Saturday, September 27, 2008

ENJOY CHINESE FOOD IN DELHI...











Ano-Tai - The Ano Tai provides some popular and some new dishes like Cantonese and Schezwan cuisine to lovers of Chinese food. Don't forget to try specialty items like Prawn Garlic, Dim Sum, Beijing Duck and Stir Fried Vegetables.
Timing: Open 12.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Basant Lok, Vasant ViharNew Delhi - 110 057
Tel: +91 11 26148800Fax:+(91)-(11)-26145959
ABC Shop Momos Spot - This glorified foodside thela type dhaba is very popular with students and the young crowds for its very affordable momos. Try the special chicken momos which come dipped in chicken soup. Meal for Rs. 50/-
B-11, B Block Market, Vivek ViharNew Delhi - 110 095
Tel: +91 11 20010291
The Golden Dragon Restaurants - It is famed for authentic Chinese food, the dishes are prepared with an innovative vision of perfection with subtle blending of taste. The speciality dishes are chilly dry fish, gold coin gin chicken, golden dragon mixed meat soup, tom-yam soup, jumbo fried prawns, crab pepper salt, chilly chicken with bone and konjee crispy shredded lamb.
C-2 Vasant Vihar Market New Delhi - 110 095
Tel: +91 11 26142706, 41662900
Mainland China -Mainland China offers authentic cuisine from the major provinces of China. Today Mainland China is the largest chain of fine dining eateries in the country.
Plot No. 4, Local Shopping Centre, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash - II,New Delhi - 110 048
Tel: +91 11 40535525 / 26
Dine Esty - It is a Chinese & Japanese fine dining restaurant. The décor is excellent; the restaurant has a ‘Chinese formal restaurant in Hollywood movies’ feel to it.
Time Square Building B-Block, Sushant Lok 1Gurgaon, 122002
Tel: +91 124 4070000
Fayian - It is a must eat for those looking for authentic & reasonably prices Chinese food. The restaurant is covering two levels around 55 seating capacity.
Timing: 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
A-25/5 Middle Circle, Connaught Place,New Delhi - 110 001
Tel: +(+91 11 23323237, 23323272
Berco's Garden - Berco's Garden is fully A/C restaurant in Noida, serves delicious Chinese cuisines. Timing: 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. R-1 Barat Ghar Complex Sector-12Noida
Tel:+(91)-(120)-2545376/ 277
Baithak - Baithak is an ideal for the famished businessman winding up the day with family or friends in a cosy ambience and also for savouring 'power lunches' in between appointments.
41, East Patel Nagar MarketNew Delhi - 110 008
Tel: +91 11 25787909, 25730872
The China Kitchen - The China Kitchen, a contemporary Chinese restaurant is very popular serving a stylised interpretation of the traditional Chinese dining experience.
Timing: Lunch: 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm, Dinner: 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Bhikaiji Cama Place, Ring RoadNew Delhi - 110 066
Tel: +91 11 26791234 Fax:+(91)-(11)-2679 1122
China Town -Same as New York' most popular China Town this place in Hotel Ashok, too, has its distinguished identity and renowned for its great offering of authentic Chinese, Hunan, Szechwan and Cantonese dishes.
Diplomatic Enclave, 50-B Chanakayapuri New Delhi - 110 021
Tel: +91 11 26110101 , 26116161Fax:+(91)-(11)-26876060,26873216
Empress of China - Located at Lobby Level, Hotel Park Royal InterContinental boasts some finest restaurants like Empress of China, which provide an incredible dining experience. It serves delicious Chinese cuisine, prepared by master chef Thomas Xing. Intercontinental Eros, Nehru Place New Delhi - 110 019 Tel: +91 11 41223344 Fax:+(91)-(11)-26224288
Fortune Cookie - Fortune Cookie located at Sector 18, Noida, the place is perfect for a good Chinese meal. It has become popular due to tasty food at reasonable prices. It has also a branch at Centrastage Mall, Noida. P 18, Sector 18, Noida - 201301
Tel: +91 120 2511431
