The real taste of seekh kebabs

© Nasreen Ghani

When it comes to non vegetarian food, people love going to Old Delhi but prefer to stick to Karims or Al Jawahar. We don't ever give it a second thought, but may be we should.

So, this one's for kebab lovers. People who have been to all the renowned places and still not found the taste they have been looking for. And I promise, it wouldn't burn a hole in your pocket!

Not many know about this place, since its a small, really small outlet located at a corner of a lane in Old Delhi's Lal Kuan area. Doesn't even have a name, but the long queue speaks for the place.

Run by two men, one manages accounts, serves and packs seekh kebabs, while the other cooks them on an open grill. Priced at Rs 10 per kebab, which is way cheaper than any restaurant or outlet you will find in the Capital, the kebabs are best you have tasted till date.

Served with onion rings, green chilly, a hot, spicy green chutney and lemon slices, the very first bite melts in your mouth with a burst of spices and tender, juicy meat.

I wouldn't boast about the place when it comes to ambiance and the sitting arrangement because there isn't any arrangement to sit, you either have to stand on the roadside and enjoy your kebabs or take them home. I would suggest you have it fresh because nothing tastes good if its not fresh plus you have the Old Delhi charm working for you right there.

One drawback, not really a drawback though, they only start serving after 6pm.

How to reach: Get down at Chawri Bazaar Metro station. Exit from Lal Kuan/Chawri Bazaar side. It's a 10-minute walk from there or you could take a rickshaw for 20 bucks. Get down at Gali Qasimjaan's turn and well.. you can't miss it from there. Its located at the entrance of  the street.

Enjoy!

© 2015 Nasreen Ghani