Rude chef

Southeast Asian restaurant · Safdarjang Enclave

Rude chef

Southeast Asian restaurant · Safdarjang Enclave

Enclaves, 70 E, F/F, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029, India

Highlights

Exceptional seafood, authentic Thai flavors, and homemade rice wine

Enclaves, 70 E, F/F, Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029, India Get directions

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"Price Range: $$ A couple of years ago, Rude Chef opened to instant popularity in Delhi’s youthful, restaurant-filled neighborhood of Humayunpur. It’s run by a small, skilled team led by a talented, nonchalant chef who worked in several upscale kitchens across the city before he started his own. The restaurant is casual, and has nicely plated but unpretentious food, including global hits like fried calamari, fish tacos, and thai curries. Get the rice wine, a fermented beverage drunk across India’s Northeastern states and Indigenous communities, served here luxuriously pink in trademark goblets. Starters, as is the general rule in Delhi restaurants, are better than mains, especially the som tam salad, the pulled buffalo meat salad, and the birria wraps filled with tender, spiced meat and ordered in succession by every table in the restaurant. Know before you go: There is almost no vegetarian food here, save one menu listing of steamed edamame." - Sharanya Deepak

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M A Khan

Google

This place is absolutely fantastic, great food, small menu and great ambiance. It is truly a hidden gem in Humayunpur and the service is friendly and the food appears very quickly to your table. I have tried their buff skewers and Rude chef prawn curry last time which were good , this time I had a tenderloin salad which was superlative, I did also try the raw papaya salad but it was not as spicy as the original thai one.

Vin Vin

Google

Probably the best seafood place to eat and north eastern food. Absolutely love it, not fully authentic but still the taste is very good. Their rice beer is light but nice. Been here 2 times and definitely will come again when I travel.

Anandita Walia

Google

the seating at the first floor is better than the rooftop as it feels more homely and filled with the goodness that is the seafood aroma. We had the calamari, prawn curry and minced chicken paired with their in-house rice wine. The food was impeccable, unbelievably fresh and the wine complemented it perfectly. The flavours of the prawn curry are a must try! The minced chicken was packed with flavour but fell a bit dry, which isn't anyone's fault as the dish calls for it, they can definitely add a few more leafs of lettuce to bypass this. The homemade mint sauce provided with the calamari is amazing. Will visit again to try the other dishes, this place is that good. They know what they are doing, a must try for seafood lovers stuck in the city.

Patricia

Google

Rude Chef was on my list for a while and I finally got to try the food here. It is located on the 1st floor and there is no lift only stairs. The ambiance is quaint and minimal and staff is courteous and polite. For the appetizers we got the crispy calamari and the chicken kaarage. The calamari was well cooked and well seasoned. It was served with a mayo and jalapeno dip which went well with the dish. I just feel the quantity was slightly less for the price. The chicken was equally tasty as well and it was served in a spicy basil sauce which was good. For the mains we had the chicken soba noodles in a spicy black bean sauce. The noodles were well cooked and the sauce was actually spicy which I loved. The portion could have been better. Missed trying the rice wine though. Overall the food seems good but prices are slightly higher than the other restaurants around. Also a lot of the menu comprises of seafood with just a few items in chicken.

Ghaniya Aureen

Google

If you are looking for a good steak in Humayunpur, this is the place. The ambiance is subtle and minimalistic. The taste is authentic so don't expect spices or salt overpowering the dishes. But if you want to experience good Thai food, this is the place you can choose.

Sniha Bhagawati

Google

Where to start? The food was exceptional, the wine was superb, and the hosts were delightful. The Rude Chef left an impression—amazing in their own way! The flavors were incredibly fresh, the portions generous, and it was all truly value for money. I’d definitely love to visit again.

Arindam Majumder

Google

I tried the food at Rude Chef. Hands down the best sea food in Delhi and a very well done steak. Don't forget their home made wine to wash it down. The best of Delhi are in the lanes where a SUV can't go.

jeffrey joseph

Google

Amazing food, Cosy space, well lit. Good for a gathering of 2 to 6 max. Limited menu options, but all good and reasonably priced. You can try amazing rice wine here. Must visit if you love Thai and sea food.