Savor Delhi’s Street Food: Dilli Dilli’s Hidden Gems
Dreaming of traveling the streets of Delhi yet don’t have the time to leave NYC? Dilli Dilli awaits you. Located in the heart of the Theatre District, this restaurant marries the old heritage of Dehli. It’s the kind of place that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about Indian food in New York. Think bold, authentic flavors that will transport you to India.
Dilli Dilli is a love letter to Delhi, capturing the city’s rich culture, history and showcasing its reputation for authentic food and fine fashion. The menu here is the labor of two powerhouse chefs, Gaurav Anand and Vipul Gupta. Anand’s dominance in NYC’s Indian dining scene with Bhatti Indian Grill meets Gupta’s impressive pedigree. Together, they’ve created a menu that feels like a memoir of Delhi’s food scene. Every dish packed with history, nostalgia, and the unmistakable flavors of home.
It all starts with the street snacks, the kind you’d find from a chaat vendor in Old Dilli Dilli’s Hidden Gems, only leveled up. The Fateh Ki Kachori is a crispy, cumin-scented pastry filled with yellow peas and a pop of lime, while the Natraj Bhalla, a lentil dumpling drenched in sweet yogurt and black masala, is a perfect balance of flavors. Then there’s the kind of food that keeps Delhi running: butter chicken, but not just any butter chicken. Their Pandara Road Butter Chicken is smoky, saucy, and rich in all the right ways.
As for drinks? The cocktail program led by Jeremy Le Blanche, is as bold as the food. The India Gate Voyage playfully blends saffron-infused vodka with amaretto and kombucha. Then there’s the Golden Hour, a mix of cardamom-infused tequila, turmeric, and Aperol; think earthy, citrusy, and way too easy to drink.
The decor ties it all together. It’s vibrant and theatrical, with velvet, warm brass tones, and bursts of color that feel just as lively as the streets of Delhi. The upstairs private dining space, decked out with custom Indian artwork, is perfect for those nights when you want to gather a group and go all in.
