8Moti Mahal Delux
Moti Mahal in Daryaganj is one of Delhi’s oldest surviving restaurants.
Having been founded shortly after Indian independence in 1947, it claims to have introduced the recipes for tandoori chicken, butter chicken, burra kebabs and brain masala to the restaurant scene.
With dynamic and modern outlook, the young new generation that has taken the cudgels to carry forward the business has brought in a whiff of fresh air, a new angle and technical sophistication to the traditional business.
Chicken makhni or butter chicken stewed with tomatoes is the specialty of the house, but the chicken tikka tandoori and chicken curry are also excellent. Each meal comes with zippy pickled onions, and the rice seasoned with cumin makes a wonderful side for most meals. You may dine indoors or outside in the courtyard.
