Eat, Drink, & Shop: Here's Everything You Can Do In Hauz Khas Village

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Hauz Khas is one of the most popular hangout spots in Delhi. From amazing food to designer stores, Hauz Khas Village should be on the bucket list of every Delhiite. We present to you a curated list of all the places you should visit.

Take note, the nearest metro station is Green Park/Hauz Khas. From there, you can take an auto.

FOOD AND DRINKS

Mia Bella - Romantic Kitchen And Bar

With the perfect lake view, this restaurant is ideal for a dinner at sunset with a beautiful view to soothe your senses in every way. This place is known for its Italian and European food with the famous ‘Mia Bella Mojito.’ One must check out their in-house deals which usually are available at lunch.

Recommended for: Its rooftop seating and a romantic ambience that's perfect for a date with your bae.

What to order: Bruschettas, Sangria

Coast Cafe

A fine-dine restaurant is popularly know for its South Indian food while it offers a wide variety of cuisines which are a must try. Another reason why this cafe has made it to our list is because of their gorgeous interior and a beautiful outdoor view. So, if you appreciate good food, you must try this out.

Recommended for: The way they do fusion food, Insta-worthy interiors. Although, we find their outdoor seating to be the best (if you find space, that is)

What to order: Appam, Malabar Paranthas, Tiramisu

The Tea Room By Blossom Kochhar (Temporarily closed due to Covid)

One of the biggest reasons to check out Tea Room is for its wholesome, quaint and soothing vibes. One must definitely try their feature items like bean salad, apple pie and pumpkin soup.

Recommended for: Cosy ambience and vegan smoothies

What to order: Mini pancakes, South Indian Filter Coffee, and anything from the daily menu.

Naivedyam

If you love South Indian food that is high quality and want to stick to a budget, Naivedyam is the place for you. You would love the variety of dosas that they offer with Dahi Idli stealing the show for us. This will become your OG place for palatable South-Indian food.

Recommended for: Budget-friendly rates, South Indian delicacies. It’s a great option for family dinners

What to order: Dahi Idli, Mysore Rava Dosa

Shi Cafe

Shi is the tea. The reason why this cafe stands out is because it is women friendly and by that we mean that there will be no stag entry at the cafe so a group of boys must have at least three women amongst them to enter this cafe. If this was not a big enough reason for you to go to this chic cafe, then you should know that their all day breakfast menu with an awesome terrace set up.

Recommended for: Breakfast and an ambience that calls for a solo coffee-and-book kinda date

What to order: Waffles, Coffee

Elma’s Bakery

When you hear Elma’s freshly baked croissants is the first thing that should come to your mind and that for sure is a good enough to go to this English styled cosy cafe. The colour palette and the English breakfast menu will not only serve your senses but also your gram! 

Recommended for: Breakfast and baked goods.

What to order: All American Breakfast and Freshly baked croissants.

Imperfecto Hauz Khas

The restaurant offers a multi-cuisine experience from Mediterranean to Italian and Spanish to perfectly flavoured wines and a variety of hookah flavours, this is the place for your friends too chill at while enjoying the music and a bold interior. Their Victoria’s Secret is a stealer.

Recommended for: Italian cuisine and drinks.

What to order: Lasagna chicken malai tikka and Victoria’s Secret.

Shopping

Hauz Khas Village is the OG place for all the most trendy and chic finds. From rare designers to hidden gems to creative artists, you will find it all here and we are sure you will not be disappointed. 

A Touch of Gold

This boutique by Nalini Malhotra offers a wide range of products that are not too tough on your pocket while maintaining a high classy look. This can be a good option to buy wedding couture and much more.

Recommended for: Ivory-toned kurtas, unique dupattas

Apala

Need to gift yourself a precious silver jewellery set? Apala is the place for you. With beautifully embedded precious stones on silver, this store will take your jewellery love for a fun ride. The store in itself is all things aesthetic.

Recommended for: Silver jewellery, ethnic chokers, dramatic pendants.

