Completely conquering Indian gastronomy — from Delhi and Gurgaon's representative dishes to Korean restaurants, and tips for ordering and hygiene

Indian cuisine is largelyNorth IndiaandSouth IndiaIt is divided into: North India focuses on tandoor grilling, rich curries with butter and cream, and wheat breads such as naan and roti, while South India focuses on dosa and idli made from fermented rice, coconut, and sour sambhar. If this is your first time coming to India, try the menu below.

• Butter Chicken— Soft chicken curry with tomato, butter, and cream base. This is an introductory menu that best suits the Korean palate. Daryaganj in Delhi is the original restaurant that prides itself on having ‘invented butter chicken and dal makhani.’
• Dal Makhani— A curry made with black lentils simmered in butter and cream. It's North Indian soul food paired with butter chicken.
• Tandoori— Meat marinated in spices and grilled in an oven. Bukhara at Delhi's ITC Maurya Hotel is considered the pinnacle of authentic tandoori, adhering to the traditional method of eating with your hands in a rough and rugged castle atmosphere.
• Biryani— An Indian rice dish made by steaming layers of spices and meat. Each region has different styles, with the Hyderabad style being particularly famous.
• Thali— A set meal of curry, dal, bread, rice, and yogurt served on one tray. It’s great to experience a variety of flavors at once.
• Dosa— South Indian-style crepes made with a thin batter of rice and lentils. Masala dosa with potato filling is a representative example.

As a dessert and drink, boiled milk with spicesMasala Chaiand yogurt drinksLassiThere is. It's perfect for soothing your palate after eating spicy curry.

Delhi is the home of North Indian cuisine as it was the capital of the Mughal Empire. From authentic tandoori to world-famous modern Indian fine dining, here are five proven places that Koreans living in India like to entertain guests and eat out with their families, in alphabetical order.

If it's your first time visiting, you can't go wrong with the combination of butter chicken, dal makhani, and tandoori chicken with garlic naan at a casual place like Gulati or Raji's Affair. For special occasions or entertaining guests, we recommend Bukhara and Indian Accent. Both places are so popular that advance reservations are virtually essential.

Just when the rich curries of North India seem overwhelming, a new world opens up when you encounter South Indian cuisine. Thinly baked fermented rice doughtaoist, fluffy rice steamed bunsIdli, sour vegetable stewSambarIt is light and light, so it is comfortable even for Koreans. There are many vegetarian menus and the prices are reasonable. Here are five proven South Indian restaurants in Delhi NCR.

If you are a beginner, you can try masala dosa and idli at Sagar Ratna, which is easily accessible, if you are curious about the classic taste, you can choose Saravana Bhavan, and if you want a meal with atmosphere, you can choose Carnatic Cafe or Naibdiyam.

Weekend brunch is a great joy of expatriate life in Delhi NCR. We are introducing two categories: an Instagram-worthy cafe brunch and a hotel buffet brunch with a live station.

5 Brunch Cafes

• Cafe Tesu— The signature Mediterranean-style interior and mint-colored walls. Eggs Benedict and all-day brunch menu recommendations (@cafetesu)
• Fig(Fig at MG / Malcha / Promenade) — A healthy brunch cafe that pursues ‘Farm-to-Table’. The atmosphere varies from branch to branch, but overall it is nature-friendly (@figatmgroad / @figatmalcha)
• Kokoy— All-day dining inspired by the tranquility of the Aravalli Hills. One of the most emotional cafes in Noida and Gurgaon, perfect for group gatherings thanks to its spacious space (@kokoy.india)
• Lavonne Café— A cafe based at Baking Academy in Bengaluru. A place devoted to French pastries, a must-visit place if you love bread (@lavonnecafe)
• The Grammar Room— The ultimate deli brunch. One of the most difficult places to make a reservation on weekend mornings, with a large window overlooking the forest and board games (@thegrammarroom)

Top 5 Hotel Brunches

• Andaz New Delhi (AnnaMaya)— Located in Aerocity. Delhi's hippest hotel brunch (@andazdelhi) with a 'food hall' concept where a lively market atmosphere and luxury coexist.
• Grand Hyatt Gurgaon (Cena pranzo)— Gurgaon’s most up-and-coming brunch spot. Well equipped live station (@grandhyatt.gurgaon)
• The Oberoi Delhi Gurgaon (Threesixty° / threesixtyone°)— Delhi's forest view and sushi and dessert sections are overwhelming, while Gurgaon's outdoor terrace seating overlooking a huge underwater garden offers India's best luxury brunch experience (@oberoinewdelhi / @theoberoi_gurgaon)
• Roseate New Delhi (Kiyan)— It is called ‘India’s most beautiful resort-type hotel’ and has outdoor seating that feels like floating on a waterway, creating a resort feel (@theroseate)
• Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi (Machan)— An authentic powerhouse with Delhi’s history. After renovation, it has become more sophisticated and is a favorite place for Delhi’s old money (@tajmahalhotelnewdelhi)

The number of Korean restaurants and cafes in Delhi-NCR has steadily increased, so you can now choose by region. Before your visitCheck the lunch break time and whether it is closed on Sundays first.It is essential to do so. Major restaurants are organized by region.

