Indian street food
Delhi street food, explained.
Delhi’s street food is rich, tangy and generous. The old city’s lanes are known for chaat, stuffed parathas, chole and sweet treats.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 1 min read
Famous for
Chaat, parathas
Old city
Chandni Chowk
Snack
Golgappa
At Tapri Chai
6 of them
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Chaat
Delhi is often called the home of chaat. Aloo tikki, papdi chaat, dahi bhalla and golgappa, the local name for pani puri, are sold at carts and shops across the city. Dahi bhalla, in particular, is a Delhi favourite.
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Parathas
Chandni Chowk has a famous lane known for stuffed parathas, with fillings from potato and cauliflower to paneer and even unusual ones. They are served with pickle and chutney.
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Chole bhature and kachori
Spiced chickpea curry with fried bread, and kachori with potato curry, are Delhi breakfast classics.
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Sweets and drinks
Jalebi, rabri, kulfi and lassi round out a Delhi meal, and sweet or salted lassi is poured in tall steel glasses.
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What to try at Tapri Chai
These Delhi-style dishes are on our menu:
- Aloo Tikki Chaat, $12.99
- Dahi Bhalla Chaat, $12.99
- Samosa Chaat, $12.99
- Pani Puri, $9.99
- Chole Puri, $13.99
- Aloo Paratha, $9.99
- Mango Lassi, $5.99
Questions, answered.
What is Delhi famous for in street food?
Chaat, stuffed parathas, chole bhature and sweet lassi.
What is golgappa?
The Delhi name for pani puri.
Where can I try Delhi-style chaat in Ottawa?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves aloo tikki chaat, dahi bhalla and pani puri.
Is Delhi street food vegetarian?
Much of it is. All of Tapri Chai’s menu is.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.