Where to eat & sip this month in Delhi NCR

The rain may have Delhi NCR under a permanent grey filter, but the capital’s food scene is anything but gloomy. Founders are rolling out one new address after another, from design-forward spaces that double as art experiences to fresh menus, inventive cocktails and themed dining experiences worth leaving the house for. Consider this your edit of where to eat, sip and linger this month in the capital.

Freddy Who, Vasant Vihar 

The brainchild of restaurateur Bhavuk Verma, Freddy Who is where you go to experience the grandeur of hospitality, thanks to its richly layered interiors, deep oxblood lacquered finishes, polished burl veneers, and mirror detailing. The menu is rooted in modern Asian cuisine with a strong Japanese influence, moving from an extensive raw bar, sashimi and carpaccio to handcrafted gyoza, robata grills, wok-fired preparations, rice and noodle dishes, and generous large plates designed for sharing. The cocktail programme takes the cake with house infusions, thoughtfully developed ingredients and contemporary techniques that oscillate between savoury, smoky, tropical and spirit-forward profiles.

Where: 3RD Floor, House NO, D-11, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057

San San, Gurugram

SAN SAN takes inspiration from Asia’s most exciting dining capitals, bringing a flavour-first menu to NCR. The menu moves from fresh cold plates like Tofu Carpaccio and Salmon Tuna Tartare to warm plates, with playful takes like No-Nori Sushi with Vietnamese asparagus, before diving into signatures like Truffle Corn Ribs, Gochujang Chicken Yakitori and Bird’s Eye Chilli Prawns. The Donburi section rounds things off with rich house sauces, your choice of protein or vegetables, and the kind of layered comfort that keeps revealing something new with every bite.

Where: First Floor, Unit no 3, AIPL Masterpiece, Golf Course Rd, DLF Phase 5, Sector 54, Gurugram, Haryana 122001

DUMBO, New Friends Colony

DUMBO has opened its newest home in New Friends Colony, its third in under a year, thanks to their sandwiches becoming a city favourite. Designed as a takeaway-led counter with just five seats for those who want to linger over matcha, coffee and conversation, the new space carries the visual language of its Mehrchand Market sibling, complete with its signature facade, open sandwich counter, colourful artwork and playful details like movable steel blocks that double up as seating. 

Where:  D851, Block D, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110025

Café Athyeka, Meharchand Market 

After winning hearts in Noida, Cafe Athyeka is now bringing the warm hospitality of South India to the capital, with a menu spanning the five southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The menu brings together regional favourites and personal memories, from the signature Athyeka Plate served in a brass thali lined with banana leaf to Karimnagar Wings, Chicken 65, Andhra Pulaos, Vegetable Stew with Appam and Chettinad Chicken Curry with Malabar Paratha. The experience extends to the interiors, where Ikat-inspired details, Madras-check upholstery, Mangalgiri cotton, warm lighting and artworks inspired by Raja Ravi Varma, Tanjore paintings and the Meenakshi Temple create a space rooted in South Indian culture. 

Where: 2nd floor, Shop Number 46,47, Meharchand Market, Lodi Colony, New Delhi 110003

Jimbu Thakali, Gurugram

Celebrating the exchange of flavours between Nepal and India, Jimbu Thakali has opened its first outlet in India, bringing the distinctive cuisine of Nepal’s Mustang region to a new audience. At the heart of the menu is the Thakali Thali that brings together rice, jimbu-flavoured lentils, seasonal vegetables, potatoes, gundruk, radish pickle, tomato chutney and a choice of chicken, mutton, fish or vegetarian preparation. Some other dishes like the Kanchyamba (Buckwheat Fries), Mutton Momo, Chicken Choila wings, Sukuti Sadheko, Timmur Chicken and Buckwheat Thakali Jimbu Nachos are totally worth savouring.

Where: LG 27-31, M3M 65th Avenue, R3, Sector 65, Gurugram, Haryana 122101

Flurys, Gurugram 

Kolkata’s cult-favourite, Flurys, founded by Joseph and Frieda Flury has landed in Gurugram as a 24-hour neighbourhood café. At the heart of the café are the classics like the iconic Rum Ball, Chicken Patty, Chocolate Boat, Buttercream Cubes, fresh cream pastries, and Nolen Gur Crème Brûlée, alongside a beverage menu that features espresso favourites, Flurys’ signature Viennese Coffee, handcrafted teas, cold brews and frappes, and more.

Where: SG 90, Galleria Market, Sector 28, DLF Phase IV, Gurugram, Haryana 122001

New menus & experiences-

Indian Accent’s Chaat Tasting Menu

Drawing from everything from forgotten regional recipes and bustling street stalls to family outings and after-school indulgences, Executive Chef Shantanu Mehrotra has introduced a limited-period Chaat Tasting Menu at Indian Accent, New Delhi. The journey begins with Nadru Ki Chaat, inspired by a forgotten Lucknow recipe, followed by Shisho and Baby Pousse, a playful take on crispy patta chaat, Moth Sprout and Sweet Corn Bhel with goji berries, Puchka, Dal Samosa, served with green pea nimona and more. It’s priced at ₹2,900, including a welcome glass of Chandon Brut.

Where: The Lodhi, Lodhi Rd, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi 110003

Jamavar at The Leela Palace New Delhi Presents Royal Flavours of Hyderabad 

For 3 days, Jamavar at The Leela Palace New Delhi is bringing the royal kitchens of Hyderabad to the capital with an exclusive culinary pop-up by Kunwar Rani Kulsum Begum, a descendant of Hyderabad’s distinguished Salar Jung family and daughter-in-law of Lucknow’s Mehmoodabad estate. Drawing from a family repertoire of more than 300 centuries-old recipes, the showcase celebrates heritage signatures like Mutton Kaghzi, Maragh and Gosht Dum ki Biryani, followed by indulgent classics such as Double ka Meetha and Gosht ka Halwa. The pop-up is available for dinner on August 12 and for lunch and dinner on August 13 and 14.

Where: Africa Ave, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021

Qavalli’s Monsoon Cocktail Menu 

Qavalli has launched a limited-edition Monsoon Cocktail Menu that celebrates the slow, nostalgic rhythm of the rains through a collection of fruit-forward cocktails. The menu features six distinctive cocktails, each centred around a single seasonal fruit, like the Ruby Elixir, a vibrant sangria with five seasonal fruits, Sahar Al Moz, a banana and cardamom cocktail, Zumurrud, crafted with mango, rose water and mint, and more.

Where: Concourse, TDI South Bridge, C-1, Epicuria, Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019

Tossin’s new Gourmet Pizzas 

Gone are the days of pineapple on the pizza, Tossin Pizza has come up with cranberry on pizza! They’ve launched two gourmet pizza variants, The American Dream (Veg) and The Cranberry Chicken (Non Veg), inspired by bold American flavours. The American Dream (Veg) features buffalo sauce, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, jalapeños, and tangy cranberries, served with Cheese Garlic Ranch; while The Cranberry Chicken (Non Veg) combines smoked chicken, buffalo sauce, fresh mozzarella, onions, jalapeños, and cranberries.

Happy feasting!

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