Where to Eat Late at Night in Delhi: 2026 Guide
Late-night eats Delhi: Jama Masjid kebabs till midnight, CP late dhaba, Khan Market cafes till 23:30 — veg and non-veg where open late.
Late-night eating in Delhi centers on Jama Masjid lane (kebabs/nihari till midnight), CP late dhaba/clean cafes till 23:30, and Khan Market late plates — Old Delhi lane veg stalls close ~19:00, night is Mughlai.
See day foods at what famous and kebab picks at best kebabs.
Where Open Late (2026)#
| Place | Till | What | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jama Masjid Matia Mahal lane | 00:00 | Seekh, burra, shammi, nihari, roomali — see kebabs | Best night food — Metro Chandni Chowk → rickshaw ₹50 — see late-night arrival traffic 22:00+ thinner |
| Karim's/Al Jawahar opposite Jama | 23:30 | Same | Tourist line shorter after 22:00 |
| Kake da Hotel, CP | 23:30 | Dal, butter chicken | CP late dhaba — near CP stay |
| Khan Market cafes | 23:00 | Modern plates | Near South Delhi edge — pricier |
| Old Delhi Paranthe Gali stalls | ~19:00 | Veg lane closes early | Daytime only — see parathas |
| Aerocity hotel 24h cafe | 24h | Room service / cafe | Transit night — see airport access |
Night Choose#
- Veg late-night? CP dhaba or Khan — Old Delhi veg lane closed — see best veg.
- Non-veg late-night? Jama lane 21:00–23:00 + rickshaw home — see is Delhi metro safe at night last train 23:30 — after, cab per metro vs cab.
“Three of us veg and non-veg, 10 PM near CP, want late-night eat. Jama lane or CP dhaba which open and what to order?”
FAQ#
Is Old Delhi food available late? Jama kebabs till midnight yes — veg Paranthe lane no — till ~19:00.
Is late-night safe? Jama lane busy till midnight + CP busy — lanes quiet after — stick busy spine — see safe at night.
Metro after late eat? Till 23:30 — after cab — see timings.