When visiting Delhi, real Mughlai cuisine is a must. The atmosphere was serene, filled with aromas and cheerful smiles. Despite the long wait, no one appeared exhausted, annoyed, or irritated. The meal is wonderful and one-of-a-
kind. Aside from Qorma, Naan, and Seekh
Kebab, one should order the Barra,
which comes in both chicken and
mutton varieties. The service was excellent, and I would strongly advise you not to miss this restaurant under any circumstances.
Try the Phirni or Kheer. Not too sweet... and what a way to end the meal! Looking forward to visit this place again.
If you're looking for an authentic experience while in Old Delhi, then you should definitely check out Karim Hotel. I recently visited the restaurant and had high expectations, but was blown away by what I found. The mutton kabab was delicious, the bread and gravies were excellent, and the butter chicken was outstanding. The only downside was the service, as the staff were a bit rude and impatient. But that minor hiccup was in no way a reflection of the food, which was a real treat from start to finish. Plus the open kitchen at Karim Hotel gave an excellent insight into traditional Old Delhi cuisine. Highly recommend Karim Hotel if you're in the area.
Indulged in mutton korma, mutton stew, mutton seekh kabab, and kheer – incredibly flavorful! Tender meat with a rich, fatty gravy, and generous portion sizes. A must-try when you visit / are near Jama Masjid!
The food here is, needless to say absolutely amazing. The quantity is though less, but enough for everyone to finish. Prices are okay too considering the enormous amount of flavour in these foods.
We had mutton qorma, mutton keema, mutton seekh kebab, 2 rotis and a sheermal. We are definitely mutton fans, preferring the red juicy meat any day over chicken.
There are a lot of bengali speaking workers here too, which is not surprising but rather pleasant.
They serve a green, spicy and tangy diluted chutney with onions to go with the other dishes.
The place and it's food is in high demand, inviting people from all over the country as well as foreigners who want to take delight in local mughlai cuisine and culture. The waiting time, though there is, doesn't take much long. You share a table with another family. It's all good, people are decent.
Oaw! Excellent tasty food they have.
You need a nice combination among of their foods. So, don't hesitate to get suggestions from waiters otherwise you will regret.
A little bit expensive that hotel from my perspective compared to Delhi's food expenses.
However taste was fabulous.
This place needs no introduction, a visit to chandani chauk/ Jama Masjid is incomplete for a non-vegetarian if they do not eat at karims. This was my second visit to karims but after 13 long years, and what was the good part and sadly the bad one as well was that nothing there has changed. The food is good, it’s a non vegetarians heaven, but not a place where a vegetarian would like to eat. I personally was a bit taken aback by the lack of hygiene. The smell was overwhelming to bear, hence I just picked up a mutton sheekh roll for the sake of having come so far.
The place without a doubt is iconic for innumerable reasons, however , i personally was a bit disappointed.
Karim's Hotel in Old Delhi is a true gem that has been delighting taste buds for over a century. This culinary institution serves up exceptional Mughlai cuisine and a variety of tantalizing non-vegetarian dishes. Tucked away in a quaint street, it effortlessly transports you to a bygone era, making every visit a journey through history.
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I recently dined at Karim's Hotel, and it was an extraordinary food experience. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the roti, mutton korma and mutton nahari, which were, without a doubt, the best I've ever had in my life. Yes, it might be a bit on the expensive side, but every bite was worth every penny.
Karim's Hotel offers a truly authentic and well-prepared menu that pays homage to its rich culinary heritage. The flavors are a testament to their dedication to preserving traditional recipes. I was truly impressed with the quality and taste of their dishes.
The mutton korma was out of this world, and the mutton nihari was a symphony of flavors, beautifully enhanced by the rich and aromatic spices used. It's evident that their chefs have mastered the art of creating exquisite dishes that leave a lasting impression.
What's even more fascinating is the historical connection - knowing that their ancestors were part of the Mughal royal kitchen adds a layer of charm and authenticity to the dining experience. This lineage shines through in every dish they serve.
