Most people in South Delhi find GK II M Block market a comfortable hangout spot. Bursting with restaurants, coffee and dessert hotspots, branded clothing stores and home decor stores, it definitely is one of the best markets to get all your needs fulfilled.
Pro-Tip: Nearest metro station is Greater Kailash. The market is 8 minutes away so you can easily take an auto to reach the market. It's closed on Tuesdays
If you are looking to just chill with your BFF over cocktails (and food, of course) and need a cosy place with soft Sufi music in the background, Laidback Cafe has you covered.
Recommended For: Sangria, cocktails, hukka, and European food.
Price For Two: INR 2,500
Clubbed with Me:ette and Blue Tokai coffee, Big Fat Sandwich is our go-to place to relish a good coffee and a sandwich. The place is big and comfortable to work at as well. And well, the best part? It’s Pet-Friendly as well.
Recommended For: Cheesy Sandwiches and Big fat Pizza.
Price For Two: INR 400
Pro-Tip: We would recommend their freshly made Pizzas and their one of its kind Deep Dish which is honestly, delicious.
We fell in love with the ambience of Sidecar as soon as stepped in. This place is a must-visit if you like experimenting with your food. Aunt Emily and Blueberry Bramble are their best cocktail options served. They also have happy hours, which gives this place a plus one from our end.
Recommended For: Cocktails and Continental food.
Price For Two: INR 1,500
This restaurant is known for its Asian flavours and fresh ingredients. The restaurant’s interiors are inspired by Manga, and feature comic panels on their walls and their menu has a dizzying array of options. They have an extensive menu that is quite impressive.
Recommended For: Ramen, Cherry Dim Sum, and Tofu
Price For Two: INR 1,500
Nik Baker's is a popular bakery that almost has a cult following of sorts, find pies, shakes, finger food, sandwiches and burgers. You can read more about it here.
Recommended For: Pies, shakes, and sandwiches.
Price For Two: INR 600
This is your one-stop destination for mouthwatering American delicacies. Burgers and fries make for a perfect couple, and no place does it better than UJ. Taking a bite of your first sloppy joe is a rite of passage for all foodies.
Recommended For: Cheeseburgers and fries.
Price For Two: INR 700
Their coffee tastes great and we even love their coffee mugs. A person who takes their coffee seriously should definitely visit this place and we are sure you're going to be thankful for the recommendation!
Recommended For: Coffee and Toasts.
Price For Two: INR 400
You enter through a fancy lobby and walk to a fancy elevator which takes you up to the restaurant. China Garden may look like the kind of place which will burn a massive hole in your pocket, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised. It’s perfect for large groups and families, especially if you are going dutch on the bill.
Recommended For: Authentic Chinese food.
Price For Two: INR 2,500
While the name suggests that it’s all about the bread, it’s actually so much more. You enter the store to the scent of fresh bakes, and can enjoy dry cakes, pastries, and sandwiches that will take your breath away. We’d especially recommend that you take home one of their freshly baked loaves, and get creative with their wide variety of options.
Recommended For: Fresh breads and croissants.
Price For Two: INR 500
Everyone who has tried Carnatic Cafe's dosas and different chutneys will tell you how special this place is. When you are in a mood to hog on some authentic South Indian food, then just drop by! Oh, and not to forget that they prepare food in desi ghee so, it's always a good idea to not think about the diet when you are here.
Recommended For: South Indian cuisine.
Price For Two: INR 600
Heaven for chocolate-lovers, we keep going back to Chocolateria San Churro for the (duh) churros. They’re consistently good and perfect to brighten up a gloomy day. The staff is always courteous, although once we dive into that warm pot of fondue, nothing else really matters.
Recommended For: Churro Sundae and Chocolate Tapas.
Price For Two: INR 1,000
Defence Bakery needs no introduction, the famous bakery has a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian savouries that are really good. Let your eyes feast on the cakes and pastries before you’re forced to choose one.
Recommended For: Pastries and breads.
