I had gone to visit Mirza Ghalib’s house in Chandni Chowk one weekend and stumbled on this sight as I walked towards the Red Fort. It took me a moment to see the temple amidst the bustling roadside stalls and the crawling cars on the narrow street.
“Bus ki dushwaar hai har kaam aasaaN hona
Aadmee ko bhee muyassar naheeN insaaN hona” ~ GHALIB

Tucked between the famous book market in Daryaganj and the road towards Red fort is a crowded lane that takes you towards the old world of Jama Masjid. As the sun goes down, eateries dotting the road light up their tandoors, selling mouth watering kababs and scores of dishes. Karim attracts the bulk of food lovers in the area and the owner is said to be the descendant of a chef’s family who cooked for the Mughal rulers. The rest of the eateries aren’t bad either.

Location: near Jama Masjid, Delhi