Jade - Jade, 45 seater restaurant is a popular chinese restaurant in the Claridges Hotel which serves Far Eastern cuisine, specializing in Thai and the foods from the Schezuan province of China. This contemporary Chinese restaurant is an exclusive experience in fine dining.
Timing: 12.30pm - 2.45pm (lunch), 7.30pm - 11.30pm (dinner)
12 Aurangzeb Road New Delhi - 110 011
Tel: +91 11 41335133 Fax:+(91)-(11)-23010625
Larry's China - Larry's China, the exotic restaurant of Taj Ambassador hotel located near the city's business and shopping districts. Here you can enjoy mouth-watering and exotic Chinese, Cantonese and Sichuan delicacies. You will find a good and charming selection of Chinese cuisine. So don't miss it.
Timing: 12:00 pm — 2:45 pm, 7:00 pm — 10:45 pm
Sujan Singh Park Cornwallis RoadNew Delhi - 110 003
Tel: +91 11 24632600 Fax:+(91)-(11)-24632252, 24697232
Lotus Garden - Lotus Garden is a cool chill out place which is located in Chanakyapuri. This place is perfect for a good Chinese meal and a reasonably-priced Chinese joint. Average meal for two person is Rs 600.
Timing: 12.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
48/10 Shopping Centre, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi - 110021
Tel: +91 11 41680150
Sampan - Sampan is Delhi's premier Chinese restaurant with exquisite Chinese artefacts and décor. This roof-top celebration restaurant offers a fantastic view of the city. A live band-Black Slade plays everyday. It serves Cantonese and Szechwan platters for lunch and dinner.
Timing: 12.30 - 3.00 p.m. (lunch), 7.30 to midnight (dinner)
New Friends ColonyNew Delhi - 110 065
Tel: +91 11 26835070Fax:+(91)-(11)-26837758
Shaolin - Shaolin is a Chinese restaurant which servers the Shanghai Shrimp Salad, Mushroom and Bamboo Shoots and Shark Fin's Soup. This is the perfect place for chinese food lovers. You can also enjoy here a melodious music.
Hotel Centaur, Near IGI Airport New Delhi - 110 037
Tel: +91 11 25652223 , 25696660Fax:+(91)-(11)-25652256, 25652239
Taipan - Oberoi hotel houses some of finest award-winning restaurants, which provide an incredible dining experience. One of them is Taipan, an exclusive Chinese restaurant where you can have almost all the Chinese delicacies in the purest forms.
Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi - 110 003
Tel: +91 11 24363030
Taste of China - Taste of China located in the heart of the national capital of Delhi in the exclusive Connaught Place area. It serves exotic varieties of Chinese cuisine. Quite popular for its reasonably priced menu it draws a huge crowd food lovers to CP. Timing: 12.00 p.m.to 11.30 p.m. Avg meal per person: Rs. 300.
N-18 Connaught Circus New Delhi - 110 001
Tel: +91 11 2371402 ,251523489
Tea House of the August Moon - A Chinese restaurant and Dim Sum teahouse, set in an exotic lobby near pond with a beautiful bridge where you can savour mouth-watering chinese delicacies with tasty wines. This restaurant of bamboo grove will definitely become a favourite place after your first visit.
Sardar Patel Marg Diplomatic Enclave New Delhi - 110 021
Tel: +91 11 26110202 Fax:+(91)-(11)-26110808
Woks - Woks is a speciality restaurant, serving delicious Malay-Chinese cuisine in a very exotic ambience and decor. Here you can have authentic Dim Sums and other Chinese dishes, which will leave an unforgettable experience on your palates.
Barakhamba Avenue Connaught PlaceNew Delhi - 110 001
Tel: +91 11 44447777 Fax:+(91)-(11)-44441234
Yo! China -Yo! China is India's first and largest Chinese fast food chain.The restaurant offers fast service and a child friendly atmosphere.It has it's outlets in all over India with head Quarter in Gurgaon. Delhi Outlets:G.K-I, Basant Lok, Janak Puri, Patel Ngr etc.
FF25, Peach Tree Complex, Pocket C, Sec 43, Sushant Lok, Gurgaon - 122 001
Tel: +91 124 4040060Fax:+(91)-(124)-4040074

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

GET DELICIOUS DELHI STREET FOOD...







