Imagine that you are new to Delhi and suddenly start experiencing severe hunger pangs in the middle of the night. Would you suffer in silence and wait for dawn?

Nah! All you need to do in such a situation is to explore Delhi’s all-night-open food options (smart people should bookmark this webpage, ideally)!

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Here are some eateries in Delhi for your midnight hunger pangs:

1. Moolchand Paranthewala
2. Comesum
3. Bun-Butter-Chai
4. Jama Masjid
5. JNU Dhaba, 24*7
6. IIFT Dhaba
7. Havenmore
8. Maal Gadi
9. Cravebusters
10. Batman Delivers
11. Eatlo
12. Convergys Dhaba

1. Moolchand Paranthewala

Well, technically, that’s not the name of the stall, but there won’t be a single Dilliwala who doesn’t know about it. The legendary Paranthewala of Delhi, located right outside the Moolchand metro station, provides you with arguably the best and the cheapest Paranthas in Delhi. Open 24×7, it never fails to attract people at any point of day because of the tasty Paranthas (especially Anda Parantha) and amazing veggies to add to the flavor.

OYOs located near this outlet can be found here.

2. Comesum

Located near Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, this eatery is perhaps the only true all-night restaurant in the capital (which is sad, I know). Comesum is not the typical fine-dining restaurant and the ambience is perhaps that of an elaborate college canteen, which is not a bad thing if you are a bunch of friends casually hanging out or just hungry late at night and don’t have any other place to go. The prices are reasonable and the spread is pretty vast.

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This outlet is a real saviour for hungry travellers using the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Such travellers should also make it a point to book their stays at the OYOs nearby to cut down on the travel time and cost from the station as well as to stay right in the middle of the bustling localities of South Delhi. OYOs close to this place can be booked here.

3. Bun-Butter-Chai

This is a hot favourite among Delhi University’s North Campus students and residents. It is open till 5 in the morning. Located near Patel Chest, North Campus, this little stall lives up to its name and provides simple yet delicious bun-butter with mouth-watering omlettes and boiled eggs. Enjoy all of it with Chai, and say goodbye to the midnight munchies.

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People travelling to the North Campus from other cities can enjoy a relaxing stay quite close to the campus. OYOs located close by can be found here.

4. Jama Masjid

No matter how late it is, you’ll always find one or the other restaurants open as you go towards the Meena Bazar side of Jama Masjid. Old Delhi is famous for its non-veg food, and these restaurants & dhabas very righteously follow that tradition. Due to the space-constraint, you rarely find a dine-in option available, but eating outside has its own perks. Biting on the juicy Chicken Tikka late at night gives you a crazy, happy feeling of joy.

This place is ideal for those staying close by. OYOs within a short distance from Jama Masjid can be booked here.

5. JNU Dhaba, 24*7

The Dhaba by the Jawaharlal Nehru University is one of the best when it comes to serving delectable food, at any time of day or night. The joint is a favorite among all the students and also a number of office goers who return after night shifts. The Dhaba is open for twenty-four hours and although they do not have home delivery, a meal for two can cost as less as INR 250 here.

6. IIFT Dhaba

The Dhabas are located around Qutub Institutional Area and it just opposite the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. The Dhaba is open from 9 am and is open till 11 pm, though it stays open longer if there are guests. The best thing is that they also have a home delivery service and a meal for two can cost just about INR 300. All the standard Dhaba food like paneer masala, paratha, sandwiches, and lassi are found here.

7. Havenmore

Located at Pandara Road Market, this is a slightly pricier restaurant but if it is good food and great ambiance you are looking for, then you have to come here. The eatery remains open from 12 noon to 12 am and is a favorite haunt among a lot of Delhiites. A full meal for two can cost around INR 2000 but it is completely worth it. They also have home delivery service.

8. Maal Gadi

An eatery with an interesting name, Maal Gadi is located at Sushant Vyapar Kendra, en route to Gurgaon and has earned quite a reputation in a very less span of time. The restaurant stays open from 12 noon to 3 am in the morning and a meal for two will cost only about INR 800. They also have home delivery service.

