From Kadi Pakori to Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken to Dal Makhni, our list of what to feast on at some of the city’s best north Indian joints will please every kind of eater. And we have taken care of all sorts of budgets that you might have in mind.
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Bobby’s Punjabi Dhaba
Tandoori Chicken (full or half), Chicken Tikka, Kalmi Kabab, Butter Chicken, Sarson Ka Saag and Baingan Ka Bharta, you will be spoilt for choice at this popular dhaba. All to be mopped up with hot, hot Tandoori Roti, Makki Roti, Garlic Naan or even Mutton Kheema Naan.
Where: 17, BDA Complex, off Double Road, Indiranagar
When: 11am-3.30pm and 7-11pm
Contact: +91 9343775155
Price: INR 450 for two
Kund is as famous for its sublime kebabs (Chicken Achari Tikka, Murgh Kalimirch) as it is for its creamy Dal Makhani. Their Mutton Biryani is supremely good as is their Chicken Tikka Masala. Don’t forget to end your meal here with a bowl of hot, gooey Gajar Ka Halwa.
Where: 303, Ashok Terrace, 1st Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
When: 12.30pm-2.30pm and 7.30-10pm
Contact: 080 25281416
Price: INR 500 for two
Amritsari Chole, Dal Makhni, Rajma, Palak Paneer Chole Kulche, or even simple Chicken Curry and Rice, Tadka Singh whips up Punjabi fare without it being too greasy. And their portions are just right (neither too big nor too small).
Where: Find a Tadka Singh near you here.
When: noon-11pm
Contact: 080 49652982
Price: INR 450 for two
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The fish starters here, especially the Tandoori Ajwaini Macchi is divine and you should pair it up first with some brothy Murgh Yakhni soup. Mutton Seekh, Barra or their Murgh Lasooni Tikkas are hits with us too. For mains, try their Lajawaab Arbi, Railway Mutton Curry, or the Seekh Kebab Masala. They also have a Low Calorie Menu, where they claim to serve your Butter Chickens or the Dal Makhanis without the butter and cream.
Where: 3047, HAL 2nd Stage, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar
When: noon-3pm and 7-11pm
Contact: 080 25253902
Price: INR 800 for two
Start your meal here with the Anari Paneer Tikka or the Chicken Malai Tikka. For mains, there’s Kadhi Pakodi, Vegetable Pulao, Mushroom Matar, and Butter Garlic Naan (soft, with crispy edges from the grill) up for offer. We recommend you try their Mushroom Matar, one of the best we have ever had. We even covered them in details here.
Where: 3791, MIG II Stage, Next to Just Bake, Mother Dairy Road, Yelahanka New Town
When: 11.30am-4pm and 6.30pm-11.30pm
Contact: 080 40931043
Price: INR 500 for two
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If you are looking for a quick, value-for-money north Indian meal, then look no further than this chain restaurant’s selection of thalis. Try their combos such as The Great Indian Maha Combo that includes everything from Dal Makhni to Laccha Parathas and Pulav to their Gaon Ki Thali (Jowar Bajra Rotis, Karela, Dal Tadka, Aloo Jeera and Khichdee). Their Halka Phulka range is your best bet for a thali that is light on the tummy and easy-on-the-pocket.
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When: noon-11pm
Price: INR 400 for two
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For home-style Punjabi fare, look no further than Sethji. Set in the ground floor of a house, the menu here comprises parathas {plain or stuffed} served with curd, Rajma Masala, Chana Palak and other vegetarian gravies. There is also a simple veg thali with roti, dal and subzi that you can opt for here.
Where: 2148, 17th Main, 2nd Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Off 100 Feet Road
When: noon-3pm and 7-10pm
Contact: 080 25270037
Price: INR 350 for two