Country Collection

Love vintage home decor? Country collection is all things vintage. From ancient restored furniture from Tibet, Gujarat and Portugal this furnishing store will inspire you to go back in times. Apart from restored furniture they also have new pieces that are all vintage inspired.

Recommended for: Restored furniture from across the world that can be as old as 100 years.

Tatsat- a socially conscious store

Handmade and environment friendly is the vibe here. This family run social enterprise provides you with contemporary life style products. All the products are handcrafted by artisans and weavers located far and wide. So, if you planning to buy consciously, Tatsat is the place to be at.

Recommended for: Home decor and handwoven saris.

Ogaan

Looking for exclusive designer pieces to make your next event glamorous, Ogaan is the place to go. From beautifully curated outfits by young designers to textile-based collections Ogaan is wholesome for an ethnic purchase.

Recommended for: Wedding couture and ethnic dresses.

Farha Khan

Love white classic cotton kurtas? Farha Khan is just the place for you. From daily wears to glamorous ethnic wear with gotta patti, this boutique will not disappoint you. 

Recommended for: White ethnic wear, linen pants

Nappa Dori

A brand that specialises in leather, Nappa Dori is your place if you are a leather lover. From travel equipments to classic travel leather bags, you will find it all just here. They have several branches in Delhi, the one at the Dhan Mill Compound is set with Cafe Dori. The store is temporarily closed due to Covid.

Recommended for: Travel cases, organisers and much more.

All Arts

Art lovers, All Arts is literally your playing field. This store will take you on a trip to nostalgia with iconic Bollywood posters, postcards, ancient maps and all the vintage love. If your favourite poster is unavailable here, the owner will source it for you.

Recommended for: Vintage prints and postcards.

Pagal Record

Hauz Khas is in itself a warm hug for all the artists, one cool place that you might stumble upon is Pagal record is a record store that is based on the concept of DIY. You will find all the records from Punk to Classic, Techno to Indian Classic, Jazz or Blues. Not only will you find rare records here but also extremely cool posters, vintage gadgets, graphic novels and record player.

Recommended for: Music records and posters.

What to Do:


Enjoy creativity at Delhi Art Gallery.

Delhi Art Gallery at Hauz Khas is a place to appreciate art and pieces from the modern period. Their collection is extensive which is exactly why you will always be able to locate that one person who is visiting this gallery a 10th time to soak it all in. Art is so inclusive that even if you are not the gallery type, this place will keep you entertained.

Recommended for: Showcasing and exhibiting a range of styles, themes and practices in art 20th century onwards.

A stroll at the Hauz Khas Fort

Will we ever get over Hauz Khas Fort? Chances are less since this picturesque spot is our OG monument at Hauz Khas. After a day of shopping or lunch, you can just stroll at the fort and clear your mind or enjoy the pleasingness of Delhi with a beautiful view of the lake. Everyone must have those sunset stories at the Hauz Khas Fort.

Spot the deers as you walk at the Deer Park

Deer Park is the go to place for all the photographers. From soothing sunsets to spotting deers this park is ideal for people who enjoy nature. We would recommend you to not stay back after the sunset as the place can get unsafe. 

Play Escape Game in real life at Ctrl. Shift. Esc in Delhi

Plan your next friends day out at this adventurous escape room games place which would be exciting and full of stories to laugh off. After winning games you can print the moments outside with a wide smile.

Timings: The place opens up at 12:30 PM and children below the age of 10 years are not allowed here.

BONUS - HERE'S WHERE TO STAY

LetsBunk Poshtel

Recommended for: Budget-friendly hostel, co-working space, amazing view and breakfast.

The Village Residency

Recommended for: Aesthetic rooms, sunset view, prime location.

How's it possible that we talk about Hauz Khas Village and don't mention Social? Even though this place is currently closed for dining and delivery (due to covid), it's an iconic place that deserves a shout out, if you didn't know already 'Tamasha' was shot here!

This place is a haven for Delhiites who enjoy art and understand the Urban culture of Delhi because guess what, this is the Urban Village of Delhi and you might as well spot an artist or writer while you are here which makes this place all the more majestic.