The most exciting phase of college life has started in Delhi University and the campuses are bustling with freshers. It's that time of the year when you would want to explore the best of eating places in and around the University campus.
Here's a list of 20 popular food joints for students, both in the North and the South Campuses.
1. Momo's Point
It is the oldest food joint in Kamla Nagar. You can find a variety of momos here ranging from tandoori and Afghani momos to crispy honey tossed momos.
Where: 27 UB, Jawahar Nagar, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi.
Average Cost: ₹500 for two people (approx.)
2. Tom Uncle's Maggi Point
It is an important landmark in North campus. You get to eat some delicious maggi in more than 12 different varieties.
Where: Near Ramjas College, Maurice Nagar Chowk, North Campus, Delhi University, New Delhi.
Average Cost: ₹100 for two people (approx.)
3. QDs
This restaurant has the perfect ambience and is popular for its mouth watering Tandoori momos and other Chinese delicacies.
Where: 294, Satyaniketan Market, Near Venkateshwara College, Satyaniketan, New Delhi
2520, 1st Floor, Hudson Lane, Kingsway Camp, Delhi University-GTB Nagar, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹800 for two people (approx.)
4. The Gwyer Hall Canteen
This place has one of the biggest menu. It is full of delicious North Indian food. They have everything from thali and sandwiches to samosa and patties.
Where: St, Stephen's College, North Campus, Delhi University, New Delhi.
Average Cost: ₹100-200 for two people (approx)
5. The DSE Canteen
It is a legendary canteen known for its Mutton Cutlet, Mutton Dosa and Masala Coke. You can also have mouth-watering desserts here. The canteen also serves delicious veg and non-veg Thali at economical rate.
Where: Delhi School of Economics, North Campus, Delhi University, New Delhi.
Average Cost: ₹200-300 for two people (approx.)
6. Mom Hand Momos
If you’re running a little low on cash, then this place is just what you need! It probably serves the cheapest and the yummiest momos in Satya Niketan. Dig in their Steamed Chicken Momos and famous Gravy Momos.
Where: Opposite Venkateshwara College, Satyaniketan, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹200 for two people (approx.)
7. Kunzum Travel Cafe
If you are looking for a quiet workspace, this is the place for you. The unique thing about Kunzum Travel Cafe is that customers can pay whatever they want for their beverages, which include a variety of teas and coffees and usually come with a fair share of delicious cookies.
Where: T-49, First Floor, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹200 for two people (approx.)
8. Chache di Hatti
When you are in Delhi, you cannot afford to miss the best chole bhature in the town. And yes, you get them in the North campus. Soft and light bhaturas with delicious chole and imli ki chutney will make you want more of it.
Where: 32, Near All Smile Dental Clinic, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹100 for two people (approx.)
9. Anna's Mess
This is a great place in the North Campus where you can find delicious South Indian dishes. Several varieties of rice, dosa, and uttapam will make you fall in love with this place which is always packed with students.
Where: South Indian PG Men's Canteen, North Campus, Delhi University, New Delhi.
Average Cost: ₹100-200 for two people (approx.)
10. Shagun
This eatery has been there for around 30 years. The menu is comprised of authentic flavours from Vietnam, Burma and Thailand. Oriental music helps to set up a perfect mood.
Where: F-16/A, Single Storey, Vijay Nagar.
Price: ₹800 for two people (approx.)
11. Vaishnav Chaat Bhandar
This place serves some mouth-watering gol gappas, tikkis, and papdi chat. Even though there aren't any seating arrangements, you can see flocks of students eating here.
Where: 66-67 E, Near Chota Gali Chakkar, Kamla Nagar.
Average Cost: ₹150 for two people (approx.)
12. Bamboo Hut
It is known for for serving some authentic Nagaland food. The interiors are done to look exactly like a Naga food joint - bamboo and wooden furniture. Simple menu, but wonderful dishes.
Where: House 5, Gate 1, Indra Vihar, Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹600 for two people (approx.)
13. Bille di Hatti
It serves one of the best lassi in the town. You need to reach early if you want to grab the tastiest chole puri and halwa.
Where: 72-D, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹150 for two people (approx.)
14. Hunger Strike
Chicken Tandoori Momos is what makes this place a must go for everyone. The place is quite simple in its ambience but serves lip-smacking food.
Where: 2516, Hudson Lane, Delhi University-GTB Nagar, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹400 for two people (approx.)
15. Chowringhee
They have outlets all over Delhi, but it's still quite popular among the college students. There's nothing on their menu which you won't wanna try including rolls and momos.
Where: 93, Opposite Venkateswara College, Satyaniketan, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹350 for two people (approx.)
16. Bittoo Tikki Vala
This is the place for you if you have mad cravings for gol gappas, aloo tikki, and papdi chaat. The crisp papdi is served with sweetened curd and boiled chickpeas.
Where: 6926-33/131A, Jaipuria Mill, Ghantaghar, GT Karnal Road, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹400 for two people (approx.)
17. Sanjay Chur Chur Naan
This is your go-to place for spicy North Indian food - chole, naan, daal, and raita. It serves buttery and chessy naan alongwith several flavours of lassi.
Where: 6-7, Moolchand Metro Station, Near Defence Colony, Lajpat Nagar 4, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹350 for two people (approx.)
18. Aam Aadmi ke Pakwaan
Although this place serves all cuisine be it the North Indian, South Indian, or Chinese, it is known among the students for its Pav Bhaji. You can have Pav Bhaji in butter, cheese, and paneer.
Where: UB-21, Jawahar Nagar, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹550 for two people (approx.)
19. Big Yellow Door
This place needs no introduction. It is a superhit eating spot both in the North and South Campus. Butter Chicken Pizza and Baked Nachos are some of the bestsellers you can try here.
Where: H-8, Opposite Venkateswara College, Satyaniketan, New Delhi
2521, 2nd Floor, Kingsway Camp, Hudson Lane, Delhi University-GTB Nagar, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹600 for two people (approx.)
20. Diggin
A variety of delicacies from Seafood Risotto and Fried Prawn Calamarito to All Pork Sandwich, Bacon Strips adorn its menu. You can soak yourself in the beautiful ambience with golden flex light glowing all over the place, making it look like fairyland. Although slightly expensive, this place is quite popular among the Gargi and Kamla Nehru College students.
Where: Anand Lok Shopping Centre, Opposite Gargi College, Anand Lok, New Delhi
Average Cost: ₹1,400 for two people (approx.)