Qureshi Kabab, Al Yamin and Al Jawahar at Jama Masjid

Qureshi Kabab Jama Masjid (Abdul Ghani Qureshi Kabab Corner)

Delhi Tourism describes Abdul Ghani Qureshi Kabab Corner as a kebab spot near Jama Masjid run by the Qureshi brothers and operating for more than 70 years. The house style is mutton or chicken kebabs wrapped in layers of roomali roti and served with onions, which makes it a good stop for eating on the go.

Qureshi Kabab menu

• Mutton kebabs and chicken kebabs, rolled in roomali roti (non-veg)
• Fish tikka (non-veg)
• Chicken achari (non-veg)
• Chicken changezi (non-veg)

• Listed hours (Delhi Tourism): 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, all days
• Listed number (Delhi Tourism): 09717326041
• Nearest metro: Jama Masjid (Violet Line)

Al Yamin, Jama Masjid

Delhi Tourism lists Al Yamin near Jama Masjid as one of the few eateries in the area serving Continental food alongside Mughlai dishes, with a menu of more than 50 items. Its signature is malai tangri: chicken drumsticks cooked in a thick, spiced cream.

Al Yamin menu highlights

• Malai tangri (non-veg): the signature
• Chicken burra (non-veg)
• Fish tikka (non-veg)
• Kadai paneer (veg)
• Double decker burger

• Listed hours (Delhi Tourism): 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, all days
• Listed number (Delhi Tourism): 09599456723
• Nearest metro: Jama Masjid (Violet Line)

Al Yamin is a useful pick for a mixed group, since it has a paneer dish and familiar fast-food items next to the tandoori chicken.

Al Jawahar, Jama Masjid

Al Jawahar sits at 8, Matia Mahal Road, opposite Gate No. 1 of Jama Masjid, per District. Outlook Traveller reports it was founded in 1948, is named after Jawaharlal Nehru and is run by three brothers.

Al Jawahar menu highlights

Delhi Tourism names Jahangiri, changezi and Afghani chicken as signatures, with biryani, mutton korma, khamiri roti, seekh kebab, nihari and butter chicken also popular. Diners on District mention mutton ishtu (stew), mutton bheja curry, mutton burrah, gilafi kebab and chicken barra.

• Listed hours: 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM (District, Oct 2026); Delhi Tourism lists 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Outlook Traveller lists 8 AM to midnight
• Cost for two: reported Rs 1,100 (District listing, Oct 2026); Outlook Traveller's iftar guide reported Rs 1,500 for two (2024 to 2025)
• Listed numbers (Delhi Tourism): 011 23275987, 011 23264126

Kallu Nihari and the nihari tradition

Outlook Traveller's iftar guide lists Kallu Nihari at 180 Chhatta Lal Mian, behind Delite Cinema in Daryaganj, close to the mosque. It serves nihari with khamiri roti, carries on the nihari tradition associated with Kallu Mian, and during Ramzan opens just before iftar for about an hour, with a reported cost of about Rs 300 for two. Outside Ramzan its hours may differ, so check before going.

Nihari, the slow-cooked mutton dish, is the classic Old Delhi breakfast, as Delhi Walks notes. Other well-known nihari names such as Haji Shabrati are often searched together with these places, but this guide could not verify current details for them.

Which one should you pick?

For the other big names, see Karim's and Aslam Chicken, or the food near Jama Masjid hub.

Tips for the Matia Mahal food lanes

• Evening is peak time. Qureshi and Al Yamin open in the afternoon or evening, and the lanes are liveliest after sunset.
• Mostly non-veg. Vegetarians will find more choice at Al Yamin (kadai paneer) than at the kebab corners.
• Respect the mosque. The lanes face an active mosque; dress modestly and keep noise down near the gates, especially at prayer times. See the Jama Masjid visitor guide.
• Finish with dessert at Cool Point (shahi tukda) or Kallan Sweets in the Matia Mahal bazaar, both listed by Delhi Tourism, or with a rooftop view at Gumbad Cafe.