Delhi Food Tours

No. 6 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, India

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Mum's Kitchen - Your view during the cooking class :-D

The only cooking experience in Delhi to offer you this view!

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Ranked #5 of 96 activities in New Delhi

121 Reviews

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Owner description: Food tours, cooking classes and bad jokes. Take your pick (the bad jokes are not optional).Delhi Food Tours (DFT) is India's only award winning food... more » Owner description: Food tours, cooking classes and bad jokes. Take your pick (the bad jokes are not optional).Delhi Food Tours (DFT) is India's only award winning food tour experience! Listed on Lonely Planet and Viator, recommended by leading 5 star hotels and the #1 food tour in Delhi on Tripadvisor, why try anything else? We are also the food tour operators for the Australian High Commission, the American Embassy and the American Women's Association! Still not impressed? Alright, let me tell you how we operate. Are you looking to get an insight into food from across India? Have you ever wondered about the difference between North Indian and South Indian Food? All you need is a tour with the Award winning DFT! India's only food tour to be have been awarded the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence! With over 550 guests from 37 countries in our first year, DFT is the most reliable food tour experience in Delhi. The creation of a former lawyer and his wife (a corporate trainer), all tours are run by the owners personally. Imagine this, a husband-wife duo, pick you up from your hotel and take you to up to 6 different restaurants, tasting food, tea and coffee from across India in 3-4 hours! Transport, unlimited food, bottled water, bad jokes and hand sanitizer are included in the price! We guarantee atleast one guide per 4 guests to ensure a personalized experience. The owners answer your emails and conduct tours personally! We focus on small family run restaurants and don't include street carts or Old Delhi on account of our standards of hygiene. We've catered to over 550 guests and have not had a single case of 'Delhi Belly'! If you don't believe us, read our reviews!We are also the only food tour of India to be recommended by 5 star hotels such as Le Meridien, Westin and the Imperial! When you eat with us, culture is edible! Don't forget to check out our new product - Mum's Kitchen (cooking classes with Mrs. Kalra). These classes are conducted in the Kalra Family's lush green estate, 45 minutes outside of Delhi and are followed by a lunch with the family. A truly unique experience that takes the pants off any other cooking experience in Delhi!

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JadeKuiters

Sydney, Australia

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11 reviews

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“Honeymoon highlight - both cooking class and tour”

Reviewed May 9, 2013

We had been travelling for nearly two months when we signed up for mum's cooking class and I can honestly say it is the highlight of the trip so far. Our new India mum heard we were honeymooning and greeted us with by marrying us in the Hindi style. From there we cooked up 8 delectable authentic dishes. Mum was... More

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Henny1013

New York City, New York

2 reviews

“Taste of Delhi”

Reviewed April 23, 2013

This was a great way to experience Delhi and try some places I normally would have been worried to eat at. Our host was lovely and took us to some great places. If you are looking to test all the yummy food Delhi has to offer, look no further. Book this tour and enjoy some amazing food!

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Dear Guest Thanks a lot for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with us. I look forward to eating with you again some day :) Best Regards, The DFT Family More

TucsonTuscan

Arizona

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“Cooking in India with Mum”

Reviewed April 14, 2013

This cooking class was a wonderful introduction to India and Indian food from a delightful, foodie family. If you are beginning your India adventure in Delhi, there's not a better way to start. Our teacher, Mum, was charming, open, and informative. Many thanks to the family for opening their home to us! Our favorite recipes were for the samosas, pakoras,... More

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Dear Guest Thanks so much for your kind words. I must say that your review captures the beauty of a cooking class in India. Indian food suffers from many stereotypes. Why? Because Non-Indian people make 'Indian' food in 'Indian' restaurants all around the world and none of the food they make is truly Indian! The most common stereotype is that... More

flicka15

mumbai

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“Mum's Kitchen Indian Cookery Class”

Reviewed April 13, 2013

Yesterday I attended a cookery class organized by Delhi Food Tours at their farmhouse south of Delhi. We have lived in India for many years and cooked and eaten many Indian dishes. I along with a friend had the good fortune yesterday to learn how to make the best chicken biryani I have tasted (and I have tasted a lot... More

