Karim's Hotel Pvt. Ltd.

This used to be a very nice place years ago. I recently visited on a Friday around lunchtime, only realised later it may not be the best day. The place was so busy, which is good, however the restaurant doesn't look clean anymore, the seating area is very cramped, there is no proper method to get people seated according to when they arrived in the queue. Once seated it took ages before the waiter came to take orders, danger delay with the bill which is obviously not helping when it's busy, it's just a bit chaotic to have a relaxed meal. The food itself is quite nice, though I have had similar if not better food in other places in Delhi so I wouldn't visit this place again in a hurry.

Visited this hotel when we were on our trip to delhi, This hotel inside a small gully in the main street, You need to find it. No that big hotel, cleanliness is not that good, Saw many foreigners coming for lunch, Hotel has a good name for it. Large menu and table delivery is also fast, Must try if you are from outside of Delhi.

You need to go by either the metro or cab to a certain point then either walk for around 10 mins or take an electric tuktuk to reach jama masjid. Then it is a 2 mins walk inside a busy road with lots of restaurants. That is the bad part about going to eat here. Another is that it can get very busy. We were lucky as we went on a week day evening after 9 am and we got seated immediately. There are four seating areas. The food is too yum. The taste that I remember from 20 years back is still the same. I have been to other Karims around Delhi NCR but nothing beats having food here. The mutton nihari is so tender, the butter naan so fluffy and crispy at the same time. Mutton biryani was so flavourful. Even the chicken tandoori was good. If yiu dont know how to reach, just walk straight till you see the jama masjid then turn left. When you see a sign with arrow to the Karims hotel, take the small galli. You will see the place that is packed with people waiting to be seated.

While I was exchanging money in Old Delhi, I casually asked where I could find good Indian food nearby, and the owner immediately recommended this restaurant. This restaurant, established in 1913, is definitely one of the best Mughlai restaurants in Old Delhi. I ordered the Butter Chicken with Nans, and it was incredibly delicious. The place was also packed with customers. I highly recommend it!

This place is very clean and hygienic in terms of food. The staff is friendly and polite. Also have had one of the best meals out here, had ordered Nihari, mughlai chicken, tandoori roti, rumali roti & half rice. Mughlai gravy was bit heavy, Nihari is exceptional. Food taste & quality is 5/5. The quantity is less in terms of the prices. However they really do have the best food & taste is unmatched worth every bit for visiting. Definitely would recommend this place 💯 Value for money and fresh & amazing food and options.

If you are a Hyderabadi or If you have been to Hyderabad and tasted the Delicacies of Telangana then you will definitely miss something spicy here as most of the Mughalai Dishes are bit sweet and not spicy at all. We tried Chicken Stew and Mutton Korma. Only thing I loved the most was Tandoori Roti (which is bigger and tastier). I feel that the Food here is bit Overpriced for the Quantity which they provide. I would suggest to try out different options in Chandichowk than this over hyped Mughlai Restaurant.

Karim’s Restaurant, Jama Masjid – Overhyped & Disappointing Experience Karim’s, a 110+ year-old Mughlai restaurant, is known for its legacy since 1913. Located near Jama Masjid and a short walk from the metro station, it was packed on a busy Friday, especially after afternoon prayers. The streets were overflowing with visitors, and the air was filled with the aroma of kebabs, biryanis, and sheekh rolls. However, my excitement quickly faded due to poor crowd management and unresponsive staff. There were separate queues for dining and takeaways, yet everything felt chaotic. It took 45 minutes to get a seat and another 30+ minutes before a waiter finally took my order. Many diners had to repeatedly call for service, which was frustrating. Food Review: Sheekh Kebab (₹110/piece) – 9/10 Absolutely delicious! Juicy, well-spiced, and melts in the mouth. Worth trying. Mutton Korma (₹350 half) – 5/10 Disappointing! The gravy was decent but too oily, and the mutton pieces were mostly bones with little flesh. Not worth the hype. Mutton Stew (₹360 half) – 6/10 Overly oily with tough mutton pieces that were hard to chew. Not recommended. Tandoori Roti (₹15) – 9/10 Soft, well-cooked, and complemented the meal well. Final Verdict: The poor service and inconsistent food quality ruined the experience. Apart from the sheekh kebabs, everything else was underwhelming. The pricing doesn’t justify the quality, and the social media hype is misleading. Lucknow has far better Mughlai restaurants with superior food and service. ❌ Not recommended for those expecting a peaceful, well-managed dining experience.

Highly overrated Place. Can't Understand why there is so much hype about the place. I had seen every one was making video, reels and photos at this place. May be photos will be worth but food is definately not. Very Crowded, arrogant staff, high wait time all are secondary things. I don't like the primary thing which is food. I tried Chicken soup, Nalli nihari, gurda kaleji and Biryani. Chicken soup is the only thing I liked, It was white and creamy. Biryani was cold and too oily and no masala. Just oily rice with chicken pieces. Gurda kaleji gravy was tasteless. Tandoori roti was good. Nalli nihari was average. There are a lot of options available nearby.