Pt. Babu Ram Paranthe Wala — Restaurant in Delhi

Pt. Babu Ram Paranthe Wale, located in the iconic Paranthe Wali Gali at Chandni Chowk, is a legendary eatery that has been serving delicious paranthas since 1889. This small shop is a must-visit for foodies, offering a wide range of paranthas, from sweet treats like Rabri Parantha to savory options such as Daal Aloo Special Parantha.

The paranthas at Pt. Babu Ram Paranthe Wale are unique and differ from traditional Punjabi paranthas. They are a mix of the traditional Punjabi parantha and the Bedmi poori, cooked in a 'kadhai' (wok-like pot) and served with spicy potato sabzi or curry and tamarind-banana chutney.

Must-Try Paranthas:

Papad Parantha: A crispy and flavorful parantha that is a must-try. Meva Parantha: A sweet and savory parantha that is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. Dal Aloo Parantha: A savory and flavorful parantha that is perfect for those who love dal and aloo.

The shop is known for its robust flavors and wholesomeness, and the paranthas are made without onion and garlic. The average cost for two people is around INR 200-400, and the shop is open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Food Quality

The paranthas at Pt. Babu Ram Paranthe Wale are undoubtedly the main attraction. Made with a variety of fillings, including potatoes, cauliflower, and paneer, these paranthas are cooked to perfection and served hot with a dollop of butter. While some customers have raved about the taste and quality of the paranthas, others have found them to be average and overpriced.

Overall Experience

Pt. Babu Ram Paranthe Wale is a decent option for those looking to try traditional paranthas in a historic setting. While the restaurant may not excel in terms of ambiance or service, the quality of the paranthas is generally good, and the experience of dining in Paranthe Wali Gali is unparalleled. If you're a foodie looking to explore the culinary delights of Old Delhi, Pt. Babu Ram Paranthe Wale is definitely...

Chandni Chowk was established in 1650 and was built along with the Red Fort under the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan.[3] Chandni Chowk was designed by Shah Jahan's daughter, Princess Jahanara Begum.

Earlier this lane was known only for its silverware shops, before the Parantha shops moved in, first in the 1870s,[4] like Pandit Gaya Prasad Paranthewala shop, was established in 1872,[5] though many sari and jewellery shops are still in this lane.

Paranthe Wali Gali ("lane of parantha-makers") in Old Delhi is a famous gourmet locality in the world. The famous Mela restaurant in the UK has imitated this famous gali and in Bombay the "Only Parathas" restaurant group is trying to copy the ambience of the Delhi lane.[6]

Of the 20 parantha shops in the late 1960s (all belonging to branches of the same family),[7]three remain: Pt Kanhaiyalal Durgaprasad Dixit (estd 1875), Pt Dayanand Shivcharan (estd 1882). Pt Baburam Devidayal Paranthewale (estd 1886). By 1911, this area, known as Chota Dariba or Dariba Kalan, got the name Paranthewali Gali.

In the years just after the independence, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit came to take their parantha meals in this gali.[8] The "Pandit Dayanand Shivcharan" shop proudly displays the photograph of the Nehru family eating in their shop. The late Jayaprakash Narayan was a regular visitor.

In the late 1980s many of them closed shop and moved out, though today this place is experiencing a revival and some shops are being run by the sixth generation of the same family.[9]

The famous Bollywood actor Akshay Kumarused to live in the area.[10] Flight lieutenant Tapan Kapoor of the Indian Air Force who martyred in a rescue operation at Uttarakhand on 25 June 2013 Was also the resident of...

It’s a paratha shop located right on the Paratha Street in Chandni Chowk, and has been there for about 125 years. Believe us, their parathas are every bit worth the trip.

Who Is It For

This small place is perfect for famished {or not} tourists as well as locals.

Must Eat

Nimbu Paratha, Kela Paratha

Making Your Way To It

After a hot hot day going around the gullies of Chandni Chowk, our stomachs grumbled for any food Delhi could offer. The more we talked to the locals, the more they convinced us to enter the paratha street. And so we went, on foot, to taste some of these famous paranthas people kept raving about.

When we reached the shop, we were slightly taken aback. It was a small shack, with one man on the right rolling out parathas faster than you thought they could be rolled out, and a few seats that could perhaps seat about 12 people. Luckily, being a Monday afternoon, we got a place to sit. Almost instantly, we had three plates served in front of us, with an aloo sabzi, a banana dessert and a local curry dish.

Chuck Your Usual Aloo Paratha

Looking at the menu for the first time blew our minds; we now had to decide from among a plethora of innovative paratha flavours. Our original plans for two aloo parathas each were right out of the window. After about five minutes of going back and forth to decide, we ordered the nimbu and kaju parathas. As soon as the food arrived and we took a bite, we knew coming here was the right decision.

If you’re a Delhite and tired of ghar ka paratha, or a tourist looking for your fill of some of the best food in the city, head here on an empty...