What to order at Paranthe Wali Gali

Must order
A mixed paratha plate shared between two, from any shop in the lane.
Editor tip
Several hereditary shops share the lane; Delhi Tourism dates Pt Gaya Prasad Shiv Charan to 1872 and Kanhaiya Lal Durga Prasad to 1875.
CuisineMarket
Price$
NeighborhoodOld Delhi
HoursDaily, most shops 09:00-23:00
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Location

Address: Gali Paranthe Wali, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi 110006

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