Karim's

Karim's has served Mughlai cuisine near Jama Masjid since 1913, when Haji Karimuddin opened it to bring royal Mughal recipes to common diners. The menu draws heavily on slow cooked meat dishes, with mutton korma, burra kebab, and nihari standing out as signature orders. Chicken jahangiri, a creamy tomato based curry, is another favourite among regulars. Food here is cooked on coal, a tradition the restaurant has preserved for over a century. It remains a defining stop for anyone exploring Old Delhi's food culture, especially near Gate No. 1 of Jama Masjid.