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Dear Guest Thanks so much for your review. Mum will be flattered to know she was compared to Madhur Jaffrey :) It's a great honour that seasoned chefs such as yourself considered Mum's Kitchen worthy of your time. I have no doubt that you will put those recipes to good use at home :) The truth is that when Mum... More

SAR424

Delhi

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“Home in Mum's Kitchen”

Reviewed April 12, 2013

What a wonderful way to truly experience Delhi...freshest herbs, delicious Indian foods and a welcoming home make this a treat for even a stranger and recipes are included! Perfect for a chef or just a visitor wanting a great meal and wonderful company. One more star for Delhi Food Tours!

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Dear Guest Thanks so much for your review. It was great to learn that expats based in Delhi consider our cooking class worthwhile. We are fully aware of the fact that there are plenty of cooking classes in Delhi but you still chose to learn with Mum and we are grateful for your faith in us :) I hope you... More

Louis P

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“No Reservations!”

Reviewed March 25, 2013

Have you ever wondered what it be like to be Anthony Bourdain for an afternoon? Here is your chance to be privately escorted around New Delhi with an Indian street food expert. Meet Prashant Kalra: blogger, tour guide and New Delhi native. From a line of Delhi restaurateurs, this former lawyer runs his tour company with the professionalism of a... More

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Dear guest, Flattery will get you everywhere! Thank you so much for your review and uploading those pictures. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your meal with us and that I was able to share a little bit of the magic of my city with a fellow foodie! The variety of food in Delhi makes it a fascinating place for anyone... More

CVanmari

Durban, South Africa

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5 helpful votes

“Incredible Experience”

Reviewed March 24, 2013

A great introduction to eating in India. A must do for all Foodies. Host Prashant is entertaining and knows all the best local food spots. All tastes catered for and a variety of options. Extremely professional and interesting. Go hungry. We skipped lunch and still had to make the last course a take away. Having said that i guess we... More

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Dear Guest, The greatest compliment we receive is when our guests heave a happy and sated sigh when they finish eating! I'm glad that you enjoyed this experience with us. We pride ourselves on the customised journey we provide our guests, but it still feels great to know we got it right. Thank you for taking the time to write... More

Kookie8

Gold Coast, Australia

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25 helpful votes

“Highly Recommended”

Reviewed March 18, 2013

As it was our first time to India my husband and I were very wary of the food and so we thought a food tour on the first day was a good idea and it definitely was. Prashant couldnt have been more helpfu, informative about the food and also Delhi history and life in general. He really put our minds... More

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Dear Guest Thanks so much for your review. I'm glad that you embarked on an adventure with us :) Guests are often skeptical about Indian food and the dreaded Delhi Belly... genuinely so! Having someone local show you around and handpick the restaurants and dishes can make the difference between a fantastic experience and a gastronomical nightmaire. I'm glad you... More

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Mosta

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11 reviews

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“A very satisfied belly :))”

Reviewed March 14, 2013

I wanted to write this review as soon as the food tour was over so i didn't forget anything but low and behold that didn't happen so i hope i give this the credit it deserves! I was on holiday with another couple who organised the food tour so basically all i had to do was rock up :) We... More

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Dear Guest India is an amazing place to visit with so many potential 'trip highlights'. So when a guest considers a tour with us to be a highlight of their entire trip to India, it's the best compliment ever! It helps when compliments like this come from a restaurant owner/head chef :) I'm extremely grateful for your review and it... More

Dachopfather

Leicester, United Kingdom

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“Delhi Food Tours Delights !!”

Reviewed March 14, 2013

Our first full day in Delhi and my wife had booked a day with Delhi Food Tours for us and our two friends from Malta . A motley crew . My wife is Punjabi so knows her Indian food very well , one of our friends is a head chef and the other a restaurant manageress so you could say... More

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Dear Guest I must admit, when I first met you guys, I was quite intimidated! Your wife speaks better Punjabi than my Granny and your friends were restaurants owners and chefs! I thought to myself, "I'm in trouble now"! But before I knew it, I was laughing so hard that I had to pull over to avoid crashing the car!... More