5 Dinner Experiences in New Delhi to Build a Day Around

1.Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $35Our pick

At Chez Anjali in Karol Bagh, you’ll spend about three hours with an Indian family learning a Northern Indian lunch or dinner menu, from paneer masala to chicken tandoori. Anjali welcomes you with floral garlands and tikka, then serves fresh drinks and masala tea with your meal.

“We had a lovely day with Anjali and her family when cooking together and learning the secrets of Indian cuisine.”

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2.The Dharampura Dinner & Kathak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $85

Meet at Haveli Dharampura at 7 pm for two Kathak dance segments in its illuminated 200-year-old courtyard, followed by a five-course Lakhori tasting menu. You’ll finish with an exclusive rooftop view toward Jama Masjid. The private experience lasts about two hours and suits couples, families, and first-time visitors.

“If you come from another country, I would recommend to read some about Indian classical dances. Once the dancers starts moving elegantly and the earthy retro lighting fills the atmosphere, I’m sure you will forget everything! They also served good food. If you love spicy Indian food this is the place you should try once.”

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3.Delhi by Evening Tour with Private AC Car, Guide & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $45

Spend about five hours seeing Delhi after sunset in a private air-conditioned car with hotel pickup, a guide, and dinner. Visit India Gate, Birla Mandir, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the Red Fort, and Jama Masjid. Guide quality can vary, so confirm that a guide, not only a driver, is assigned.

“The tour at night is nice, you get to see the main important buildings and locations with a typical dinner included The waiting for the food at Conaught Place in a local chain restaurant Haldrim's is dull, but it's worth it because the Tali-speciRead more”

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4.Private Delhi tour with Lotus Temple, ISKCON and Connaught Place with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $112

Start at 2 p.m. with hotel pickup and a private guide, then visit the Lotus Temple, Kalkaji Mandir and ISKCON. Walk through Connaught Place and Janpath Market before dinner at Hotel Saravana Bhavan. Guide Kriti is available, with language support costing extra.

“all the temples were interesting i wish i could have spent more time in the lotus temple too many people all around and too hot. the dinner was good authentic indian cusine”

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5.4-Hour Old Delhi Evening Walking Tour with Local Dinner & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $40

Meet at Hotel Tara Palace near the Red Fort for a four-hour evening walk through Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid. Your private guide, possibly Ahmid, leads you through spice, silver, sari, and street-food lanes before a local Indian dinner. Hotel pickup is not included.

“Ahmid has guided us greatly and safe in the middle of the crowd of the old city and market. We have loved everything from the people, the shops, the temples. Ahmid told us many stories and information to get the best from the visit. Worth while doing this tour and enjoying the rich experience of a professional guide”

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