A tiny Chandni Chowk street stall serving dahi bhalle and aloo tikki since 1940. Open daily about 10:30 AM to 11 PM. A plate is Rs 60-80 of soft lentil dumplings in cool yogurt with chutneys. Cash only, no seating. Cheap, iconic, and worth the queue.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon-Sun: 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Chandni Chowk Metro (Yellow Line), ~5 min walk |
| Time needed | 15-20 minutes |
| Best time to go | Mid-afternoon between meal rushes |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.0/10- Value9.0
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.3
- excellence7.5
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility6.5
Frequently asked questions
- What are the timings?
- Roughly 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week. It's busiest around midday and early evening. Go mid-afternoon for a shorter wait, though there's almost always a small crowd at the counter.
- Where is it exactly?
- It's a small stall on the main Chandni Chowk road, near the entrance to Paranthe Wali Gali and opposite Central Bank, a short walk from Chandni Chowk Metro on the Yellow Line. Look for the perpetual cluster of customers.
- Can I combine it with other Old Delhi food?
- Definitely. It's steps from Paranthe Wali Gali and within walking distance of Khari Baoli and Jama Masjid. It makes an ideal light stop on a street-food walk. Eat small so you can sample several spots.
- Is it hygienic and safe to eat?
- It's a decades-old, high-turnover stall, which generally means fresh product, but it's street food with yogurt, so use judgment. The constant crowd is reassuring. Carry hand sanitizer and skip it if you have a very sensitive stomach.
- Is there seating?
- No, it's a stand-and-eat street stall. You order at the counter and eat on the spot from a plate. That's part of the authentic Old Delhi experience, but don't expect tables or comfort.
- Does it take cards?
- Cash is the norm here, like most old Chandni Chowk vendors. Carry small notes. UPI may work at times, but don't count on card machines at a street stall.
- Can vegetarians eat here?
- Yes, it's fully vegetarian. Both the dahi bhalle and aloo tikki are meat-free, making it a safe, tasty, and dirt-cheap stop for vegetarian travelers exploring Old Delhi's street food.
- What do they serve?
- Two things, done well: dahi bhalle (soft lentil dumplings in chilled yogurt with tamarind and green chutney and sev) and aloo tikki. That's the menu. A plate runs Rs 60-80 and is surprisingly filling.
Nearby in Ask Delhi
- Jama MasjidAttraction0.78 km · 10 min walk
- Partition Museum DelhiMuseum0.92 km · 11 min walk
- Karim'sRestaurant0.98 km · 12 min walk
- Khari Baoli Spice MarketMarket1.01 km · 13 min walk
- Red Fort (Lal Qila)Attraction1.22 km · 15 min walk
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