Price For Two: INR 300 (approximately)
GK II is a place majorly for restaurant hopping and home decor stores and one goes to the GK M I market for shopping as it has many brands to choose from. However, GK II also has a few brands to shop from.
If you like that ethnic boho look, then Fabindia is the store for you. You’ll find delicately hand woven and stitched apparel which has been dyed with subtle colours and some embroidered too. You can blindly pick up their handloom sarees that look extremely elegant, and get more comfortable over time.
Whether you love sarees or not, Nalli Silks is almost everyone's go-to store for everything sarees and fabrics. Started way back in 1923, this store is synonymous with quality and is a legacy in the textile industry. Stock up on Mysore silk sarees, Kerala kasvu sarees, elegant chanderis, maheshwari silks, and block-printed cotton sarees from Nalli Silks.
Pro-Tip: If silks and handlooms aren't quite your thing, you can hoard up on flowy georgettes, chiffons, and crepes in different prints ranging from traditional patterns to digital prints here. Find sarees with mukeshi embroidery, kantha work, mirror work, and cross-stitch embroidery to add to your wardrobe.
MRAAR By Manisha Goyal is a celebrity couture and pre-couture brand that has luxury dresses. There's something for everyone whether you're someone who enjoys subtle styles or enjoys the glam life, chances are Mraar will have a variety of options.
If you are looking to get your house renovated and want the perfect flooring, head to World of Stones. This brand offers a wide range of quality natural stone products for walls, internal flooring, outdoor designs and hard landscaping applications. Stone Crafts, Mosaics and Murals are the outcome of their skilled craftsmanship and power of imagination, which are very decorative and durable ways of giving life and individuality to a place.
Kainaat is a brand that retails accessible luxury home products. Their art and decor is a reflection of ancient cultures, travels and forgotten lands in contemporary times. Their products blend extremely well into our overall home decor and aren’t just pieces that look good at home decor stores. We personally love their soft furnishing goods.
This home decor brand is known for their wall decor and home accents. Offering a wide variety of accessories from table top decor to bar set-up, this is a store that serves your incessant need to decorate your space.
Dream Home is a family owned company which was founded in 1959. Currently this company is in it's next generation phase boasting of two showrooms in Delhi and is known for its Ceramica. They provide premium solutions with high-end tiles, faucets and sanitary ware.
If you're looking for a convenience store, head to 24 Seven. Ideal for a quick bite or last-minute errands, you should be able to get it all done at 24 Seven at GK M Block II.
A haven for kids and let's be honest anyone who loves candies ensures they take a trip to House of Candy at GK M block II. They not only have candies but also candy dispensers for you to treat kids (or yourself) at home.
CMYK weaves together the love for art, design and books together. With over 20,000 titles from award-winning publishers such as Thames & Hudson, British Museum, Abrams, Skira, on subjects ranging from art, photography, architecture, travel, lifestyle, speciality cookbooks, fashion, and gardening, to a select collection of fiction, non-fiction, biography etc. They also have a wide selection of books from Roli Books, publishers of quality-illustrated books for over three decades.
If you are looking to pamper yourself then you should come to GK M Block II market, especially. From brands like VLCC to Aura you will spot a ton of salons and spas here. A few Spas and salons we would personally recommend are Relax Luxury Spa, Vikings, Revive luxury spa, Sculpt salon, Buddha Spa and The Escape luxury spa.
Lotus Temple is 11 minutes away from the market so if you want to get the touristy, you should head to this this Baha’i house of worship that welcomes you with immaculately manicured gardens, nine ponds and a pathway leading to the huge prayer hall where anyone from any creed is welcome to sit and pray or meditate in silence. It is one of the most famous temples not just in Delhi but also in India.
GK M Block 1 Market is known to have one of the most famous eateries in Delhi. From cafés like Music & Mountains to the iconic momos of Brown Sugar, it's hard to miss out on the 1st market if you are visiting the second market.
Here's our suggestions of where to shop affordable apparels at GK M Block 1 Market.