Gurgaon

Delhi

• Gung Deli Branch— D-1/B, Green Park (@gungthepalace_delhi)
• Dalgrak Deli Branch— Korean Culture Center 1st floor (A25, Korean Culture Center, Lajpat Nagar 4), +91 84481 10960
• Mr. K Ramen Cafe— Near Green Park Metro Gate 2, Hauz Khas Village, Malviya Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, Saket, etc. (@mr.kramyuncafe)
• Seoul restaurant— 1st store Ansal Plaza, 3rd floor, 2nd store MGF Mall (next to Saket Mall)
• Seoul Station— Lajpat Nagar Block O 1st floor (@seoulstation.cafe)
• cafe cutting board— 136, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave (@cafedomadelhi)
• Coris— 1st store Humayunpur, 2nd store GK1 (@koris.koreandining)

Noida/Greater Noida

• Gung Noida branch— Matrix Tower Room 715
• Miso Noida Branch—S.L. Tower 9th floor
• old house— Cassia Nodosa Estate, Greater Noida
• Mami Yami— Jaypee Greens Golf Course, +91 96503 28948
• Seorabeol— In Le Grand Regency, +91 93114 87781
• shelter— Kasana Tower 8th to 9th floors
• Hanbit— Omaxe Connaught Place Mall 2nd floor (@inhanvit)
• Hong Kong— Gamma Shopping Complex S-5 (@hongkong.restro)

Korean cafe/bakery

• Got Tea— Delhi NCR various branches (@gottea_official)
• Dalgrak Cafe— Gurgaon Sun City Market 2nd floor (@dalgrak_suncity)
• Lethem Bakery— Nihal Vihar, New Delhi
• Levain Bread— Faridabad Sector 82 (@k_levain_bread)
• Beekend— 2 branches in Gurgaon. Korean toast, dalgona latte, black sesame and matcha cream latte, mugwort drink (@beekend_official)
• Sibang Bakery— 3 branches in Gurgaon + Delhi DLF Avenue Saket (@sibangbakery_official)
• cafe cafe— Inside the clubhouse of Orania Apartments, Gurgaon (@cafe_dabang_india)

If it's your first time eating out in India, just learning how to order and hygiene rules can greatly reduce trial and error.

Good to know when ordering

• Adjust spiciness— India's 'normal taste' can be spicy even for Koreans. When ordering, if you ask for “less spicy” or “mild,” most of the time they will adjust it for you.
• Veg/Non-Veg classification— Indian menus and packaged foods are divided into vegetarian (green markings) and non-vegetarian (red and brown markings). There is no meat menu at Pure Veg, so check before visiting.
• Bread and curry set— The basic configuration is to order one curry with bread or rice such as naan or roti. If the curry is spicy, it is good to add yogurt (curd) or lassi.
• Check business hours— Many places have lunch breaks and are closed on Sundays, so checking by phone or Instagram before visiting is a shortcut to avoiding wasted travel.
• Take advantage of delivery apps— In India, delivery apps such as Zomato and Swiggy are common, so you can order menu items from many of the restaurants introduced in this article from home.

hygiene rules

1. Water must be sealed bottled water— Do not drink tap water, only drink branded bottled water with a sealed cap. Even at restaurants, ask for bottled water.
2. Use ice and raw vegetables cautiously— In the early stages of settling down, it is safe to avoid iced drinks and raw salads from street vendors and eat mainly cooked food.
3. Choose a restaurant with high turnover— The fresher the ingredients are in places where there are a lot of customers and food runs out quickly. We recommend starting with the proven restaurants featured in this article.
4. hand hygiene— Make it a habit to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before eating. This is even more important if you are challenging the traditional way of eating with your hands.
5. Preparing for intestinal troubles— In the early stages of settling down, it is helpful to have anti-diarrheal medication and oral rehydration salts (ORS) on hand. If symptoms are severe, seek medical attention.