Ghalib Memorial/Haveli Mirza Ghalib Timings:

11:00 am to 6:00 pm (Entry: FREE)

Lunch Time: 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Closed on Monday and Gazetted Holidays

Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala – more than 2,600 Google reviews. I decided to visit during my Old Delhi tour. But before that, I stopped at the entrance of Paranthe Wali Gali in the middle of Chandni Chowk Road.

Kanwarji Dalbiji Wala and Kanwarji’s Confectioners – started in the year 1850 by Late Lala Kanwar Sen. Two shops adjacent to each other, to inquire about its famous mouth-watering Dalbiji, can be stored for months.

As the recipe is a family secret, it was not shared by the person present, but was displayed.

Thank you – said I. Knowledge enhanced. Maybe someday will buy Dalbiji from here for the family – A thought, and I walk towards the next adjacent shop – Kanwarji’s Confectioners – a two-sided open shop famous for खस्ता (crispy) Kachori with the filling of potato-onion, etc,. with red amchur (dry mango powder) and mint green chutney.

As I had a prior plan to visit Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala, I had Gulab Jamun (Hot) for Rs. 30 at Kanwarji’s Confectioners.

Delicious – it was. Amount paid.

As per my limited knowledge, there are two ways to reach Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala.

One is via Paranthe Wali Gali and the other is walking further on Chandni Chowk Road towards Fatehpuri Masjid and entering Moti Bazaar (left-hand side). In the end, take a left turn to reach Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala – a tiny shop on the right-hand side.

Since 1961 at Chandni Chowk – currently run by the 3rd generation, recently opened a branch at Prashant Vihar, Rohini.

The best way to reach is via Chandni Chowk metro station, though I visited via Lal Quila metro station (opposite. Red Fort).

Timings: 10:30 am till 7:30 pm (Sunday closed)

45 rupees per plate (2 Kachoris)

There are two ways to request Kachori to be served.

Crushed/Without Crushed with Aloo Sabzi, garnished with Coriander, Green Chilies, and Kachalu (Tapioca) Chutney on top.

I prefer – Crushed and without green chilies.

Urad Dal (Black Gram Skinned) stuffed – Hot, Crispy, Flaky, Spicy, Lip-Smacking & Mouth-Watering Kachoris that bring tears to my eyes, but I thoroughly enjoyed having it.

Winter might be the best season to have Jung Bahadur’s Urad Dal ki Kachori.

Note: Carry a water bottle or buy from the opposite general store.

Crowded/Congested location. One has to make a place for him/herself, but it’s a good stop to have a deep-fried stuffed snack after shopping or visiting as a tourist. One should have it at least once – a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

You can have it packed too, but for a minimum of 2 plates.

Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala is mentioned by various newspapers and TV channels such as Hindustan Times, NDTV Food, Discovery Channel, and many more… proudly displayed on the walls.

In short: My experience says – Jung Bahadur’s Urad Dal Kachori with Aloo Sabzi is Economical & Different. One may visit.

Next on the tour list, a little further on Chandni Chowk Road towards Fatehpuri Masjid – Pt. Ved Parkash Lemon Wale (left-hand side) – 120+ years old shop serving Soda + Lemon + Masala for Rs. 20 only.

यह चौक शाहजहानाबाद शहर का एक महत्वपूर्ण स्थल था, जिसकी स्थापना १७वी शताब्दी के मध्य में हुई थी | चौक अष्टकोणीय था और उसके बीचोबीच एक ताल था | ताल के जल मैं चांदनी प्रतिबिंबित होती थी जिसके कारण इस चौक का नाम चांदनी चौक पड़ा | यहाँ स्तिथ दुकानों में उच्च कोटि की वस्तुएं जैसे कपडे, हथियार, चीनी-मिटटी और कांच की वस्तुओं की बिक्री होती थी | यह चौक अपने कहवाख़ानों के लिए भी जाना जाता था, जहा आज कल की ही तरह लोग बैठ कर कॉफ़ी का मज़ा लेते थे | दक्षिण की और एक हमाम या सार्वजनिक स्नानागार भी था | उत्तर की और, शाहजहां की पुर्त्री जहाँआरा द्वारा बनवाई गई एक बड़ी सराय थी, जहाँ शहर में आने वाले अमीर व्यापारी रहते थे |

१८५७ के विद्रोह के बाद चौक बहुत बदल गया | अंग्रेज़ो ने शाही सम्पतियों को जबत करके सराय और हमाम जैसे कई इमारतो को ध्वस्त कर दिया | सराय के स्थान पर एक टाउन हाल बनाया गया और एक नई सड़क, जिसका नाम ही नई सड़क हो गया | चौक के बीच में घंटाघर का निर्माण किया गया था, लेकिन १९५१ में यह ढह गया | २०वी सदी के आरम्भ में चांदनी चौक में एक ट्राम शुरू की गई, लेकिन १९६० के दशक में इसे बंद कर दिया गया था |

(Source: Display Board)

This square was an important site of the city of Shahjahanabad, which was established/founded in the middle of the 17th century. The square was octagonal and had a pool in the middle. The moonlight was reflected in the water of the pool, due to which this square was named Chandni Chowk. The shops located here used to sell high-quality items like clothes, weapons, porcelain, and glass items. This square was also known for its Kahwakhanas, where people used to sit and enjoy coffee just like today. To the south, there was also a hammam or public bath. To the north, there was a large inn built by Shah Jahan‘s daughter Jahanara, where the wealthy merchants who came to the city lived.

After the revolt of 1857, the square changed a lot. The British confiscated the royal properties and demolished many buildings like the Sarai and the Hamam. In place of the inn, a town hall was built and a new road, the name of which became the new road (नई सड़क). The clock tower was built in the middle of the square, but it collapsed in 1951. A tram was introduced in Chandni Chowk in the early 20th century but was discontinued in the 1960s.

(Hindi to English Translation by Google Translate)