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Best Places To Eat In Delhi: Here are 7 standout experiences across Delhi NCR this August that promise indulgence, discovery, and plenty of flavour
August in Delhi NCR has never looked (or tasted) better
Best Places To Eat In Delhi: From cocktail takeovers to monsoon-inspired street food, here are 7 standout experiences across Delhi NCR this August that promise indulgence, discovery, and plenty of flavour.
Town Hall
A flavour-packed four-course experience, The Lunch Edit brings a curated selection of Town Hall favourites. The meal begins with a warm bowl of Miso soup and a choice of salad, either the nutrient-rich Super Salad or the bold and flavourful Korean Caesar. Diners can then choose an appetiser to suit their mood, from crispy Rock Shrimp Tempura and creamy Avocado Tofu Tartare to smoky Chicken or Mushroom Yakitori and a fresh sushi roll. The main course features hearty Asian bowls with options such as Japanese Katsu Curry, Thai Chicken Krapow, comforting Chicken Teriyaki, or umami-rich noodle dishes. To finish, the dessert course offers a sweet choice between classic ice cream, Honey Toast with Ice Cream, or a decadent Chocolate Walnut Nougat.
This menu is equal parts light, layered and satisfying – offering variety and comfort in just the right measure.
Available Monday to Friday
🕗 Time: 12 PM to 3:30 PM
📍 Venue: 60-61, Middle Lane, Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi
💸 Price: ₹1595++
One-Night-Only Cocktail Takeover: Civil Liberties at The Blue Bar, Taj Palace
For one night only, The Blue Bar at Taj Palace, New Delhi hosts Toronto’s celebrated Civil Liberties Bar ranked #21 on North America’s 50 Best Bars and #3 in Canada. Expect an evening of bold, boundary-pushing cocktails crafted live by Founder Nikolai Kennedy and his team. Known for their guest-first, menu-free approach and pioneering techniques like vacuum distillation, this immersive bar experience kicks off a countrywide tour of IHCL’s marquee properties.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 19th August 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM onwards
📍 Venue: The Blue Bar, Taj Palace, New Delhi
💸 Price: ₹2500 + taxes (includes unlimited cocktails from takeover menu)
Folded. Fired. Paired. – A Pizza & Calzone Showcase at Captain’s Cellar
Enjoy monsoon comfort food with a gourmet twist at Captain’s Cellar, Taj Mahal, New Delhi. Running through mid-September, the limited-time showcase Folded. Fired. Paired. serves up artisanal pizzas and molten calzones paired with curated wines. Set in the city’s premier wine-forward venue, the experience is perfect for lingering dinners and wine-led conversations.
📅 Dates: 18th August – 15th September 2025
📍 Venue: Captain’s Cellar, Taj Mahal, New Delhi
🍷 Highlight: Expert wine pairings with every dish
Yunnan Travel Series at House of Ming
House of Ming introduces a limited-time menu inspired by China’s Yunnan Province. The Yunnan Travel Series explores rich, herbaceous flavours and rare ingredients like black sticky rice, shimeji mushrooms, and pickled herbs. Highlights include Crossing the Bridge Noodles, lamb dim sum, and forest-to-table mains — all crafted with ancestral techniques and plated with elegance.
📅 Dates: 18th August – 18th September 2025
📍 Venue: House of Ming, Taj Mahal, New Delhi
🥢 Offering: À la carte Yunnan regional menu
A Feast of Flavour: The Kabab & Beer Festival at Chor Bizarre
Chor Bizarre, the iconic restaurant known for its regional Indian cuisine and Kashmiri specialities, presents the Kabab & Beer Festival this August, a one-month long spirited celebration of smoky kababs and chilled craft beers.
Guests can indulge in two specially curated kabab samplers with unlimited refills, served with chilled beer: Non-Vegetarian- Mahi Seekh Kabab, delicately spiced minced fish skewers; Chapli Kabab, a robust, flattened lamb kabab rich with whole spices; and Peshawari Murgh Tikka, succulent chicken marinated in a blend of yoghurt, chilli and crushed pomegranate seeds. Vegetarian: Achari Paneer, pickling-spice marinated cottage cheese; Malai Soya Chaap, creamy, nutmeg-kissed skewers; and Rampuri Kathal Kebab, a jackfruit-based delicacy with royal Rampuri flavours.
A specially curated kabab menu will also be available, featuring regional favourites like Khumb ki Galouti, Butte aur Dill ke Tikki, and Kundapur Chicken Tikka.
Since its relaunch, Chor Bizarre has celebrated the rich and diverse flavours of India through a series of curated pop-ups, from a royal showcase by the Prince of Ladakh and a Meghalayan menu by Chef Nambie Marak (1st Runner-Up, MasterChef India), to an Odia feast presented by Nandita Das, and vibrant explorations of Parsi and Mangalorean cuisines. Most recently, Chor Bizarre took its signature Kashmiri delicacies and Wazwan to the hills with a special pop-up at The Chalets, Naldehra and Hotel Pineview, Shimla. This month-long festival continues that journey – with fire, spice, and beer.
