Karim Hotels PVT LTD
In 1913, he established Karim Hotel in Gali Kababian, near Jama Masjid. The restaurant quickly gained fame for delivering royal Mughal flavors to the common man. Over the years, Karim's expanded its menu to include classics like Seekh Kebabs, Mutton Korma, and Tandoori dishes. The establishment remains committed to its roots, with recipes and cooking methods passed down through generations. Today, the restaurant is managed by the fourth generation of the family and is a landmark of Old Delhi, attracting both locals and tourists. Despite its growth with branches in other areas, the original location retains its historical charm and culinary authenticity.
Who We Are
Currently, Karim’s is a well-established hotel along with a restaurant that has customers coming from all over India to try the food. Highly recommended dishes here are their kebabs, tandoori bhara, mutton korma, mutton stew, chicken Mughlai and chicken Jahangiri.
We tried almost all the dishes and we have to give a special shout-out to the seekh kebab that literally falls apart (it’s that soft!). It tastes as good as we expected it to and the hype is absolutely justified. The curries are equally delicious and you won’t be disappointed if you eat a little more than your stomach can take (trust us, it’s worth it).
The success of this hotel has another reason that a very few people know. The owner Zain Saab takes care of all the aspects of the kitchen himself. From recipes to the tasting, he is vigilant to offer the same taste and food quality that Karim’s promised all those years ago. Zain Saab’s intent is to always provide his customers with the same care and love that Karim’s was built on. Here’s what he told Curly Tales,
“So one customer asked me if is this a Pathan’s brain curry? As Pathans have no brains. And ever since, it’s become a joke in the history of our hotel here.”
For all those who aren’t meat eaters, don’t stress. Karim’s Palak Paneer and Dal Makhani are known to even make the meat lovers fall in love with vegetarian food. But the clear winner is their Shahi Paneer and we were completely smitten with how soft, creamy and perfectly spiced it was.
One thing that will never change here is Karim’s method to cook on coal. The flavor of the food depends greatly on this and Zain Saab is proud to have retained this tradition.
Pay a visit to this restaurant if you want a taste of the royal Mughlai food and if you want to experience the Old Delhi charm with majestic views of the Jama Masjid.
I heard a lot about this restaurant and specifically about the tandoori raan which is served in a few restaurants only in India and I finally got my chance and I enjoyed my treat here.
Danish Khan
Must have – korma / bheja / sheek kebab / roti and if you really want to try their best you can order the dish they serve after cooking for over 24 hours . You need to order them in Advance .