Delhi holds a distinct place in the hearts of Indians because of the distinct culture and individual nature it has. India is a country of diverse cultures and rich heritage. And it is Delhi, where one can find the perfect combination of diverse cultures and rich Indian heritage. Apart from this, Delhi being the capital of India is also a metropolitan city, an education center, an industrial hub and a commercial center. All this makes Delhi a city that offers a lot of opportunities to the people. Therefore, every year people in huge numbers from all parts of the country come and settle down in Delhi. Some come to Delhi in search of employment in a good reputed MNC.

While some come to pursue higher education from some of the best institutions that Delhi has to offer. And some come to set up their businesses in Delhi. Whatever be the reason, but migration of people from different parts of the country to Delhi has been happening for a long long time. You will people from Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan etc., living in Delhi. These people have brought with themselves the food and lifestyle from their native places. Over the years, after savouring each other’s cuisines, the people of Delhi have formed a very distinct food culture. Delhites love to eat and they welcome food from all the parts of the country with open arms and palates. Though, Mughlai can be called the official cuisine of Delhi, since it became prominent during the Mughal rule, but in the recent times each and Indian cuisine is loved by the people. This is the reason that you will find North Indian, Mughlai and many South Indian restaurants in Delhi. Every one wants to stay the way they use to in their hometowns as well as enjoy the food they use to back at their native places. It is also because, people may eat food from the other regions but their stomach feels satisfied only by the food it is habitual to digest. But it is not that people stick to the food from their own region. With time, people have started to appreciate each other’s cuisine as well.

The most enjoyed and appreciated cuisine is the South Indian cuisine and this is the major reason why you will find many South Indian restaurants in Delhi. The variety in the South Indian cuisine id huge and the recipes are simple. People in Delhi just love to eat Dosas, Idlis, Vadas, Sambar, Rasam, Coconut Chutney, Idiappam, Appams, Uthappam etc. The most popular are the South Indian filter coffee. You will find people visiting South Indian restaurants especially for their filter coffee.