A small, budget-friendly Paharganj restaurant praised for generous North Indian food, butter chicken, naan, and welcoming service, with street-side comfort limitations and a few isolated food-quality and cleanliness concerns.
My Kitchen delivers exceptional food quality in North Indian staples like breads and paneer dishes, paired with consistently attentive, welcoming service. Its street-side Paharganj setting is convenient but offers limited comfort and scenic appeal, and uneven execution across soups, noodles, and biryani keeps it just short of the very top tier.
My Kitchen is a small, straightforward Paharganj restaurant that wins diners over with warm hospitality, quick service, and food that feels far more generous than the room. Visitors often return several times during a Delhi stay, describing the welcome as reassuring and the portions as substantial. One recurring impression is that the staff make unfamiliar dishes easy to understand and can dial back the spice for visitors. The cooking leans classic North Indian rather than experimental: butter chicken, paneer curries, tandoori chicken, parathas, naan, and mutton dishes are the center of gravity. Butter chicken and breads are the safest bets, while reviews suggest that Chinese dishes, biryani, soup, drinks, and some chicken preparations are less dependable. It is a strong fit for travelers seeking filling, traditional food at modest prices, not for diners expecting polished décor or a broad fine-dining experience. Families can manage well here because vegetarian curries, rice, breads, and adjustable spice levels give diners some flexibility, and generous portions can be shared. However, there is no confirmed children’s menu, the room is small and street-facing, and the food is not uniformly mild unless requested. Parents with picky eaters should choose familiar breads, rice, or paneer and ask clearly for low spice.
Area vibe: Bustling, budget-oriented district famed for cheap lodging, travel services, and street-level commerce.
Safety: Crowded and lively by day and evening; stay alert to pickpocketing and negotiate crowded footpaths at night.
What's nearby: Close to New Delhi Railway Station, Ajmeri Gate, backpacker hotels, busy bazaars and many low-cost eateries.
Butter chicken with garlic naan is the safest bet, but the paneer and mutton curries offer more substantial alternatives.
This is a quick, generous, budget-friendly meal in a small room where heat, noise, and inconsistent dishes are the main trade-offs.
The welcoming service makes this modest Paharganj dining room approachable, though the small, street-side setting is far from polished.