9. Cravebusters

This is a truly unique restaurant because they have only late-night deliveries! Yes, they do not operate through the day and the restaurant especially caters to night owls only. Moreover, they have home delivery service all over Delhi in the middle of the night and it stays open from 7: 30 pm to 3: 30 am. A meal for two can cost around INR 1100 only.

10. Batman Delivers

Another extremely popular late-night food delivery service is run by Batman Delivers, and yes, they do cater to those late-night hunger pangs, no matter where you are situated in Delhi. A meal for two costs around INR 700. The restaurant takes orders between 7 pm and 5 am and the menu is delicious.

11. Eatlo

This is also a food chain of sorts that is functional around Noida, Vaishali, Kaushambhi and Indirapuram when it comes to home delivery. If you want to go for late-night dine-in, then you may do so at Sector 63 in Noida and in Indirapuram. The home delivery service is open from 10 pm to 4 am and the dine- in service from 11 am to 10/; 30 pm. A meal for two costs only about INR 500.

12. Convergys Dhaba

Located near DLF Atria Building in Jacaranda Marg, Gurgaon, this dhaba is open 24 hours and you can have your heart’s fill, no matter how late at night it is. A meal for two costs only around INR 400 and they also have home delivery service. They have some of the wonderful stuffed parathas to offer and the lassi is simply delectable.

So no matter what time of night it is, if you are in Delhi, you can be sure you will always have tasty food to indulge in from these select joints.

Know more places that can be added to this list? Do mail us at blog@oyorooms.com with your stories and images.

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India is a wonderland for foodies, and countless delicious local treats are still waiting to be discovered by the rest of our vast country. We bring you ten lip-smacking local Indian dishes that are native to a particular region of India but good enough for you to travel to taste them.

Poha Jalebi (Indore, Madhya Pradesh)

We have all had our share of Poha and Jalebi as individual entities and putting them together in a single sentence doesn’t usually ring a bell, unless you happen to live in Indore, of course. It is a household name there and is normally eaten as a meal for breakfast. Poha (flattened rice) is cooked with onions and served with Jalebi, which is a combination most people wouldn’t have heard of. If you’re planning to visit Madhya Pradesh anytime in the future, you have a new box to tick!

To relish this rare treat, visit Indore whenever you can. Do check out OYOs in Indore for your stay.

Dabeli (Gujarat)

Dabeli, also known as Kutchi Dabeli is a snack that is widely adored across the state of Gujarat. It gets its name from the place it originated in – Kutch, which is the largest supplier of Dabeli masala. Boiled potatoes are mashed and then mixed with Dabeli masala and then put between pav/burger buns. It is often garnished with sev and pieces of pomegranate and also the chutney it is served with. What makes Dabeli stand out from the innumerable snacks made with bread is indeed the Dabeli masala which includes red chillies, black pepper, dried coconut, cinnamon, coriander et cetera.

Since this food item originated in Kutch, Gujarat, do visit the region if you want to taste the original Dabeli. Do check out OYOs in Ahmedabad and Rajkot, the two major cities located close to the Kutch region.

Kabiraji (West Bengal)

Kabiraji, also known as Bengali Fish fillets is a rather versatile recipe as the fish can be easily replaced with chicken. Fish fillets are coated with spices and a layer of beaten eggs, bread crumbs and besan, and then deep fried in oil. The dish is usually eaten as a snack and is served with chutney. The fish fillets can be replaced with chicken breasts as per one’s choice.

Kolkata is home to perhaps the best fish fillets in the world. In case you are planning a food tour in this city, do check out the OYOs in Kolkata.

Kappayum Meenum (Kerala)

If there’s one thing a non-vegetarian person in Kerala loves the most, it has to be Kappayum Meenum. One of my friends from Kerala insisted it is the best thing she has ever put in her mouth. Kappayum Meenum is basically made with tapioca and coconut. The tapioca is cut and boiled; the coconut is ground into a paste and added to the tapioca along with other spices. Kappayum Meenum is usually served with fish curry.

