'Jab we went' to the iconic Khan Chacha, Khan Market

What do a group of senior corporate executives, 5 college students, 4 ladies out for the day and a couple doing up their home interiors have in common? Quite simply, 'Khan Chacha', the famous little food joint at Khan Market, New Delhi.It was a full house with all the above mentioned people ( and many more) when we dropped-in for a quick bite a few days back.We were hot, tired and hungry- we had been looking for lights and other misc fittings for our home at the adjoing Lok Nayak Bhavan and it had been a long morning.Happily , I can tell you that as a 'first' the entire experience was was a very pleasant one.With rugged interiors, the delicious aroma of great kebabs cooking, followed by a satisfying, well priced meal in just over Rs 500, it was exactly the kind of visit that leaves one wanting more.

Unmistakably 'Khan Chacha' A little background check and I learnt that Khan Market which was established in 1951 and named in honour of Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan (brother of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan), has been ranked as the costliest retail location in India. In 2010, it was rated as the world's 21st most expensive retail high street by real estate firm Cushman and Wakefield and is consistently ranked as one of the costliest high-end streets.So one might actually wonder if all the restaurants here were priced steeply. Happily, the inimitable Khan Chacha wasn't.

The revamped eatery now has rough hewn tables, chairs and a glass encased open kitchen and can accomodate up to 40 people at a time. But considering the long queues that this eatery has seen in the past, a second floor is now being planned.As far as two key ingredients-taste and value for money go, it puts in a huge effort.With a recently introduced 'Aloo roll', the vegetarians get an interesting option adding to the number of customers already coming in by the scores.In the non-vegetarian section, two new entries, the 'fish tikka roll' and 'shaami kebab' make the overall choices that much more delightful. The procedure for getting your hands on your meal at this very popular self service restaurant is fairly simple.You go up and place your order at a window and an order number appears on a screen above the kitchen hatch when it is ready. Simply collect and tuck right in!

The quick, efficient and hardworking team The comprehensive and economical menu

Spoilt for choice Our Chicken Haryali Rolls- A meal for two in just over Rs 500 With well known personalities from all walks of life walking in randomly, this little restaurant has received an unbelievable amount of media coverage. One look at the walls and one sees it- bright, beautiful and very informative. The very visible media splash

Standing at the most recognisable location Goes without saying, I had to have a keepsake of my first visit here so this is it.