Paranthe Wali Gali : The Paradise Of A Foodie

Delhi and Delhites are known as much for their insatiable appetites as they are for the unending variety of food found in the city. But what really captures the essence of the city is the street food that changes colour and taste but gets only better with discovering the city.

A visit to Chandni Chowk is incomplete without tasting the delicious trademark food served there. One such complex alley is the famed Paranthe Wali Gali, a gastronomical experience in the by-lane of Chandni Chowk.

Half the fun of eating at Old Delhi’s Paranthe Wali Gali, is getting there.

The other half, is of course, the food.

This place is a must try for every foodie. Even if you have a hectic travel schedule, do find some time to do some binge eating here. The parathas are good and the atmosphere of the chaotic maze of Chandi Chowk is part of the fun! The food here is strictly vegetarian and the dishes do not even contain onion or garlic because their owners are Brahmins and traditionally their clientele includes Jains. Chandni Chowk has been a home for diverse religious and ethnic groups, so the Gali has seen its fair share of history. In the past, the Gali had over ten to twelve shops selling parantha , but today there are only five left.

It’s disappointing when century-old restaurants succumb to the ever-changing modern palate. The future might seem bleak but Paranthe Wali Gali still holds its own and will always be reminiscent to our culinary heritage.