Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Shares His Favourite Delhi Food Spots, From Pandara Road To Plats

In a relaxed, food-centric conversation, our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, asked Rishab Rikhiram Sharma a simple question: If someone lands in Delhi and wants to eat well, where should they go? His answer wasn’t a long curated list or a food critic’s guide; it was more like someone casually remembering the places that immediately come to mind when you think of the city’s flavour.

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma Shares His Favourite Places To Eat In Delhi

The first name he threw in was Odeon during the Sunday Brunch. For Sharma, it’s one of those places you shouldn’t skip if you’re exploring Delhi’s food scene. The restaurant has been around long enough to become part of the capital’s casual dining culture. 

But the moment the conversation turned to proper Delhi food, Rishab’s mind went somewhere else entirely: Pandara Road.

Anyone who has spent even a little time in Delhi’s food circuit knows the street’s reputation. It’s not a hidden gem or a trendy new lane; Pandara Road is where some of the city’s most iconic North Indian restaurants sit side by side, and generations of diners have walked in looking for the same thing, which is rich Punjabi comfort food.

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Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani And Some Fusion Treats

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma specifically mentioned Havemore and Gulati, two names that almost automatically come up whenever Pandara Road is discussed. These restaurants have been serving Delhiites for decades, and their menus haven’t drifted far from what made them famous in the first place.

And then came the obvious highlight: Butter Chicken! 

According to Rishab, this is easily among the best butter chicken you’ll find in the city. The dish here isn’t subtle or minimalist; it’s heavy and delicious in the way classic Delhi butter chicken should be, with thick gravy, plenty of butter, and smoky chicken pieces. 

But butter chicken isn’t the only thing worth ordering there. Rishab also pointed to Dal Makhani, another dish these restaurants are known for. Slow-cooked for hours and finished with butter and cream, the dal has become just as much a part of the Pandara Road identity as the butter chicken itself. 

Interestingly, though, when Rishab spoke about eating in Delhi personally, the tone shifted a bit. Despite naming famous restaurants, he admitted that when he’s back in the city, he often prefers eating at home. After travelling and eating outside frequently, home food tends to feel more satisfying than restaurant meals.

That doesn’t mean he avoids dining out entirely. There are still a few places he enjoys visiting, especially when the mood calls for something different.

One such place he mentioned is Plats, a restaurant known for its fusion-style menu. Unlike the heavy Punjabi classics of Pandara Road, Plats leans toward a more experimental approach to food. 

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So somewhere between those restaurant visits, remember Rishab’s other suggestion too, that sometimes the meal that hits the spot most is the one waiting at home.

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