Karim's restaurant, in the heart of Old Delhi, not far from the Jama Masjid, remains one of the best places to sample rich Mughlai food. This legendary eatery dates back to 1913, when it was opened by Haji Karimuddin in Gali Kababian saying, "I want to earn fame and money by serving the royal food to the common man".

Haji Karimuddin hailed from a family of royal cooks who served, among other guests, the great Mughal emperor, Akbar. Try the mutton qormas with romali rotis and seekh kebabs, mutton burra kebabs, the butter-cooked chicken (makhani murgh) is also wonderful, as is the badshahi badam pasanda, mutton cooked with blended almonds and yogurt and fragrant spices.

If you're really adventurous, you can also sample exotic fare such as spiced goat trotters, or the advance-order bakra feast -- lamb stuffed with chicken, rice, eggs, and dried fruit, a meal made for a dozen people.

Price : Rs 50-Rs 200

Address : Jama Masjid, Gali Kababian

Old Delhi - 110006, INDIA
Phone : +91-11-23269880, 23264981