Restaurants come up every day, but only a few survive the test of time. These perfect their food, the flavours, the seating, the ambience, and the service over time. These restaurants are made by people – people who enjoy cooking and the ones who enjoy eating. Over time, once beloved by the locals, these restaurants turn into iconic places that end up on travel plans or “must try” lists of food bloggers. Here is a list of iconic North Indian restaurants that have left their mark.
Here are some Iconic North Indian restaurants who’ve stayed through tough times
Karim’s
Karim’s is a restaurant located in Old Delhi. It holds its charm as the oldest and the most iconic north Indian restaurant in the city. It is known for its delicious food, made with high-quality ingredients that the locals trust. The restaurant has a historic vibe to it and upholds the air of Old Delhi in the 90s. It was founded in 1913 by the royal chef to the Mughal emperors – Haji Karimuddin. Karim’s offers the best biryani, kebabs and other North Indian dishes.
Bukhara
Here’s a North Indian restaurant located in New Delhi in ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel. It is another iconic North Indian restaurant known for its tandoori dishes. These dishes are cooked in traditional tandoors. The restaurant has a luxurious ambience and brings royalty food with a regal air. The dal Bukhara is sinfully good and what they take pride in. Bukhara has received several awards, including “Best Restaurant in Asia” by Conde Nast Traveller.
Dum Pukht
Located in ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel in New Delhi, here’s another fine dining experience you don’t want to miss out on. They serve traditional North Indian food, which makes them stand out because the dishes are cooked in a sealed pot – usually packed with flour to keep the aroma sealed in. Dum Pukht brings the best-slow-cooked food with juices that aren’t allowed to escape so that when the food is served to you, there is an overwhelming flavour bound to drown your senses in the best way possible.
The Great Kabab Factory
This chain of restaurants is located in various cities across the country. As the name suggests, they source the best meat and offer the best kebabs. They provide chicken kebabs, mutton kebabs and even seafood kebabs. The ingredients are fresh, and the restaurant has a casual vibe that people like. It’s survived for a long time because the quality of the food has remained spectacular.
Moti Mahal
Moti Mahal is another chain restaurant because when you have something iconic, why limit it to a city. It is famous for the way it does justice to the North Indian cuisine. They offer a wide variety of perfect North Indian dishes. You can try tandoori chicken, butter chicken and biryani to taste the years of expertise.
Final thoughts
These Iconic North Indian restaurants have survived a long time and perfected their craft over the years. They serve delicious food and authentic North Indian food. They’ve stayed true to what they do best and left quite an impression on the hearts of the locals. They serve fantastic food and also have excellent service – both go hand in hand. Great food, good company, and polite customer service make for an unforgettable dining experience. Many of these iconic North Indian restaurants also are located at prime spots and are easy to access. With takeaway options today, you don’t have to hold queues to enjoy their food anymore. Order a little piece of history and culture from these iconic North Indian restaurants and dive into the stories they wrap up in their meals.
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