Yashwant Place in Chanakyapuri is the door to Delhi’s Narnia. On the face of it, it’s just an innocent place like any other. The OG explorers will see there’s a whole hidden identity in the shady basement. Believe it or not but Russian President Putin’s wife has inspected the area herself. Step into the dark world of the Russians if you dare, but first, let’s eat.
What is it
Yashwant Place is momo heaven. If heaven lives anywhere on Earth, it is here, Delhi is it. The kind of variety you will find here remains unmatched to this day. With all the commercialization, development and food craze, no other place in Delhi has been able to match the momos of Yashwant Place. There are more than 15 amazing restaurants, all famous for a different kind of momos. The menus are inspired. Sizzler momos, lamb momos, fish momos, you get the drill. You will find momos that you never thought could even exist.
We have been in love with the Mutton Tandoori Momos at Chimney Corner since the moon shone the night sky. Couple your snack with a refreshing alcoholic beverage and what you have is a fun day of food and food experiments. Yashwant Place is particularly famous for all kinds of pork momos but, a warning to the weak gutted. Laguna and Al Quresh are some of the other famous restaurants here. For the vegetarians, Delhi’s love and lifeline, Bikanervala dominates the food scenes with the yummiest quintessential Dilli wala khaana. It’s 9 is a bakery there with the softest treats for every taste. Don’t forget to try the thukpa and oyster sauce at these restaurants if you’re looking for a wholesome Delhi experience. And if you are someone who can devour momos for all three meals, then you should visit these 12 Momo Places In Delhi That Serve Mouth-Watering Bite-Sized Pieces Of Heaven.
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What’s more
Yashwant Place is the Russian Market of Delhi. Its namesake has been the constant influx of Russian clientele storming the market for a specific section of goods. Below the jolly momos, a long line of shops survives in the darkness. The smell of leather is in the air at Russian speaking shops. This market opened in 1969 and business has evolved with the socio-political changes in Russia. It started with strictly Russian diplomats, Russian embassy employees and Russian students studying mostly at JNU. Today, the Russians make up for 60% sales with locals and global travellers making up for the rest. Shopkeepers speak fluent Russian while selling their fur, leather or jewellery to this select crowd.
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While the products here are as unique as its melting pot of cultural interactions, we can’t help but foresee a dark future for the owners who have held their ground for 30-50 years. People’s preferences are moving towards ‘woke’ trends and sustainable materials. Big time designers belonging to the leagues of Chanel are moving towards faux fur and pineapple leather. We only hope Yashwant Place catches on to change instead of being too rigid about ‘the way things have always been done.’ The Russian Market will survive one way or another because one thing is never going to go out of style and that’s momos in Delhi.
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Once you eat momos here, your gali ke bhaiya will seem like a huge compromise. Raise your standards people, we’re here to show you the way!