Eat expensive or eat cheap, eat Chinese or eat Indian, eat near the college or eat at a little distance, eat on the roadside or eat in restaurant, eat with friends or eat alone, we tell you about all such places with the only common factor being : eat what’s amazing to taste !
It is that time of the year again when the freshers will be joining college with Delhi University on the dream list of every fuchha. As hangouts, parties and treats become an important part of your life as well as everyday eating out a necessity, The Yellow Sparrow brings a list of all the places that you must look out for at the North Campus, the hub of college students.
We bring to you the first part of our two edition story-
Go easy on pocket:
One of the new learnings in the freshman’s year which comes the hard way is about the paucity of money with every day hang outs! Keeping this in mind here’s a list for you to go the economic way by knowing the places you can eat out on a daily basis without burning a hole in your pocket. Forget the area and ambiance, the mouth watering food is enough to keep your attention off the surroundings!
l Momo’s point
- 27 UB, Jawahar Nagar, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
- Nearest metro station: VishwaVidyalaya
- Chinese; Non Vegetarian available
- Dine in
- 7 Days open
- 11a.m. – 10p.m.
- Air conditioned
- Capacity of seating 40 people
- Price for 2: Rs.300-400
A place for all people which has been running for more than 40 years now has established its own reputation and customer loyalty. The food is extremely delicious with Chilly potato and juicy chicken drumsticks being a favourite among the customers. The Masala momos with its unique taste and recipe are what Momo’s point is specifically known for. The food portion is exceptionally good and mostly you’ll find it hard to finish a plate of food portion alone.
TYS Note: Delicious food at low prices!
l Chache di Hatti
- Nearest metro station: VishwaVidyalaya
- Indian: Chhole Bhature; Vegetarian
- No dine in
- Sunday off
- 8a.m.-3p.m.
- Price for 2: Rs.150
Long endless queues and the tempting smell of chhole bhature are the trade mark of this food joint. A place as old as the north campus itself, it has been running by generations of the family. With its customized desi recipe and brilliant taste, chache di hatti is a joint that you just cannot afford to miss. Many students choose this spot for their everyday breakfast as it ensures you a full stomach in the minimum possible rates and the best taste.
TYS note: Most renowned chhole bhature in the city!
l Shawarma Wala
- 33-34 UB, Behind McDonald’s, Bunglow Road, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
- Nearest metro station: VishwaVidyalaya
- Rolls and shawarma; Non-Vegetarian available
- Dine in
- 7 days open
- 11a.m. – 10p.m.
- Air conditioned
- Capacity of seating 25 people
- Price for 2: Rs.250 – 300
Want to have some good shawarmas and rolls along with fruit beer or virgin mojito, sit in an air conditioned place and spend little money? Shawarma wala is the place for you! It is very economical and the taste of the food it great. It is usually full throughout the day during the college timings. It started as a small stall in the area but with increasing popularity and regular customers coming there it grew into a popular restaurant in the market.
TYS note: Brilliant shawarmas and air conditioned seating
l 3 Peppers
- 30 UB, Jawaharlal Nagar, Behind McDonald’s, Bunglow Road, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi
- Nearest metro station: VishwaVidyalaya
- Chinese; Non-Vegetarian served
- Dine in
- 7 days open
- 11a.m.-10:30p.m.
- Air conditioned
- Capacity of seating 30 people
- Price for 2: Rs. 250- 300
A restaurant run by the owner of Shawarma Wala in order to provide good quality full course chinese meal at economical rates. It is a small restaurant but will surprise you in terms of the quality and taste of the food. Chicken Tandoori, Chilly potato with mayonnaise , Veg Chilli garlic and tandoori momos are some of its most chosen dishes which the customers are very fond of. The service too is quite good.
TYS note: Delicious Chinese food at a simple and small restaurant at low prices
l Tom Uncle’s Maggi Point
- Near Ramjas College, Maurice Nagar Chowk, North Campus, Delhi University – GTB Nagar, New Delhi
- Nearest metro station: VishwaVidyalaya and GTB Nagar
- Maggi; Non-Vegetarian available
- No Dine in
- 11a.m. – 3p.m.
- 7 days open
- Price for 2: Rs. 80-120
The most favourite food among the young college student is maggi: good to taste, costs less and satisfies the hunger. Tom Uncle’s Maggi Point has given a new definition to the maggi eaten by DU students! The prices range for Rs. 20 to Rs. 80 depending upon thequantity and type. You’ll see names of types of maggi that you have never even imagined, a few examples being Classic Masala Maggi, Vegetable Maggi, Fried Vegetable Maggi, Butter Maggi and Cheese Maggi. These can be teamed up with soft drinks, lemonade or banta.
TYS note: Superb variety of maggi to satisfy your hunger at the minimum price
It’s time to go and indulge in food. Happy Eating!!
Photographer: Karan Anand.