Guests can also explore Chor Bizarre’s signature Kashmiri dishes and Wazwan, a house specialty that showcases the restaurant’s rich culinary heritage. These traditional flavours are best enjoyed in the restaurant’s unique setting but are also available through bespoke catering for private and corporate occasions.
📅 Dates: 8th August – 5th September
💸 Price: Vegetarian Sampler (Unlimited refills of kababs) (includes two glasses of beer or soft beverages): ₹990++
Non-Vegetarian Sampler (Unlimited refills kababs) (includes two glasses of beer or soft beverages): ₹1485++
Fagioli Edamame Verdi Festa at La Brezza, Greater Noida
La Brezza at Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort presents an Italian ode to green indulgence with Fagioli Edamame Verdi Festa — a refreshing menu featuring everything from edamame-stuffed pastas to sweet edamame-vanilla cake. A flavour-forward festival that’s both inventive and wholesome.
🍴 Highlights:
Mint & edamame soup
Chicken & edamame cake with parmesan mousse
Edamame-topped pizza
Edamame vanilla cake
LOYA QISSA x EL LEQUIO
Loya, the capital’s iconic Indian culinary destination at Taj Palace, New Delhi unveils the next chapter of its evocative storytelling series, Qissa, this August, bringing together craftsmanship, cultural expression, & cocktail artistry in an unforgettable setting. This edition presents a distinctive collaboration with El Lequio, Okinawa, featured on 50 Best Discovery and ranked #80 amongst Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023.
Helming this takeover is Satoshi Sugiura, Bar Manager at El Lequio and one of Japan’s most dynamic mixologists. With a career spanning over a decade across Tokyo, Shanghai, and Okinawa, Sugiura is celebrated for his innovative “Ryukyu-inspired Nikkei-Latino” philosophy, a seamless fusion of Okinawan heritage & South American vibrancy that has placed El Lequio firmly on the global cocktail map.
Guests at this exclusive Loya Qissa can anticipate an exclusive menu of expressive pours, each meticulously crafted to transport them through the flavours and textures of Okinawa’s island soul reimagined through Latin influences. From inventive techniques to bold flavour pairings, this Qissa promises an evening of immersive narratives and boundary-pushing mixology set against Loya’s evocative backdrop of North Indian artistry and flavour.
Following this showcase at Loya, Taj Palace, New Delhi, this special edition of Qissa will travel to the Loya at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai as well as the Loya at The Taj West End, Bengaluru, extending its spirited cultural dialogue across three iconic cities.
📅 Date: Monday, 18th August 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 pm onwards
📍 Venue: Loya, Taj Palace, 2 Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi
💸 Price: ₹2500 per person (includes unlimited cocktails from the special takeover menu)
Sundays & Sunsets at Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka
TASTE THE WORLD – Global Brunches at Creo
Every Sunday, Creo turns into a global pit stop, spotlighting a new international cuisine each week — from Thai to Mediterranean — with vibrant live stations and immersive plating.
📍 Venue: Creo, Vivanta Dwarka
🕰️ Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
BUCKET FULL OF GOOD TIMES – Sundowners at Tipple
For post-brunch relaxation, head to Tipple, the hotel’s signature bar, for a Bucket of 4 Brews at just ₹1199 + taxes — ideal for unwinding with friends or family.
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM onwards
📍 Venue: Tipple, Vivanta Dwarka
Sufi Soirées & Italian Nights at Taj City Centre, Gurugram
Ease into your weekend with soulful music or a culinary escape every Friday at Taj City Centre Gurugram.
🎶 Live Sufi Music at Tease
Let live Sufi vocals set the mood with poetry and rhythm, paired with artisanal cocktails and elegant surroundings.
🍝 Notte Italiana at Culina 44
Embark on a gastronomic journey through Italy’s regions with an à la carte menu celebrating both rustic and refined flavours.
📍 Venue: Tease & Culina 44, Taj City Centre, Gurugram
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM onwards (Every Friday)
Chaat Soirée at Paranda, Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa
Celebrate the monsoon with a reimagined take on street-style Indian chaats at Paranda, Taj Surajkund. The limited-time Chaat Soirée features regional favourites like Karare Aloo Tikki, Ram Laddu, Cocktail Samosa Chaat, Podi Idli, Vada Pav, and Chana Jor Garam, crafted with finesse and flavour.
📅 Dates: 8th – 24th August 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💸 Price: ₹1299 + taxes (includes 5 chaats + tea/coffee)
📍 Venue: Paranda, Taj Surajkund, Delhi-NCR
August in Delhi NCR has never looked (or tasted) better. Whether you’re after elevated comfort food, heritage flavours, or immersive mixology, these hotels have your weekends and your palate sorted.
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