Old Delhi is synonymous with paranthe wali gali and other iconic street food spots, but did you know that it is also home to Asia’s largest food court that spans over 1 lakh sq ft and can accommodate more than 2,000 people at once? Cue in Dawatpur at Omaxe Chowk, Old Delhi's newest and swanky culinary address.

　　Whether you want to grab a kachori from Jung Bahadur Kahori, a kulfi from Kuremal, or your usual order from one of the fast-food chains, Dawatpur has you covered.

　　It offers many places that preserve the authenticity of Old Delhi and its flavours while also allowing you to choose from a host of global eating joints.

　　Restaurants At Dawatpur, Omaxe Mall, Chandni Chowk

　　Tunday Kababi

　　From the lanes of Lucknow, Tunday Kababi made its way to Delhi’s Amar Colony and is now in Chandni Chowk’s Omaxe Chowk. The eatery's melt-in-the-mouth and iconic galouti kebabs won it a place on the world's most legendary restaurants list in 2023, published by Taste Atlas. One must try their Mughlai parantha, chicken biryani, and mutton nihari. Their mutton galouti kebabs have a huge fan base and are one of the most loved dishes from their menu. If you wish to end your meal on a sweet note, try the shahi tukda or the zafrani kheer. Both are equally good.

　　Jung Bahadur Kachori

　　With two outlets in Kamla Nagar and Nai Sadak, the kachoris from the 64-year-old Jung Bahadur Kachoriwala are an absolute must-try.

　　Their daal kachori and pyaaz ki kachori are unmissable. If you want to go beyond the usual, place your bets on the perfectly crispy and spiced bedmi puri that is paired with aloo sabzi or their chhole bhature. You can choose a lassi to accompany the hearty meal. Pro tip: visit in winters to savour these dishes to the fullest. Pair the trip with other winter delights of Old Delhi, like these.

　　Gaya Prasad Paranthe Wale

　　If you want to treat yourself to the iconic flavours of Parathe Wali gali without having to navigate the cramped lanes, then the food court is your next best option. Here, you can find Gaya Prasad Paranthe Wale's only other outlet besides their original store in the iconic Paranthe Wali Gali. While you can choose from an extensive list of fillings depending on what you're in the mood for, don't miss out on classics like the mawa ka paratha, cheeni ka paratha, and the timeless aloo paratha.

　　Kuremal Ki Kulfi

　　If there is one spot that Delhiites love for their kulfi cravings, it is Kuremal ki Kulfi. With outposts all across the city, Kuremal offers a wide roster of kulfis featuring various flavours. While many claim that this new outpost has lost the charm of digging into a kulfi amid the hubbub of the market, the hearty potion retains and preserves the authenticity of the taste.

　　Their most loved variant is their imli and mango kulfi. Chocolate, kewra, and orange are some other variants that you must try if you want to experiment. My most preferred is the timeless kesar kulfi that finds no match in the Delhi market.

　　Hira Sweets

　　Delhi’s iconic Hira Sweets has multiple outlets throughout the city, including Dawatpur at Omaxe Chowk. The shop is over a century old and everything on their menu is great, particularly their sweet delights.

　　From Manchow Soup and Tandoori Malai Chaap to paneer momos and burgers, their menu is elaborate and features something for everyone. However, their sweets shine the brightest. Their rajbhog, motichoor laddu, moong dal halwa, and rasmalai are to die for. If you are in the mood for a sundae, there is the option to "make your own sundae," which you must explore, too. Kulfi faluda is another must-try at Hira Sweets.