Karim Hotel

That said, timing truly matters here. My strong recommendation is to visit early in the evening, before the dinner rush begins. When the crowd is manageable, the service is noticeably better and the overall dining experience feels far more relaxed. As the rush builds up, service quality does tend to drop, which can slightly dull the charm of the meal. Food Highlights 🍽️ The mutton at Karim’s is an absolute must—hands down the best mutton I’ve ever had. The depth of flavour, tenderness of the meat, and richness of the gravy are simply unmatched. While chicken dishes are available, I would strongly suggest prioritising mutton over chicken, as this is where Karim’s truly excels. The bread selection also deserves special praise. The naans and roomali rotis are excellent—soft, well-cooked, and surprisingly filling. Even a single piece pairs beautifully with the gravies and can easily satisfy your hunger without over-ordering. What Makes It Special An interesting aspect of Karim’s is its central kitchen, from which food is served across multiple nearby seating spaces and hotels. Despite this unique setup, the quality remains consistent, which speaks volumes about their process and legacy. While kebabs are popular, in my opinion, the bone-in dishes—especially mutton—are the real stars. Meat cooked on the bone carries a depth of flavour that simply can’t be replicated, and Karim’s does it exceptionally well.

Kareem’s Hotel is a paradise for non-veg lovers. Rich Mughlai flavors, tender kebabs, and perfectly cooked mutton dishes make it stand out. The aroma, taste, and authenticity are unmatched. A must-visit if you love classic North Indian non-veg food. 🍗🔥

This place stays true to old delhi. The ambience is pretty fantastic and pulls you in with it's charm. The eating experience is quite unique because if you're 2-3 people you'll most likely be sharing it with other people. And i enjoy that, having conversation with new people around and getting to know what do they enjoy. But although the food i found pretty average to be honest. Nothing like I haven't had it before. But an experience I'm glad to have tried.

One of the legendary restaurants in jama masjid, Karim's has charm, a noor of taste but here is the pilot so a sunny day of winter I asked my 2 friends to join me for a lunch in karim's we went there not waiting time we set and got the menu and plates on time but then it felt like they are checking out patience level khairrr somehow we got to order and we ordered chicken karahi and chicken jahagiri half half and to compliment this we ordered tandoori roti which I liked the taste of the these 2 dishes i couldn't figure it out chicken karahi was still kind of spices but jahagiri I don't know it wasn't spicy at all i mean idk maybe that was the way of cooking but I kind of didn't enjoy it.

Located near Jama Masjid, every food lover should have at least once eat at karim's. That said, timing really matters here. My strong suggestion is to go early in the evening, before the dinner rush begins. When the place is less crowded, the service is noticeably better and the overall experience is far more enjoyable. As the crowd increases, the service quality does tend to deteriorate, which can take away from the charm of the meal. Coming to the food, mutton is an absolute must at Karim’s — and honestly, it’s the best mutton I’ve ever tasted. The depth of flavour, tenderness, and richness of the gravy are on another level. While chicken dishes are available, I would strongly recommend prioritising mutton over chicken here. This is where Karim’s truly shines. The bread items deserve special mention. The naans and roomali rotis are excellent, and even a single piece is surprisingly filling and satisfying. They complement the gravies perfectly and can easily quench your hunger without needing excessive quantities. An interesting aspect of Karim’s is that there is one central kitchen, with food being served across multiple nearby seating spaces and hotels. Despite this setup, the quality of the food remains consistent. While the kebabs are popular, in my opinion, the bone-in pieces — especially mutton — are the real stars. The flavour you get from meat cooked on the bone is unmatched, both in quality and taste.

Kareem’s, located near Jama Masjid, is one of Delhi’s most iconic restaurants with a long-standing reputation. However, if you’re not familiar with Old Delhi, it can be a bit difficult to locate, as it’s tucked away inside a narrow and crowded alleyway filled with shops and street vendors. The area is lively but hectic, so be prepared for a bit of a walk through the lanes. Once seated, you’re greeted with a plate of sliced onions, a lemon wedge, and mint chutney, which is a nice traditional touch before your meal. Items I tried: Tandoori Roti Mutton Korma Mutton Seekh Kebab Chicken Seekh Kebab The dishes were decent overall, though I felt the Mutton Korma had a dominating rose-water flavor that didn’t quite suit my taste. The kebabs were tender but didn’t live up to the high expectations I had after watching several online reviews. Also, the prices are slightly on the higher side, especially considering the portion sizes and the overall dining setup. In summary, an average food experience for me — perhaps my expectations were too high — but still worth visiting once for the legacy and atmosphere that makes Kareem’s such a well-known name in Delhi’s food scene.

Their best dish was pathetic, i.e. Mutton Korma, as being the regular mutton eater, I am sure that was not mutton. And their behaviour towards me as being the Hindu was not appropriate. Just overhyped. Better try other places.

The food here is truly outstanding — full of flavor, fresh, and prepared with great attention to quality. Every dish tastes delicious and leaves a lasting impression. The only thing I felt is that the portion size is a bit small for the price. We order Mutton Korma and Nihari