When it comes to Delhi’s culture and heritage, you simply cannot leave out the city’s food. Well, it indeed is a huge part of it after all! No matter which corner of the city you are at, you’ll get to spot some amazing variety of food or the other. And when we talk about Indian mithais, our city has tons to offer. In fact, there are certain iconic mithai shops in Delhi which have been there since decades and decades! And they have withstood the test of time and quality. Scroll down to know all about them!
1. Chaina Ram Sindhi Confectioners
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Chaina Ram has been ruling our hearts with their speciality Karachi Halwa since decades. The shop, which was orginally in Lahore since 1901, relocated to Delhi after partition. Isn’t that some history! From Karachi halwa to pateesa, kaju burfi to sev badam and ghevar to the yummy besan ladoos, Chaina Ram will leave you spoilt for choice. The shop is definitely legendary, no wonder it is always packed with customers even in the wee hours!
Where: 6499, Ground Floor, Fateh Puri Chowk, Chandni Chowk, Near Axis Bank, Delhi
Contact: 011 2395 0747
2. Bengali Sweet House
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Bengali Sweet House has been around in the city for 82 long years! It was first opened in Delhi’s Bengali Market in the year 1937. From barfis to halwas to khoya mithai, this place is one of our favourites for all the sweet cravings. And apart from mithai we recommend you try their Gol Gappas, in particular. This shop is a living testament to Delhi’s rich food heritage which cannot be missed!
Where: Bengali Market, 27, 28 & 29, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, New Delhi
Contact: 098100 31649
3. Gulab
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Gulab has been in the town since 1912 and their rewri & ghajaks are nationwide famous. Using pure desi ghee to create sweets, Gulab offers baalu shahi, jalebi and moong dal halwa to name a few. If you have a soft corner for coconut, their coconut laddoos are the best in the town. After indulging in all the sweets, on your way back do take their jaggery and peanuts chikki.
Where: Shop No. 5, Vaishali Main Road, Metro Pillar No. 353, Near Kohat Metro Station, Pitampura; Near Om Sweets, #77, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Rd, Huda Market, Sector 14, Gurugram
Contact: 0124 407 4700
4. Kallan Sweets
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Right outside the Gali Kababian in Old Delhi, you will find this amazing Kallan Sweets shop. It’s been withstanding the test of time since 1939! Kallan is the answer to the sweet cravings of the Purani Dilli peeps! Specializing in all kinds of Indian mithai, specifically barfi, this place will never leave you disappointed. You should gorge on their kalakand, pista barfi, dodha barfi, motichur, and besan ladoo and so much more!
Where: Shop No. 4 & 5, Matia Mahal Road, Opposite Jama Masjid Gate No. 1, Matia Mahal, New Delhi
Contact: 098113 39414
5. Kamala Sweets
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Opened in 1984, Kamala Sweets is by all the means one of the best Bengali sweet shops in Delhi. Their mithai are made totally in pure desi ghee and are absolutely delicious! They have a great variety of sandesh and their rosogollas is something which you just can’t skip as they are made from Nolen Gur. Also, do try their chamcham when making a pit stop here!
Where: K/1-101, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi
Contact: 011 41602577
6. Kaleva
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From ladoo to desi ghee sweets to Bengali sweets to pista sweets to khoya sweets, they have everything for your different sweet cravings. Try their paneer jalebi, Rajasthani ghevar, Bengali rossogolla, Mysore pak and Karachi halwa. This place makes sweets with an overdose of sugar, so grab your favourites now!
Where: 109 Gole Market, New Delhi
Contact: 011 2884 4002
7. Old Famous Jalebi Wala
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With a name which is self-explanatory, the famous Jalebiwala enjoys legendary status in Old Delhi. And why not? It’s been around since 1884 and has been in the family for four generations! Their big, orange, deish jalebis are perfect comfort food. Imagine taking a bite of hot jalebi dipped in hot milk, the crips surface breaks into your mouth and your taste lingers in your mouth even after hours of eating. Drool-worthy, right?
Where: Dariba Corner, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi
Contact: 011 23256973
8. Bansal Sweets
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Bansal Sweets is probably the most famous sweet shop not just in Delhi but also in Amritsar known for their scrumptious desi mithais! Established in 1981, their pure desi ghee, festive specials & mewa sweets are simply delicious. You can’t afford to miss their motichoor ladoos and patisa when you here. Just wait for two seconds and you’ll feel the mithai melting in your mouth!
Where: 6, JD Market, Pitampura, New Delhi
Contact: 011 32536000
