It’s cheap and easily accessible. It is cold and hence perfect for summers. It is a perfect snack that leaves you full for easily an hour or two. It is so popular that most Indian weddings include this in their menu. If you are still guessing what we are talking about, then let us tell you that we are referring to the most amazing and delicious Indian snack – golgappas. Now this snack has various names – puchkas, pani puri – depending on which part of the country you are in. But there is something extra special about the golgappas you get in Delhi, especially South Delhi, and here we list the ten best places in South Delhi to have the perfect golgappas.
1. Sharma’s Chaat Bhandaar, Amar Colony Market
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People living in Amar Colony and neighbouring areas can’t stay without galloping their golgappas. For any evening snack, make a visit here, and you will have to wait patiently for your turn to come because it is always crowded. Try their sujivala golgappas or maybe golgappa chaat and you will return back for sure!
2. Juneja Sweets, Amar Colony
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Each bite reminds you of the golgappa you tasted at the last big fat Indian wedding. Clean, hygienic and yummy, these gol gappas are a must try. Also, try their hot kesar badam malai milk at night just after having a golgappa plate and you will love the combination for sure!
3. Shree Ram Sweets, Malviya Nagar
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It has one of the largest golgappas you would have ever had. Ice cold jaljeera water goes perfectly well with imli chatni, chikpeas, potatoes and golgappa shells, of course! A single plate will make you completely full and contented.
4. Anna’s Cafe, Kalkaji
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If you want to try a different taste then make a visit to this famous golgappa and dosa shop. Icy minty golgappas with a tangy chutney that you wouldn’t have tasted anywhere else, these golgappas will make you wonder how do they make such yummy golgappas! Try their dosas also, which are as hot selling as their golgappas.
5. Bengali Sweets, South Extension
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This iconic sweet shop attracts thousands of patrons every month just for their mouth-watering golgappas. They make their golgappas using mineral water and the size of each piece is so large, finishing one plate is a big task.
6. Prince’s Chaat and Pan Corner, GK-1
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M block market in GK-1 is typically associated with posh South Delhiites strolling down the streets in their designer clothes shopping for more designer clothes. But in the midst of all this lies a gem of an eatery, which serves you amazingly delicious and hygienically prepared plate of golgappas to enjoy in between your shopping trip.
7. Anupama Sweets, Kailash Colony
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Strolling through the Kailash Colony market and seeing this place would surely make you want to stop and feast into a yummy plate of golgappas. Also, try their healthy palak chaat and you would want to have that again and again!
8. Evergreen Sweets, Green Park
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Evergreen sweets has been there in the posh Green Park market of South Delhi since ages and has been offering its evergreen golgappas to one and all. Be it a random meet with friends or a stroll through this market, stopping by here to taste their delicious golgappas is a must.
9. Agarwal Sweets, Lajpat Nagar
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At every popular corner of Delhi you can find an Agarwal sweets shop and so is applicable for the very popular Lajpat Nagar market. People who come here to shop tend to buy more than they had planned to and this little restaurant offers a perfect place to unwind and relax. Along with their golgappas, their other snacks and beverages are also much loved.
10. Mithapur, Anand Lok
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Previously called Mithas, and now Mithapur, it is one of the most visited food destinations for LSR and Kamala Nehru college girls as well as visitors from nearby neighbourhoods. Seeing the young college crowd around, each bite of their golgappas would remind you of your good old college days.
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