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Restaurant in Jama Masjid
Rated: Good
based on 5 reviews
Karim Hotel
16, Jama Masjid, Delhi
23269880, 23264981, 23243343, 23243342
| Locality | Jama Masjid |
|---|---|
| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Mughlai |
| Timings | 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Price |
  Moderate
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- Additional Information
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Air conditioned
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first reviewed by miiraage
- User Reviews (5)
Sep 28, 2008
Delhi's Original
Karim is an ICON . They have opened a couple of branches but the one near Jama Masjid is the original and the best
Must eat
* Mutton Korma
* Seekh kabab
* Burra Kabab
* Gadde Vaali Roti
* Nargisi Kofta
Prices won't burn a hole
If you have'nt been there ...than probably you have'nt been to delhi
Jul 07, 2008
Mughlai ...
Karim's gives a totally different definition to Mughlai food ... the food here is definitely not for the faint-hearted, nor is it for the cholesterol watchers. But, if you are one to gorge, then Karim's is just the place. Its reasonably priced, and the food is wonderful.
While i have heard about the vegetarian food here, i can write only about what i have eaten ... And, all of them are amazing. First of all, the Rotis ... not the Tandoori Rotis you would be used to, but Khamiri Rotis ... soft and fluffy! Then, theres Mutton Qorma ... it is easy to see how Karim's have earned their reputation. Try the Mughlai Chicken ... with the Khus Khus based gravy ... this is a treat! My favourite, however, is the Nargisi Koftas ... as full of fat as you would like them to be, and deliciously cooked.
Somehow, however, the Kababs leave a lot to be desired.
Sep 19, 2007
For Vegetarians ;)
Hi Guys,
There has a lot been written about Karim's, the Non-vegetarians delight. However one rarely finds a mention of whatever vegetarian that Karim has to offer. I have been to that place several time, latest being couple of days back and more or less I have always enjoyed a meal there.
I have tried four items in veg. Dal Makhani, Karim Veg, Shahi Paneer & mix vegetable. I wont even talk about mix vegetable, as I had it once and didn't like it at all.
Dal is served in two categories, one is plain dal and other is Dal Makhani, Plain dal is yellow dal and looks too plain for my taste buds, hence never tried it. Though half plate of it Rs.15 only.
Dal Makhani is served for Rs.35 for half and Rs 65 for full. Even though it is very rich in taste, I found it to bit bland. Adding lime juice and bit of salt helped the taste a lot otherwise it is perfect. Coming to Shahi paneer, I don't find it that great, I mean it is fine, but nothing extraordinary. However I find the real start to be Karim Veg, the first time I ordered it I expected some try of mixed vegetable, however it was totally different. They make a gravy of vegetables very finely mashed, add some dates, Paneer and garnish it with "Kharbooja Seeds" heated in pure ghee. Maybe the seeds are not added as a garnish but part of the curry itself, but I alway find them floating on the top. Again this has a very rich taste, different form anything I have eaten anywhere else. It comes for Rs.100 for a full serving and Rs.50 for half.
However the best part is the Khamiri Roti that they serve. Its a steal for Rs. 4 each and very good in taste, different from what is served at places like Chicken Planet and others (Changezi).
However if you order half plate of some item, then it might not be sufficient if you have a good appetite. Whether it be Veg OR Non Veg. I generally order half Dal Makhani and Half Karim Veg. But I do have a good appetite.
Service has been good on most occasions, however this weekend it was really poor. We ordered full plate and got half, waiter said that he thought full plate would be too much for us. @$%^*&. My friend ordered Gurda Kaleji, however he was served Korma. Hope this was one off bad experience.
All in all, I would recommend this place atleast once for vegetarians, and see it it suits your taste buds. But dont expect anything spicy OR hot, all the items on the menu are on the sweeter side.
Regards
Shashank
Aug 21, 2007
Even for vegetarians
Try the simple roti over their naans or sheermals. Dal is unique, light and nice; so are the Paneer items.
Don't eat meat anymore, but there are many others who will tell you about that anyway! :)
Aug 01, 2007
The star of Old Delhi
In the middle of old delhi, in an unassuming restaurant no one would ever expect it... But you get the really really great food. Considering the trouble we had getting to the place, we were overjoyed.
The Biriyani was amazing. In fact, we had ordered a whole lot of stuff all of which disappeared in two mins. If you go at the right time to Karim's you get some amazing paaya too.
Dont expect a fancy place... This is for the foodies.. enjoy your food, forget the ambience.
Right outside Karim's there is a mithaiwaala who sells probably the bestest gajar ka halwa ever.. None of the too sweet variety there. This is absolutely YUM!. Be sure to try it if you are there.