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Karim's

A place to eat in Old Delhi, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Karim's in Old Delhi
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Why go

Old Delhi institution since 1913 known for mutton korma, kebabs and nihari near Jama Masjid.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Delhi, alongside 5 sights, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Jama Masjid, 0.1 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Old Delhi
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Lunch

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Delhi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Jama Masjid

    India's largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan, with a courtyard that holds 25,000 and minaret views over Old Delhi.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Red Fort

    Shah Jahan's walled palace complex of red sandstone, with audience halls, museums and marble pavilions.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

    Gold-domed Sikh temple with a sacred tank and a free community kitchen serving thousands daily.

    Sight · 3.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Perch Wine & Coffee Bar

    Relaxed Khan Market spot for coffee by day and wine and cocktails by night.

    Drinks · 5.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lodhi Garden

    Shady city park dotted with 15th-century tombs, popular with walkers and joggers.

    Outdoors · 6.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Indian Accent

    Modern Indian tasting menus at The Lodhi hotel, often ranked among Asia's best restaurants.

    Food · 6.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Karim's is a stop on our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Delhi

Karim's is our only food pick in Delhi; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Delhi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Delhi run from 21°C in January to 43°C in May; July is usually the wettest month. For Karim's itself, we suggest: Lunch.

Modelled monthly averages for Delhi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Delhi weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
16, Gali Kababian, Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Daryaganj, Delhi, 110006, India
Coordinates
28.64950, 77.23376
Destination
Delhi, India

Karim's: quick answers

How much time do you need at Karim's?

Plan on about an hour at Karim's. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Karim's?

Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: The original lane branch beats the newer outlets.

Where is Karim's?

Karim's is at 16, Gali Kababian, Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Daryaganj, Delhi, 110006, India. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Karim's?

Karim's appears on Golden Triangle & Rajasthan, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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