recall one time I went there on a Sunday, the restaurant was packed but the service was fast and the waiters were nice. The bhature here are as big as a balloon and are filled with a pinch of paneer which sets them apart. The chole is rich, the spices are balanced to perfection and the taste lingers on. It is a premise that offers tradition in the most tasteful way possible.

4Haldiram’s – Chandni Chowk

Haldiram’s in Chandni Chowk is as good as any landmark. As soon as you enter this place, the smell of Indian spices hits me like a wave of nostalgia from childhood days. The Chole Bhature here is quite good, and the taste is standard and less spicy. The bhature is perfectly puffed, golden, and non-greasy while the chole has a perfect tangy taste to it. The lively atmosphere of Chandni Chowk complements the experience and the place is definitely worth a visit for anyone interested in Old Delhi. Order their bottled lassis to go with the food, and you are sure to leave with all your tastebuds satisfied.

5Jain Chawal Wale, Connaught Place

Any trip to Delhi is incomplete without visiting Connaught Place. Jain Chawal Wale serves an adequately filling and tasty portion of Chole Bhature. Being strictly a vegetarian restaurant, this place makes sure that each bite is an explosion of true North Indian flavours. The chole is on the spicy side and the bhature is soft and fluffy to the core. Their famous mint chutney tastes so unique that one is always craving for more of it.

6Special Mentions

Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar, situated in the alleys of Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, serves some classic Chole Bhature. 

In Karol Bagh, Om Corner is a popular joint well known for its perfect chole, and bhature that is puffed to perfection. 

Although Roshan Di Kulfi is most popular for its kulfi, the Chole Bhature served here is equally delicious. 

The Chole Bhature of Delhi is diverse and competitive, and we at Things2do have tried our best to bring the best ones together, specially curated for you. Every place has its own recipe for this famous dish. Whether it be the narrow lanes of Delhi’s famous Chandni Chowk, or the old-world charm of Connaught Place or the vibrant Rajouri Garden, you can get your hands on a tasty plate in every corner. Therefore, go on this gastronomic adventure and let yourself taste the best Chole Bhature in Delhi. Bon appétit!