One can’t help but drool over a delicacy such as Butter Chicken, a Mughlai dish prepared by cooking Chargrilled Chicken Chunks in Makhani Gravy. What’s more interesting is that the popular dish has originated from our very own Delhi. No wonder we adore it!
1. MOTI MAHAL
Where: 3703, Netaji Subhash Marg, Daryaganj, New Delhi
A plate of butter chicken costs: Rs.390 for half plate and Rs.600 for full plate
This Legendary outlet is said to be the real inventor of our beloved Butter Chicken! The restaurant started in 1940’s . With years of Experience; this place surely knows how to make your visit memorable. They have great atmosphere, complemented with live music. Though the interiors are not extravagant, their Butter Chicken most certainly is.
2. GULATI RESTAURANT
Where: 110003, Pandara Flats, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi
A plate of butter chicken costs: Rs.575
The Gulati Restaurant located in the posh Pandara Market, is a Butter Chicken heaven. The place is almost four decades old and is very famous for the rich & creamy Butter Chicken they serve. Various celebrities visit Gulati regularly, which adds to its fame.
3. RAJINDER DA DHABA
Where: AB-14, Safdarjung Enclave Market, Safdarjung, New Delhi
A plate of butter chicken costs: Half for Rs.410 and Boneless for Rs.450
Started off as a small eatery, this Dhaba has gained tremendous popularity. They offer a wide variety of non-vegetarian dishes. Their Butter Chicken is exceptionally delicious and a must try! teamed up beautifully with the soft and chewy Roomali .
4. HAVEMORE
Where: 11-12, Pandara Road Market, New Delhi
A plate of butter chicken costs: Half for Rs.510 and Full for Rs.750
Havemore is a typical Dhaba-style restaurant that is frequently visited by the locals of Delhi. The restaurant is quite old fashioned. Like other restaurants at Pandara Road, this too is open past midnight. Try their absolutely sinful butter chicken and you’ll know why people visit this place even after the late night hours!
5. MADE IN PUNJAB
Where: 6-7, Ground Floor, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
A plate of butter chicken costs: You’ll have to get there to know more
The name speaks for itself. Made In Punjab has a number of authentic Punjabi dishes to offer, Butter Chicken being one of their best.
6. KARIM’S
Where: 16, Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid, New Delhi
A plate of butter chicken costs: Half for Rs.375 and Full for Rs. 750
Karim’s is one of the most popular eateries in Delhi, which serves authentic Mughlai dishes that the locals love.The food is delectable and the Butter Chicken is worth taking a bullet for.
7. IN THE PUNJAB
Where: N-18, N Block Market, Greater Kailash (GK) 1, New Delhi
A plate of butter chicken costs: Rs.595
The place is extravagant and in every sense truly ‘Punjabi’! The place serves excellent Tikkas, Kebabs and Curries, with a Butter Chicken so good that you’ll rethink your staple meal.