Chinese Corner — Restaurant in Delhi

Very old shop in Old Rajinder Nagar. As kid enjoyed Chowmein from this place, also the soups. I am talking about 30 years back.

However, Old rajinder nagar has seen drastic change over the years and so has this shop.

While ORN became a crowded IAS coaching hub with youth across the country coming to this prominent locality, the shop too saw the change as the Uncle who used to sit at the counter, was replaced by his Son.

I don't know if the Uncle passed away or he took retirement but Father-Son are pole apart in behvaior. While the Uncle was soft spoken, mild-mannered, friendly in nature and quietly went about his work, his Son is complete opposite.

To be honest I haven't been to this shop for nearly decade now, but last remember the son was loud mouth, rude & abusive to his workers and came across as dim-wit. Hope he had change over the time.

Anyways, just reviewed this place for childhood memories sake. It did served one of the most tastiest, hygienic and well made Chowmein in 90s. Not sure how it is now but I am sure given the shop is located right in the center of coaching hub, business...

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