Indians love street food, which they refer to as small plates of savory snacks called chaat. The best Delhi street food is without a doubt found in Old Delhi around Chandni Chowk. It's really worth trying some just to taste the different flavors and spices of India.

Here's where to get hygenic and delicious Delhi street food.

  • Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar-If the sign of a good place to eat is its popularity with the locals, then this shop has to be one of the best places for chaat in Old Delhi. Its decor is average but it serves up an incredible variety of delicious snacks. Adventurous eaters must try it.
  • Address: 1462, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. Ph: 23280579
    Opening Hours: Midday until 10 p.m.
    Cost: Around 80 rupees for two people.
    What's Good: The papri chaat (crispy fried dough wafers, served with boiled potatoes, boiled chick peas, chilis, yoghurt and tamarind chutney).
  • Bishan Swaroop-Bishan Swaroop can be challenging to find but is definitely worth the effort. It's hidden away in one of Chandni Chowk's unruly side streets, which helps it retain an old-world feel. There's only a few items on the menu, but what this place makes, it makes well. Address: 1421, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. Ph: 9818364070 (mobile).
    Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Cost: Around 50 rupees for two people.
    What's Good: The aloo kulla (boiled potato that's scooped out and filled with chickpeas and garnished with spices and lemon).
  • Lala Babu Chaat Bhandar-Lala Babu Chaat Bhandar dishes up an enticing selection of authentic chaat. The service is friendly and the food offers good value for money.
  • Address: 77, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi (opposite McDonalds). Ph: 23282806.
    Opening Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    Cost: Around 80 rupees for two people.
    What's Good: The gobi muttar samosas (crispy pastries stuffed with cooked cauliflower, peas, and spices) are very popular.
  • Prince's Paan & Chaat Corner-This up-market place is perfect for those who want to sample Delhi's delicious street food but aren't keen on venturing into the depths of Chandni Chowk. It's got a great following of expats owing to its posh residential and shopping location, and strict hygiene standards.
  • Address: 29, M Block Market, Greater Kailash I, New Delhi. Ph: 29236364.
    Opening Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    Cost: Around 250 rupees for two people.
    What's Good: The gol gappas (fried crispy shells filled with a watery mixture of potato, chilli, and tamarind), also known elsewhere India as pani puri.
  • Jugal Kishore Ramji Lal-Amidst the sights and sounds of Chandni Chowk, this place is renowned for its refreshing fruit chaat.
  • Address: 13, Dujana House, Chawri Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi. Ph: 9811353076 (mobile).
    Opening Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    Cost: Around 60 rupees for two people.
    What's Good: The fruit chaat (fruit salad with a twist) is the specialty here.

MUST VISIT THESE MARKETS IN DELHI...

