Secular House Canteen / Mezbaan Restaurant — Restaurant in Delhi

Tucked in neatly behind a temple near JNU, this place will remind you of your college days. In fact most of the patrons of this place are post-grads and PhD researchers with their friends or families in tow. Coming to the food, you can get greasy but yummy noodles, mongrel South Indian fare and sadak-chap tandoori Naans and Tikkas. All of it is super tasty especially their stuffed Naans and sizzler type Tikka plates. A special mention for their sweet Pineapple raita. I don't like pineapples and I don't like raita but here it just works! If you like me are on the wrong side of 30 and worry about the hygiene of food, don't worry I have never gotten sick from eating here. The faint-hearted may carry a robust digestive just in case.

As for the ambience, 90s kids will have one hell of a flashback because the tables and chairs have litto not been changed in 30 years. GenZ kids may not like the lack of any instagram aesthtic here. They have a cat which sometimes brushes past your feet but honestly it could be a stray...I dunno.

Finally, cost of stuffing yourself to the brim is low and the crowd is boisterous but nice. The service is rushed but its all good fun. So, even though the eating here is like taking a trust fall with your stomach, I love coming here for a dinner...

It is a canteen inside a bank, but it has become one of the most popular restaurants in the nearby areas of Jnu, Ber Sarai, and Katwaria Sarai.

The food was fantastic, from the appetizers to the main course. I ordered tikka, followed by navratan korma, malai kopta (a must-try) with garlic naan, and their green chutney, which enhanced the flavor. I finished with fruit salad and ice cream, which was delightful.

To summarize, if you are looking for a restaurant to dine at with family or friends, I recommend giving it a try. On weekends, it becomes crowded because it is a popular hangout for JNU and IIMC students.

This used to be a cheap place, but since Covid, their prices have risen significantly, but you will not be disappointed!

You may park your car outside on the road at your own risk. Better park slightly ahead after making a left turn and walk back to...

I am Regular customer of this place from last 4 years, but now these days the people management is getting worse, please read the below mentioned points before visiting this place.

Parking Space - No Parking space for 4 wheelers, you have to park your car on road at your own risk.

Waiting Time - Once you reach the restaurant the waiting time can be 40-60 mins on weekends.

Even if you get the table they will take at least 30 min to serve your food. and if you order starter and main course, then you wont get your food even in 1 hour, you will feel to go out, if you are going with your family, specially kids, this will be really bad experience. Conclusion - If you are going with friends its good place to be, but not too much pocket friendly , but if you are really hungry or going with family or any special guest, please look out for some...