The national capital houses several State Bhavans that have canteens serving the finest of the regional cuisines of their respective states. For all the foodies therefore, it is possible to enjoy these regional cuisines without travelling to these states, that too at nominal rates.
Following are 5 best state canteens that MUST VISIT for some delicious tastes from other parts of the country.
1. Jammu and Kashmir House
Where: 9, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri
Cost for two: Rs. 500(approx.)
Timings: 12:30-2pm, 7:30-9pm
The authentic Wazwan food here is slowly cooked for hours to provide you with the original taste
of the cuisine. Their must try dishes are Mutton Yakhni which contains meat chunks cooked in curd
gravy, Mutton Rista which is a spicy meatball dish and Rogan Josh which they serve only once a week.
Their everyday menu changes according to the availability of ingredients, so you have to be fortunate
to enjoy these drool-worthy dishes.
2. Assam Bhawan
Where: 1, Sardar Patel Marg
Cost for two: Rs. 500 (approx.)
Timings: 9:30am-5pm
If you want to eat healthy and flavourful dishes, you must checkout the menu at Assam Bhawan restaurant. They have a huge variety of indigenous rice and many unique tribal cuisines in addition to the mainstream Assamese dishes. For vegetarians, Parampara thali is definitely worth the money and comes with Pithika on the side. They have options for non-vegetarians too like fish curry, soft duck meat cooked in black dal, pork with spinach and
smoked fish, etc.
3. Gujarat Bhawan
Where: 11, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri
Cost for two: Rs. 300(approx.)
Timings: 7:30-10am, 12:30-2:30pm, 7:30-10pm
Serving only pure vegetarian food, their Gujarati thali consists of typical Gujarati meethi dal, potato curry, mixed vegetable, rotis etc. The best part is that all the dishes in the thali are unlimited! Buttermilk, khichda, dhokla and halwa are some of the other mouthwatering food items in their menu.
We would recommend this place for a simple yet delicious Gujarati meal with home-cooked feels.
4. Maharashtra Sadan
Where: Behind Baroda House, Kasturba Gandhi marg, India Gate
Cost for two: Rs 300 (approx.)
Timings: 7am-3pm, 7-10pm
They offer an extensive variety of Maharashtrian snacks and foods like vada pav, misal pav, puran poli,
poha etc. Their Maharashtrian thali, Kolhapuri mutton and fish malwani are very famous. Top it all with their delicious Srikhand for dessert.
5. Andhra Bhawan
Where: 1, Ashoka Road, near India Gate
Cost for two: Rs 300 (approx.)
Timings: 8-10:30am, 12 noon-3pm, 7:30-10pm
This canteen has served authentic Andhra food over many years and is quite famous for the same. It is usually busy during breakfast hours due to its delectable hot dosas, idlis, vada and sambhar. For lunch, their vegetarian thali is an assortment of rasam, rice, curd, papad, chutney etc. Their mutton curry biryani and chicken fry will leave you craving for more. Plan your visit as the place is usually overcrowded with food-lovers.