The vibrant and exotic atmosphere of Delhi's markets can make shopping lots of fun. These top markets in Delhi are a treasure trove of goods waiting to be discovered.
  • Dilli Haat-This huge market has been deliberately made to feel like a traditional weekly village market, called a haat. Small thatched roof cottages with a village atmosphere give it great ambiance. The market offers an exciting blend of handicrafts, food, and cultural activities. You'll find 200 stalls with craftsmen displaying their wares from all over the country, over 25 food stalls serving a variety of regional specialties, and a special play area for children. The cultural and music evenings are enthralling as well. Don't miss it!
    Location: Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi, Rohini near Neta ji Subhash Place Metro Station.
    Opening Hours: Daily from 10.30 a.m. to 10 p.m., including national holidays.
    What to Buy: Indian handcrafts and artifacts.
  • Janpath and Tibetan Market-This very popular and lively market, which was recently given a makeover, has something for everyone. You'll find goods from everywhere in India and Tibet here, and it's a great place to shop for things to take back home. However, you'll need all your bargaining skills to get a really decent price.
    Location: Janpath, just off Connaught Place, in central New Delhi.
    Opening Hours: Daily.
    What to Buy: Handicrafts, hippy clothing, shoes, paintings, brassware, Indian artifacts, leather work, and cheap jewelry.
  • Khan Market-Khan Market is a small, U-shaped, well established market that's one of Delhi's classiest. Bargain hunters are likely to be disappointed at this market. It's got a loyal following who go there to shop at its branded outlets. One of the best things about this market is its interesting book shops. It's also got some excellent tailors who will make you a suit in less than a week. For Ayurvedic food, medicine and skin care check out Biotique, and Khadi. Hidden away, you'll find some great lounges to relax in, many with balconies overlooking the street.
    Location: South New Delhi, not far from India Gate.
    Opening Hours: Daily except Sundays.
    What to Buy: Books, music, branded and tailored clothes, Ayurvedic food and cosmetics, and lamps.
  • Paharganj-Some of the best bargain shopping in Delhi can be found in the crumbling and chaotic Main Bazaar of the Paharganj traveler ghetto. Many of the shops in Paharganj also deal in wholesale and export to foreign countries, making it a good place to come and hunt out unique and inexpensive goods to import back home.
    Location: Paharganj Main Bazaar, opposite the New Delhi Railway Station.
    Opening Hours: Daily until around 9 p.m.
    What to Buy: Clothes, shoes, jewelry, books, music, textiles, handicrafts, hookah pipes, incense.
  • Chandni Chowk-The shopping district of Chandni Chowk has been in existence for hundreds of years and an exploration of its winding, narrow alleyways is certainly an adventure. The lanes of Chandni Chowk are divided into bazaars with different areas of specialization. For fabrics, head to Katra Neel. In the Bhagirath Palace area, you'll find a huge range of electronics. Dariba Kalan is Old Delhi's ancient silver market full of silver jewelry. Food vendors in Chandni Chowk also serve up a delicious assortment of Delhi street food.
    Location: Old Delhi.
    Opening Hours: Daily except Sundays.
    What to Buy: Fabrics, jewelry, and electronic goods.
  • Lajpat Nagar (Central Market)-The hectic Lajpat Nagar market provides an interesting glimpse into Indian culture. It's one of the oldest markets in India and is abuzz with middle class Indian shoppers, all swarming around its roadside stalls and showrooms. One of this market's main attractions is the Mehendiwalas, who will apply beautiful Henna designs to your hands with astonishing speed. You'll also find reasonably priced Indian kurti tops and salwaar kameez suits here.
    Location: South New Delhi, near Defence Colony (between Greater Kailash and South Extension).
    Opening Hours: Daily except Mondays.
    What to Buy: Indian clothing, shoes, bags, accessories (including Indian bangles), and home furnishings.
  • Sunder Nagar-This quaint market attracts quite a few rich Indian socialites because of its art and antique shops. It's a well-designed market in an upscale neighborhood. You'll also find some wonderful tea shops there. Try the Regalia Tea House and Mittal Tea House.
    Location: Off Mathura Road in central New Delhi, not too far away from Connaught Place, near the zoo and Oberoi Hotel.
    Opening Hours: Daily except Sundays.
    What to Buy: Silver jewelry, art, textiles, carpets, and antiques.
    SOME OTHER MARKETS ARE:
  • Connaught Place.
  • The underground shopping plaza 'Palika Bazar'.
  • Baba Kharak Singh Marg -State Handicraft Emporias.
  • The Central Cottage Industries Emporium at Janpath in the STC Building Complex.
  • South Extension.
  • Sarojini Nagar.
  • INA Market.
  • Greater Kailash Part- .
  • Vasant Vihar in the South Delhi .
  • On the left of the Race Course road, is Santushti.
  • Karol Bagh and Rajouri Garden.
  • Suraj Kund (in Haryana).
  • The Hauz Khas village.

