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Rajinder Da Dhaba - Legendary Delhi Street Food

Rajinder Da Dhaba - Legendary Delhi Street Food

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Rajinder Da Dhaba is a legendary restaurant in Delhi, India. For more details about eating here click here Rajinder Da Dhaba began as a small roadside street food stall serving North Indian food. But its popularity due to the outstanding food they served gained fame and eventually moved to occupy basically an entire stip mall at Safdarjung Enclave. Now, the small roadside dhaba restaurants has a couple of dining rooms and an entire parking lot where they serve hundreds of happy customers each evening. Though they mostly specialize in cooking grilled tandoori meats at Rajinder Da Dhaba, my friend who eats vegetarian assures that they cook some of the best vegetarian food in Delhi as well So one evening we headed to Rajinder Da Dhaba for dinner at about 7 pm and chose to initially sit in the nice dining room area where we could relax away from the major crowds. We ordered two vegetarian side dishes, the mixed vegetable aloo gobi and dal makhani. Both were excellent. The mixed vegetables were in a thick spice filled tomatoey sauce and it was extremely flavorful. The dal makhani, a dish made from mostly black lentils was also divine. The lentils were slow stewed until soft in a rich creamy sauce, which I'm sure contained plenty of ghee, and also the perfect amount of spice. Along with a stack of tandoori roti, both vegetarian side dishes were outstanding But on to one of the most amazing pieces of chicken I've ever had: Afghani chicken. First in the indoor section of Rajinder Da Dhaba we ordered the Afghani chicken and it was so incredibly good that after eating it indoors we then headed outside (where this video was made) to eat another plate of the same amazing chicken. Marinated in yogurt cream and lots of spices, the chicken was then roasted in the tandoor to make it outrageously juicy and flavorful. If you're in Delhi and looking for amazing North Indian barbecue and vegetarian food, you've got to eat at Rajinder Da Dhaba. Oh, and in case you're wondering who the guy in the video was, it's the friend of mine who took us there How to get there: It's located in the Safdarjung Enclave strip mall. The closest Metro station is either AIIMS or Green Park, and from there you'll have to take an auto rickshaw which should cost 30 - 50 INR. Word of Warning: The outdoor parking lot section is very male dominated, so it's not the best environment for females, my wife felt much more comfortable at the indoor section. Address: AB 14, Safdarjung Enclave Market, New Delhi Open Hours: 5 pm - 11 pm daily
Date: 2019-08-19

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okay here's something you should try if you are in Delhi. boneless butter chicken and rumali roti from havemore or gulati, rasmalai for sweet dish or badaam milk from haldiram. next day try daal makhni and butter naan and in the end have some big rasgullealso try mutton Barra at pindi. these three restaurants are at pandara road near India gate in Delhi. try alloo tikki at bobby tikki wala you can also try dahi bhalle and chaat paapri. also try chole bhature at a restaurant near fatehpuri masjid near chandni chowk. if you are near canaught place during lunch time visit jantarmantar there is a chain of local restaurants near by. you will find a lot of people protesting there for different causes. try gulabjamuns and thaali there. in the end you can always try shahi paneer with butter naan. onion rava Masala dosa at sarnam bhavan. do buy some banana chips from there, you won't regret it. you can try idli sambhar or vada sambhar or uthpam there as well. if you want a non vegetarian buffet try barbeque nation at cannaught place do reserve a table in advance as there is a wait time. same for sarnam bhavan.
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I was randomly going through such food videos one day when I saw this video of yours. I didn't know you when I watched this and THIS is the one which got me started following you. And ever since I've started following you, my life has changed. The happiness I see in your eyes, such passion and innocence, makes me so so so happy that I even shed tears of joy. You're not just any other blogger for me, I adore you to heights. I've started seeing food with a different perspective. Your videos make me happy and I instantly get in a good mood. Even when I have nobody, I know I am not alone because of YOU. You are always there with me through your videos. I forget everything and start watching your vlogs. Unfortunately even after living in Delhi I haven't visited this place. But I am glad that I saw this and now I know you. I may not be your biggest fan, but I deeply love you and I love watching all your food adventures. You and Ying are the most wonderful couple ever. All the best for just every life aspect.
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Haha. Yeah, though its complex. I am a native of Kerala and was born there but I have lived in the hustling and bustling Megapolis called 'Mumbai' almost all my life. And I am in Germany right now since the last two years. :DIf you are still in Delhi and exploring the sights and sounds, definitely check out the vegetarian offering from the Punjabi 'Dhabas'. Malai Kofta, Sarson-ka-Saag, Aloo Parathas, Palak Paneer, Chole-Bathurey to name a few. Have fun and keep making your videos
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I too have been to this place. Really nice food especially the chicken satay which has a lemony flavor. It also has unique table system which are the seats of scooters or bikes of the owner parked in front of the dhaba. to keep the plates and have an interesting dining experience. To add to this awesome experience you get to meet interesting people like the one in the background. :p
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Hi Mark, Rajinder Ka Dhaba used to be a good place to eat about 6 years back. The quality since then has gone down badly. If you liked what you had, then you probably would have had a heart attack from the flavours and the exceptional quality that this place had at that time. These days they are just busy making a fool out of people because of the name.
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Your expression is priceless. :-) It is extremely fitting for the heavenly kebabs that RDX serves. You should have tried the Galouti Kebab and Cheese Kulcha too. The combination is a paradise for your tastebuds. Food in New Delhi is really awesome. Though I suggest that you come to Mumbai and try some of our streetfood too.
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Hey Mark. I have been eating Indian food since I came to this world. and have been to almost all the places, you have been to too. but you having those insanely delicious food. and making them taste so good. want me to go and have them again, even though I have had them like a zillion times before. love you man.
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Great video as always Mark. Shame the reject Wallywood ermmm, I mean Bollywood freshy wannabee actor messed it up in the end. You are a great guy, love your videos, not only are they educating about food but about travel too. a true professional. Happy Christmas to you and your lovely family.
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wow lived there in safdarjung enclave for about 6 years this dhaba sure bring back memories. and the booze stores also hahaha as a penniless student tho most of time the chanawallas at the back would suffice with the booze hahaha nice of u to go there nice vid n cheers
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i'm currently in a small city called Gading Serpong, it's near Jakarta. but you should try Jakarta aswell. no matter where you go, you'll find many street food along the sideways, and if you're lucky you can find the delicious one: )
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