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The worthy descendent of legendary Dhaba that was once inside the famed Claridges hotel in Luyten’s Delhi , Dhaba Estd 1986 has made a mark for the the rustic street highway style north Indian cuisine in last few years.

DHABA AMBIANCE

Loud , bright and full of colours , reminding me rustic somewhat rural and with lot of art elements like that would bemuse the truckwallahs (the highway truck drivers) , and loads of filmy old posters and dialogues from the bollywood blockbusters on the walls. Some crazy looking nalka chandeliers, nimbu-mirchi lights etc make this place uniquely interesting.The loud Bollywood item numbers will definitely make your foot tap during your dining here.

DHABA MENU

Under the culinary guidance of Chef Ravi Saxena , the Dhaba menu focuses on the three areas namely the Tawa, Tandoor and Patiala with focus on some of the most loved rustic dishes like Dhaba Dal (highway favourite) , Kanastari Baingan (Baingan ka Bharta served in a copper canister), Dhaba Chilli Chicken and their signature Balti Meat.

(Above: The Miniature Burni – the ceramic jars with various ready to use ingredients)

(Above : varieties of Papad and others in various shapes and sizes ; Below: dhaba style salad ring onions , lemon and green chillies)

Ganne Ka sa Ras , A typical mock ganne ka ras , The Junglee Cooler, Blend of Mango and Banana with Coconut cream, Virgin Paan Nojito ,Paan in a liquid form…really awesome , the Kaala Khatta ,India Gate famous chuski flavour in a Mocktail avatar, Jaljeera ,Chilled tangy concoction with cumin & fresh mint leaves ,the ever refreshing traditional north indian lemonade Shikanji , and the mango cooler , Aam Panna ,Desi Mocktail made of green mangoes topped with roasted cumin seeds

Amritsari Fish , the gram flour coated fillet of sole fish with prominent flavour of “ajwain” seeds from the holy city.

Galouti Kebab , the slow cooked chef’s special spice infused melting minced lamb kebab

Tawa Mutton, boneless chunks of marinated lamb with onion, tomatoes and fresh green chillies

Tandoori Bhune Aloo, the tandoor roasted whole potatoes ,shallow fried and tossed with spices, onions, and sauth chutney

DHABA SERVICE

And if you stick around long enough, you may also witness the staff breaking into a dance when the song of the month comes on! If you’re on a diet – leave this site now 😉