In brief, the experience of shopping in Delhi cannot be compared with any other experience in the world and is a treat for itself. We are sure once you take a stroll in the market areas of Delhi, you will love to come here again and again.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

CHANDANI CHOWK

Jahanara, the favorite daughter of Shah Jahan, founded the famous Chandni Chowk of Delhi, India. The largest trading center of North India, it is also known by the name of moonlit square. There are a number of by-lanes in Chandni Chowk Market, each specializing in a particular field. For example, the parathewali gali is famous for it's delicious parathas, the textile lane for its textiles and so on. Some of these by-lanes are:Katra NeelKatra Neel is the cloth bazaar of Chandni Chowk of Delhi, India. Silk, satin, crepe, cotton, muslin, you will get almost every fabric of the world in this market.Bhagirath PalaceBhagirath Palace is supposed to be the largest electrical goods market in Asia. Apart from that, it is also famous medical equipments and allopathic medicines.Kinari BazaarKinari Bazaar is very famous for zari and zardozi work, of any and every kind. It can offer anything and everything that one may need for an Indian bridal trousseau. Dariba KalanFor silver jewelry shopping in Chandni Chowk, Dariba Kalan is the perfect place. Once a place full of gold and silver jewelers, it now specializes in silver jewelry. Chhatta Chowk Bazaar A covered bazaar, dating back to the 17th century, Chhatta Chowk Bazaar has around forty shops selling artificial and semi-precious jewelry, embroidered bags, hand painted wall hangings, fake antiques, etc Chandni Chowk Market is also famous for the mouth-watering delicacies it offers. Given below is a list of the famous eating-places there:

The Ghantewala Halwai
Natraj's Dahi Bhalle
Kanwarji Bhagirathmal Dalbhajiwallah
Chaatwallah
Bikaner Sweet Shop
Haldiram's
Gian Ji Ka Falooda
Location : Near Old Delhi Railway Station
Also Known As Moonlit Square
Timings : Sunday Closed
Attractions: Reasonably Priced Goods

Sunday, September 21, 2008

DILLI HAAT

The Dilli Haat Food and Craft Bazaar is a joint project of Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) and New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). The project has received technical and financial support from the Ministry of Textiles. Dilli Haat, situated in the center of Delhi, is a kind of a weekly market, organized on a much grander scale. It is a permanent haat that offers an amalgamation of handicrafts, food and cultural activities. Dilli haat of Delhi, India is spread over an area of approximately 6 acres and has a typical traditional Indian village look to boast of. It is proud of its look that consists of a plaza paved with stone and brickwork and sprinkled with grass, flowering shrubs, eucalyptus trees, etc. Shopping In Dilli Haat, Delhi, is full of an exotic variety of handicrafts and handlooms ranging from intricate woodcarvings to embellished camel hide footwear, to sophisticated fabric and drapery, to gems and beads to metal crafts, and so on. The handicrafts stalls at the haat are allocated on a 15-day rotational basis to craftsmen from different parts of the country. In this way, it is made sure that different handicrafts are available to visitors at each visit. There is also an exhibition hall in the Dilli Haat complex, where handicrafts and handlooms shows are held regularly to promote them. You can also find different cuisines of India at the food plaza here. Right from North Indian to the South Indian to the Rajasthani, you will find almost every type of traditional Indian food here. Many people go to this place just to taste these mouth-watering delicacies. Also, a number of regional food festivals are held here.
Location : South Delhi , Rohini near Neta Ji Subhash Place Metro Station
Attractions : Exotic Handicrafts, handlooms and different types of Indian cuisines.
Timings : Open on all days

FABINDIA

If you've coveted Indian ethnic-chic at stores like the Conran Shop in London or New York, here's your chance to buy the fabrics and crafts at one-tenth the price. 'Fabindia' sources its products from more than 7,500 craftspeople and artisans around India. Their distinctive use of handloom weaving techniques, natural dyes, and both vivid and earthy colors have made their products both fashionable and desirable. Do bear in mind that these fabrics usually require gentle hand washing and drip-drying. Also, sizing and quality are inconsistent, so it's best to try on any item of clothing before you buy. Fabindia sources its products from over 15000 craft persons and artisans across India. We support the craft traditions of India by providing a market and thereby encourage and sustain rural employment. There are branch stores all over India as well as in Rome and Dubai.

N Block Market and Greater Kailash Part I: daily 10am to 7pm.
Khan Market store: Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm.
The Fabindia Head Office is located in New Delhi at :
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Head Office: B-26, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase -1, New Delhi -110020, IndiaTel: +91-11-26811047/ 8 / 9 / 50 / 51, Fax: +91-11-26811053, Email:
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