If you have till now been searching the best corners in Delhi for North-Eastern food, I will give you the 20 hidden Restaurants which haven’t yet seen the face of popularity. Even then, they don’t fall short on quality or the ambience. You have to explore these places for the experience that will be cherished forever. Visit these hidden gems with friends or family.
1.Rosang Café
Visit this café nestled in the happening Hauz Khas Village, yet serving solace along with perfect North- Eastern food. Head to 35, Hauz Khas Village for the perfect ambience of North East and taste of delicacies that makes you crave for more.
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Nimtho
Owned and managed by a Sikkimese; we can’t even doubt the authenticity of this place. They get their ingredients from Sikkim so that the food lovers don’t have anything to relate to Delhi while tasting the food. Head to 304, Block R, 1st Floor, Greater Kailash 1, Greater Kailash.
3.Mizo Diner
The artistic décor and authentic Mizo food do complete justice to the place. Their best serves are Pork Ribs, Chicken Curry, Pork Burger and Vawksa Rep. Head to 85, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave, Safdarjung. The best part is, Mizo Diner is not heavy on pocket; get a meal for two for Rs. 600 approximately.
4.Rigo Restaurant
They have come up with the traditional Tibetan Food and serve it to perfection.Go with Tangy Button Mushrooms, Devil Momos and Spring Rolls for appetisers. Their Thupka is the best that is available in town. Try Shaptak for the main course. Head to 180, Tibetan Old Camp, Manju Ka Tila.
5.Dzukou Tribal Kitchen
Serving the delicacies of Nagaland, the food tastes splendid. Give their Naga Pork Chops and Chicken Basket a shot in appetisers. Choose the Fresh Pork with Bamboo Shoots as well as Chicken with Soya Beans for the main course. Find them at E-22, 3rd Floor, Main Market, Hauz Khas.
6.Bamboo Shoot Kitchen
The restaurant hidden in Lajpat Nagar serves the best Himalayan cuisine.From authentic Manipuri dishes to Nagaland’s delicacies, they’ve got it all. Their show stoppers are Dried Bamboo Shot (Smoked Pork), Fried Fish Curry, Eronba, and Kangmet. Head to 4/8 Gupta Market, Lajpat Nagar 4.
7.Hornbill
Although they believe in simplicity, as portrayed by the infrastructure and ambience, the food speaks for itself. The place is a gem in Safdarjung and a bit hard to locate. Situated at 104/A, Basement Backside NCC Gate, Safdarjung. The place is utterly feasible and serves for Rs.500 for two people approximately.
8.The Belly Giggles
Are we talking about Naga, Tibetan, Chinese and Bakery all at one place? You have to visit this place for basically everything it serves. Located at 70- E, 1st Floor, NCC Gate, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave, Safdarjung. Get a feast for as low as Rs. 600 for two approximately.
9.Nagaland’s Kitchen
Serving the Pork Ribs, Pork Momos, Chicken Dimsum, Pork Chops, Pork Curry and to perfection; there is no other restaurant that can do authentic Nagaland cuisine like them. Grab a bite at S-2, Uphaar Cinema Complex, Green Park Extension Market, Green Park.
10.Jamir’s Yummy Kitchen
They serve the Naga cuisine and are nestled in 145A/9, Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj. Still a rising restaurant, their food is on point and doesn’t lack the feeling of North- East. Try the Chef’s Special Salad as well, amongst everything else.
11.Lily Tasty Fast Food
Serving North- Eastern, North Indian as well as Chinese cuisines, the place is for the people cribbing about indulging in expensive food and having to wait for the next month to continue their sins. Head to 58, Indra Vihar, Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi.
12.Gharua Exaj
Known for Authentic Assamese delicacies, they serve the perfect Fish Curry, Egg Curry, Pork Curry and Chicken Manchow soup. Grab a bite at D-28, Near M Cinemas, Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar 4 and grab a meal for Rs. 500 for two approximately.
13.Chaminnasi
They serve Assamese, Naga and North- Eastern food but only have delivery available. Say hello at +91 9873704232. They’re situated in Kingsway Camp, GTB Nagar. The packing is commendable, and so is the food!
14.Nagaland
Serving authentic Naga delicacies as the name suggests, the place is located in Delhi Haat, INA, Stall 19. They have outdoor seating as well which can make your meal taste even better with pleasant weather. Try their Thupka and Naga Thali.
15.SenSen
Delivering fresh and hot North-Eastern delicacies, so you sit back in front of your TV and relax. Say hello at +91 7289843898 and enjoy the meal at an affordable price (Rs. 300 for two approximately). You can locate them in Malviya Nagar.
16.Kanglei Fast Food
Head for North Eastern quick bites at 3/32, Vijay Nagar Double Storey, Gate 2, Near Mother Dairy, Vijay Nagar. Get food for Rs. 300 for two approximately. The texture of their food is worth remembering and makes you crave for more.
17.Morung Ki
Yet again situated in Safdarjung, Humayunpur, NCC Gate, B- 106, the place serves Naga cuisine to utter satisfaction. Grab a meal for Rs. 400 for two approximately. The interior is very basic, yet cozy.
18.Bamboo Hut
Get Naga cuisine on point at this joint which serves perfection in the name of Naga Thali. Get food for Rs. 600 for two approximately at 1598, Outram Lines, Kingsway Camp, Delhi University- GTB Nagar.
19.Rabbit Hole
European, Italian and North- Eastern cuisines have been served by them like no one else. They are a pro at it and although Rs. 1500 can be a little heavy on your pocket for two approximately, it’s worthy of it all. Head to 30. 3rd Floor, Hauz Khas Village.
20.Arunachal Bhawan
You’re winning in life if you know about this place. The most authentic restaurant to be serving North- Eastern food that is delicious, and affordable (Rs. 350 for two approximately). Head to 27, Kautilya Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri. You can rely on anything on the menu, they have perfected the art of serving delicacies of North- East India.
