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THE CAKE BUCKS, PITAMPURA When it comes to vegetarian food, people usually think about leafy greens and bland proteins and stuff of peasants and slaves. (HOW DO VEGETARIANS EVEN BREATH THE SAME AIR AS MEAT EATERS?!) Especially in the northern areas of Delhi, in Pitampura, NSP or Shalimar Bagh, every vegetarian outlet has to offer something that sets them apart.  One particular outlet in Pitampura is changing the veg game by serving up some brilliantly inspiring dishes including kebabs, gravy momos, Bombay style chaat and house-made icecreams and shakes! The Cake Bucks , located in Pitampura, is a family style baked goods and confectioners shop. It also has some street food and chaat counters outside with tables to eat at. The prices are very minimal and pocket friendly when compared to other big names like Haldirams or Bikanervala. The food they offer is simple vegetarian streetfood with some innovation. We went in wanting to try a selection of dishes and c...

Hidden away in Govindpuri, a small little Soda Shop has set up one of the most eye-catching contraption to ever grace the people of this area in South Delhi. Juneja Refreshing Point has been serving your favourite Multi-Flavoured Sodas forever, but this humble shop is now hosting a full-fledged Chocolate Fountain with hot chocolate pouring out like your chachu's drinks at a wedding. #TrueStory The amazement doesn't stop here, as the best part are the prices! Starting at just ₹30, they serve Marshmallows, Candies, Muffins, Chocopies, Puddings, Jellies and Brownies all DRENCHED in this hot chocolate. top it off with some crunchy caramel and everything seems HEAVENLY. We tried the Choco-Pie with Hot Chocolate and it was foodgasmic. My eyes rolled back and my feet were shaking. MY GOD. #TrueStory yet again. Juneja Refreshing Point Gali No. 4, Govindpuri, 110019

YOUNG WILD FREE CAFE, SATYANIKETAN Satyaniketan is now overburdened with responsibility. Given that it has its twin in GTB Nagar at North Campus, Satyaniketan has become the hub for eateries in South Campus of the University of Delhi. Everyday, thousands of students walk through the lanes of the market. New eateries pop up every other day and some fail miserably, but this one has made its presence known by probably combining everything good about the other cafes under one roof. THE AMBIENCE Young Wild Free Cafe is a tad bit hard to find, given that it is on the first floor right at the end of the lane at Satyaniketan. A narrow stairway that leads up to a slide up door is really underwhelming. The stairway leading up the cafe is squeaky and wobbles when you step on it, making you think you're going to fall. EXCITING EVEN BEFORE YOU ENTER! The cafe is rocking good high-bass music and is well lit with a yellow tone to the place. The walls are covered in many differ...

Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi has a special aura about it. Whenever you come across people who're new to the Capital, the first place they want to go to is probably Connaught Place. And the hype has been due to the rise of the gastronomical extravaganza provided my multiple restaurants opening up in the beautiful white architecture! And one of these very hip establishments being, 38 Barracks. THE AMBIENCE A bright red exterior welcomes you to Block-L of CP's outer circle and the board reads 38 BARRACKS. The definition of Barracks being, "A large building housing a group of soldiers", which is justified by the look and feel of 38 Barracks. Beautiful decor that goes well with the interiors of a Military Base. Firearms on the walls, vintage paintings and a dark ambience sets the mood for the Fight For Food to come. The time I went to the place, they had live music. Which added to the occasion and set the pace for a good evening to come. The service i...

If you're in a Tandoori Momos Cult, you HAVE to try the ones they serve at QDs. Whether you like it or not, is a different story in the book. I don't want to make this review about the battle of Tandoori Momos in Delhi, but I have to. Because of the polarizing power of these maida-balls of goodness. A single person WILL NOT like both, the ones from QDs and the ones from Hunger Strike. There is a stark difference in the way both are prepared. QDs serves 6 pieces for 150 bucks. Pieces that are massive and dry. But will fill you up nonetheless. Hunger Strike, on the other hand, bathes it's Tandoori Momos in Ghee, Cream and all the tandoori goodness you associate with typical North Indian Tikka-Shikkas. 8 small, but heavy and creamy, pieces that will fill you up too. All for 100 bucks. It's the typical case of 'shaadi ka laddoo jo khaye wo pachtaye aur jo naa khaye wo bhi pachtaye'. You HAVE to travel across Delhi to pick your favorite. ...