Best Butter Chicken in Delhi: Where to Eat 2026
Best butter chicken Delhi: Moti Mahal Daryaganj origins, Aslam, Havemore — who does it right, what you pay, veg sides to order.
Butter chicken was born in Delhi — Moti Mahal Daryaganj 1947 (tandoor chicken in tomato-butter gravy) — that lineage plus Havemore and Moti's still top local votes, not the mall copycats.
See food canon at what famous and kebab night at best kebabs.
Top Picks#
| Shop | Since | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moti Mahal, Daryaganj | 1947 — origin | ₹600 half | The lineage story — crowded, book Sunday |
| Havemore, CP | 1960s Pandara Road | ₹550 half | CP lunch after India Gate |
| Daryaganj (restaurant) | 2019 lineage split | ₹600 half | New brand, old recipe chilli smoother |
| Moti Mahal Delux (South Delhi) | Chain | ₹650 half | Consistent South — near South Delhi stay |
Veg side: dal makhani + butter naan — share — veg friends eat at same table per best veg.
How to Order#
Half portion feeds two with naan — "half butter chicken + 2 butter naan + 1 dal makhani" for two is the classic — ₹900 total — see cost guide.
“Three of us non-veg, tonight in CP, want butter chicken authentic. Moti Mahal Daryaganj vs Havemore CP which nearer and worth queue?”
FAQ#
Is butter chicken spicy? Mild creamy — kids eat it — see street safely for spice guard.
Veg option? Dal makhani same gravy veg — pure veg restaurants do it — see best veg.
Can I find it Old Delhi? Karim's lane kebabs night — butter chicken better at Daryaganj sites above — Jama night for kebabs per late night eats.