Vasant Lok Market 30-40 — Local services in New Delhi

Vasant Lok market, located in the heart of South Delhi’s Vasant Vihar, in the middle of Vasant Kunj and Vasant Vihar is an open air shopping plaza that doesn’t just have a history but a special place in our hearts. This iconic market and has seen many firsts. India’s first McDonald’s opened here in 1996, as did the first and most iconic TGIF (Alas, now closed). The legendary Priya cinema that screened English movies in the old days is now the flagship property of PVR Cinemas, India’s first multiplex chain. When vodka was first served in a golgappa, it also happened here, at the one-of-its-kind Punjabi by Nature restaurant (Another feather cut off, sigh!).

Popular not just with Delhites but also people visiting from other cities, a trip to this market, the TGIF here or taking the bachas to Mc Donald’s was a must. This market was once the only hub for any kind of hangout in Delhi. Some of us would be able to describe every nook and corner of this complex also known as Priya Market, a name that the market complex got from the famous...

Once upon a time it was the most happening market in Delhi but after some malls came up in south Delhi and Gurgaon it lost its shine. Still a niche market with good gentry and show room. The iconic Priya cinema is still there where we have enjoyed many movies....

So good to see this complex is reviving. Known as Priya complex , had great memories during my school n young days.. Now amazing pubs n good places to hang around once more with...