The best Kappuyam Meenum is served in Kerala. Visit this state and stay at OYOs in Trivandrum, Kochi or Alappuzha as you go about exploring the local cuisine.

Ghevar (Rajasthan)

Ghevar is a dessert that is a household name in Rajasthan and many other northern states in India. It is mostly associated with Teej but can be pretty much eaten any time one wants to. That’s the funny thing about food. A batter of pouring consistency is made with all purpose flour which is then deep fried in ghee after which it is put to rest in sugar syrup for a while. It can be savoured after it has turned cold.

Our friends in Rajasthan tell us that the best Ghevar can be had in Bikaner, Jaipur and Jodhpur. You can check out OYOs in Bikaner here, OYOs in Jaipur here, and OYOs in Jodhpur here.

Panjiri (Punjab)

Panjiri, like Ghevar, is a dessert that is well known to the people of North India, especially Punjab. It is mostly served to pregnant women, as it has all the vital nourishment she needs, however, is delicious enough to make anyone’s mouth water. Essentially made with ghee, gond (edible gum crystals), makhana, sugar and whole wheat flour, almonds, semolina, cardamom et cetera are also used for a wonderful aroma.

As Punjab is the place of origin of this sweet delicacy, do visit the state and grab a quick bite of authentic Panjiri. Before you plan a visit, do check out OYOs in Ludhiana, Amritsar and Jalandhar.

More: Places to visit in Jalandhar

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Suji Manda (Odisha)

The best thing festivals bring, apart from gifts, is food. Loads of it. Suji Manda Pitha is one of those desserts that pop up in every festival and occasion, given that you live in Odisha. It is made with Suji (semolina) and shredded coconut. After cooking the semolina in water with sugar and ghee, little balls are made out of the cooked semolina with shredded coconut stuffed inside. The balls are then deep fried in oil. If you ever visit Odisha, make sure you get your hands on one of those. You’ll certainly want more.

Before you bite into the great Suji Manda in Odisha, do ensure you have booked an OYO for yourself in Bhubaneshwar.

Sundal (Tamil Nadu)

Sundal is an integral part of Navratri in Tamil Nadu. Apparently, nine varieties of Sundal are made on each of the nine nights of Navratri. Sundal, or Chana Sundal can be prepared using green peas, kala chana, rajma et cetera. The peas are soaked overnight. The next day, they are pressure cooked and then mixed with fried curry leaves, urad dal, red chillies and hing. It can be eaten as a quick snack, anytime.

To try Sundal, visit Chennai this season. You can book OYOs in Chennai here.

Yakhni (Jammu and Kashmir)

Yakhni is a mutton broth cooked with yoghurt and saffron. It is believed to have its origin in the Mughal Empire and was only brought to Kashmir after they invaded India. To make Yakhni, boneless mutton is cooked in a delicious mix of spices such as bay leaves, cinnamon, cumin seeds, and asafoetida and yoghurt is eventually added to the boiling water, along with saffron. Normally eaten with rice or served with pulao, this dish can be easily one of the best dishes the Mughals gave us. Any local will vouch for its delicious taste.

To taste authentic Yakhni, visit Jammu & Kashmir. Check out OYOs in Srinagar or Jammu.

Bombay Duck Fish (Konkan Coast, Maharashtra)

You may ascribe to any of the multiple versions of the origin of the name (Bombay Daak or mail) but it is a delicacy that most fish-eating folk of the western coast will swear by. The fish is often dried before storing, and made into pickles with the addition of a lot of vinegar. The dried version is the staple accompaniment to a desi hooch. Fresh off the beach, cleaned but not deboned, it makes the freshest of breakfasts when had with pav or rice rotis. If ambrosia were to have an aquatic name, it would be Bombay Duck.

Visit Mumbai to experience this unique dish. Book your OYO in Mumbai here.

Looks mouth-watering, doesn’t it? Great new food is just another perk of travelling to new places.

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