Best Chole Bhature in Delhi: Famous Shops & Timings
Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Chache Di Hatti and Baba Nagpal: where to eat Delhi's best chole bhature, when to go before they sell out, prices and how to get there.
The most famous chole bhature in Delhi is at Sita Ram Diwan Chand in Paharganj, a standing-only shop open from about 8 AM until mid-afternoon. Chache Di Hatti in Kamla Nagar (North Campus) and Baba Nagpal Corner in Lajpat Nagar are the other big names. Go in the morning: these are breakfast and lunch places, and the best ones sell out by early afternoon. A plate usually costs around ₹70–150.
Chole bhature is spicy chickpea curry (chole) with puffed, deep-fried bread (bhatura), usually served with pickled onions and green chillies. It is Delhi's favourite weekend breakfast, and every neighbourhood has a shop locals swear by.
Where to eat chole bhature in Delhi
| Place | Area | Known for | When to go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sita Ram Diwan Chand | Paharganj, near New Delhi Railway Station | The classic Delhi version, with chole cooked with spices and served with pickle | Opens around 8 AM; aim for before noon |
| Chache Di Hatti | Kamla Nagar, near Delhi University North Campus | Crisp bhature, including a version stuffed with potato | Morning to early afternoon; queues on weekends |
| Baba Nagpal Corner | Lajpat Nagar, South Delhi | A South Delhi favourite with generous plates | Morning to afternoon; it can run out by mid-afternoon |
| Nand Di Hatti | Sadar Bazar, Old Delhi | Rich chole made with ghee | Daytime, with Sadar Bazar shopping |
Opening hours at these small shops vary, and several close once the day's batch is finished. Check Google Maps for the current day before making a special trip.
How to eat chole bhature
- Order one plate first. A plate is usually two bhature, which is a heavy meal for most visitors. Share one if you plan to eat more on the same walk.
- Ask for "aloo wale" at shops that make potato-stuffed bhature.
- Eat it hot. Bhature deflate and turn chewy within minutes, which is why the best shops fry to order.
- Add lassi. A sweet or salted lassi balances the spice and oil.
Getting there
- Sita Ram Diwan Chand: walk from the Paharganj side of New Delhi Railway Station or from RK Ashram Marg metro. It makes a good stop before or after a train; see the NDLS guide.
- Chache Di Hatti: take the Yellow Line to Vishwavidyalaya and an e-rickshaw to Kamla Nagar market.
- Baba Nagpal Corner: take the metro to Lajpat Nagar and walk or take a short auto ride; combine it with Lajpat Nagar's Central Market.
Other Delhi breakfasts to try
If you enjoy chole bhature, try chole kulche (chickpeas with soft, flat kulcha bread), stuffed parathas at Paranthe Wali Gali or Moolchand, and bedmi puri with aloo in Old Delhi. See the best breakfast places in Delhi and is Paranthe Wali Gali worth it. Vegetarians will find chole bhature on every list; see the vegetarian food guide.
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FAQ
Which is the most famous chole bhature in Delhi?
Sita Ram Diwan Chand in Paharganj is the most famous. Chache Di Hatti in Kamla Nagar and Baba Nagpal Corner in Lajpat Nagar are also very popular.
What time do chole bhature shops open?
Most open between about 8 and 9:30 AM and close by mid-afternoon or when they sell out. Go before noon.
How much does chole bhature cost in Delhi?
Usually about ₹70–150 a plate at the well-known shops.
Is chole bhature vegetarian?
Yes. It is made from chickpeas and fried wheat bread, with no meat or egg.
Sources and verification
Checked on 26 October 2026.
- Holidify: where to eat the best chole bhature in Delhi – shops, areas and hours
- The Unstumbled: best chole bhature in Delhi – prices and timings
- Wikipedia: Chole bhature
Small shops change hours and prices without notice. Check before you go.