In conclusion, Karim's Hotel is a culinary gem that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Yes, it might be a bit pricey, but the quality, authenticity, and flavors of their dishes make it an absolute must-try. I'll definitely be returning to savor more of their incredible cuisine. Hats off to Karim's Hotel for serving such amazing food!
For taste I would rate it 5 stars 🤩....the taste of the food was awesome... especially the nahari and rumali roti, was beyond something 🤤so tasty,so delicious...and kheer is a must try....but the biryani was not upto the mark...but rest all was just awesome 😋
The biryani was pretty disappointing by both taste and quantity. A full plate biryani with 4 pieces mutton, costs over 600/- but the quantity was not even enough for one grown up. The kebab was good with nun. The pocket pinch was heavy comparing to the food we took. It was nearly 2000/- for three yet not satisfied.
Food is authentic however way too much oily
So if you wanna enjoy authentic food, you may try here but then keep health out of the equation.
Service is super fast and food taste is great
The best khamiri roti and mutton nahari I've ever had in my life. It is a bit expensive but totally worth it, must try, I would definitely recommend it. The food is very authentic and well prepared. Hats off for such amazing food
Being an mutton lover it's one of the main reason to visit Delhi .. we went there on 27th October 2023 for the first time .. the smell we were getting as we entered ahhhh 😍😍😍😍 .. The perfect Nehari they made .. have tried so many Karim's branches in Kolkata none of them make the perfect Nehari ... what can I say about the Mutton sheek kebab .. it's so so so soft that you don't even have to chew ... biriyani kheer everything is just so perfect .. the mutton was extremely juicy.. perfectly tendered ... I want to visit again again ... To all the meat lovers do visit Karim's hotel pvt ltd in Delhi Jama masjid branch must .. ❤️❤️❤️... It's just perfect.. I can't explain how happy our tummy was .. I still can't get out of Nehari and Sheek kebab 😋😋😋😋😋... so yammy it was .... 😋😋😋😋
I like chicken tikka and butter chicken curry.
It was nice to visit.
I visited at noon Saturday. Many people having lunch here.
I visited Karim’s after watching it on different TV shows and knowing that their chef come from the family of royal chefs. I had Chicken Jahangiri, it didn’t disappoint at all and was the best mughlai dish I had. The rumali roti wasn’t that great but the biryani compensated for it. I like how they make their dishes in pure ghee since that adds more flavor to the food. Its a tiny place but is surely worth visiting especially when you’re at/near Jama Masjid, its only few minutes walk from the masjid. There are a lot of similar options around but I’m sure this one serves authentic mughlai food that the emperors used to eat!
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Karim located in Old Delhi is a famous mughlai food restaurant operating since 1913. They are famous for their tandoori dishes and their specialty is non veg items. The biryani here was ok 👌 however I must say their tandoori roti and chicken stew was something that i hadn't tasted before. The taste was so unique and new and tasty 😋🤤 . Chicken stew can be this tasty! It was unimaginable. And the roti itself was something you can eat it without any accompaniment . Their biryani portion was huge enough for too people because they give you good meat portions and one egg cut in halves. Their chicken burma ( some sort of tandoori- not sure of the spelling) is also pretty good and a famous item here. Overall it's a good experience and it's worth the hype. The restaurant is totally packed all throughout the day .
They don't accept upi payment ( in our visit they had said so) so either carry cash or card.
The place is inside an ally and it was a bit difficult to locate it at first, but the locals were helpful and you can ask anybody for the exact location ( opposite to jama masjid)
The place has that raw vintage vibe. The narrow street gives a glimpse of its name and instantly draws you to the time of Old Delhi.
We had Mutton Korma and it was tasty and rich. Mutton Nihari is yumm! and silky smooth. Their Seekh Kebab literally melts in the mouth. Service is also good once you place the order the food comes within 5-10min.
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