They say you'll find more students in the canteens than in the classes at colleges of Delhi University. After all, how can you expect a student to concentrate on an empty stomach? To add insult to injury, other than the empty stomach, there's an equally empty pocket the regular DU going crowd has to deal with! Mail Today dishes out all the reasonably-priced kiosks and eateries which serve as the popular hang-outs for Delhi University... Bon appétit!
North Campus:
Uncle Tony – This is one guy who has made hay while the sun shines. A cheap imitation of Uncle Tom, he has built fort in front of Miranda, where confused students and mourners alike come and have his Masala Maggi (Rs. 15). He serves banta as an antidote to the cries of "mirchi".
USP: Pick-up on the way to the metro station
Hindu Bhel: That's what the bhelpuri wallah who sits right beside the Hindu College gates is popularly called. The snack costs Rs. 15 and goes well with the nimbu masala banta priced at Rs. 10.
USP: A lip-smacking must-have!
K-Nags: Or Kamala Nagar Market has a lot of cheap outlets which are unanimous with the very existence of North Campus. Chacha ke Chhole Bhature (not for those who are crowd-phobic), Majnu ka Tila (Tibetan and north-eastern cuisine, known for its momos besides its Beef Chilly), Momo King and Momo Point top the list (Budget: Rs. 30-50). There are a lot of dhabas you'll find here which have an amazing variety of paranthas to offer.
USP: Variety
Other hot-spots: D-School canteen (Dessert anyone? Check out their jelly and cream for just Rs. 15), Hindu canteen, Stephen's Cafe (you better get that right, "It's not a canteen, it's a cafe!") where you'll get minced meat cutlets like none other and cheese magi which you wouldn't get anywhere else. The hostel for girls pursuing PG courses opposite Miranda is a haven for girls.
Occasionally you can burn your pocket at: The Nirula's opposite Faculty of Arts (or "Arts-Fac", to get the lingo right), CCD, Barista, Bercoes and Ziya's (for hukkah-lovers, this the Mochas for North Campus).
Budget: Rs. 100+
South Campus:
Chowrangi Lane – Located at the mouth of the gully right opposite Sri Venkateswara College, this place is famous for its rolls. The veg. and egg rolls start at Rs. 15 and the non-veg. rolls range between Rs. 25 and 60. Venky swears by its mutton seekh rolls (Rs. 40).
USP: Run and grab a bite between classes!
Chinese Food Plaza- Further down the same gully, the Chinese Food Plaza (CFP) is the place to go to if you want a fuller tummy. CFP keeps south campus students happy with its Happy Hours (10:00am -1:00pm and 3:00pm - 6:00pm) where you can get a complete Chinese meal with momos et al for just Rs. 30-35.
USP: Sit-down, chill-out point
Other Hot-spots: Go to Keventer's for their oh-so-popular milk-shakes (students vouch for their Chocolate milk-shake). You can also get maggi and sandwiches from there (Budget: Rs. 20-25). Head to Giggles pastry shop for your regular dose of junk (cold drinks/juices, tea/coffee, chips, pastries, etc.). Venky's canteen has great South Indian food to offer.
Occasionally you can burn your pocket at: CCD, Barista, Nissan's multi-cuisine restaurant, China Bowl (market lane running parallel to the campus).
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