Marut Sikka
The leading restaurateur shares his favourite Delhi hang-outs with Fiona Caulfield
Marut Sikka is one of India’s most acclaimed chefs. Author of two best-selling cookbooks, he has cooked for film stars and top politicians
West View
The ITC Maurya Sheraton is well-regarded for its restaurants. I love the rooftop West View, where you can cook your own tenderloin steak on a tabletop hot-rock grill. Diplomatic Enclave, Sardar Patel Marg, +91 (0)11 2611 2233, www.itcwelcomgroup.in
Natraj
You must take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi: begin at the Red Fort and head down Chandni Chowk. Make sure to drop into the 60-year-old café Natraj to enjoy a delicious dahi bhalla of fried pulses with yoghurt. Natraj, 1396 Chandni Chowk, +91 (0)11 6576 4631
John Bros Bespoke Shoes
The oldest bespoke shoe makers in Delhi. They work from pictures, drawings and even much-loved old shoes. F 16/2 Connaught Place, +91 (0)11 2331 6158, www.johnbrothers.co.in
Sarojni Nagar Bazaar
The SN market, as it is called locally, is famous for labelled clothing and fabrics at bargain prices. Much of the stock is export rejects, but the flaws are virtually unnoticeable. Prices start from as little as Rs80 (US$1.60).
SABDA
The ashram shop at the Delhi branch of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram sells Auroshikha and Maroma essential oils and beautiful hand-rolled incense, as well as hand-made paper. Sri Aurobindo Marg, +91 (0)11 2656 7863 |
