Hello Delhi! I kept seeing signs for this on my way back from work. Tucked away in an unassuming corner off of Mansfield Blvd, Cafe Delhi is a treat for your taste buds. Their concept breaks the typical Indian restaurant mold. Fast food, tea, coffee, Indian specialty beverages and tapas at reasonable prices! The menu is simple with recognizable Indian dishes as well as some new ones. This place is meant for snacking and take out.
I ordered two popular Indian snacks, Pani Puri and Papdi chaat. Pani puri (fry bread with water - literally) consists of little puffs of fried crispy dough filled with spiced potatoes and cilantro chutney. They come with a small pouring bowl filled with spicy savory water that's slightly chilled. The perfect way to eat them is to fill your golden crisp puff with the water and pop it in your mouth before the water spills out. Eating it without making a mess is an art to be mastered! Cafe Delhi's pani puri and Papdi chaat were fresh and tasty. I loved every bite - it was the perfect wrap up for a busy week. Steven ordered his Indian staple, Paneer Tikka Masala with Naan. The masala base was creamy and spicy with green peppers and onions. The Paneer rightfully was the true star of this dish. Soft and succulent, this Paneer was melt in your mouth good - a 9.5 on the yumm factor. I enjoyed my first adventure at Cafe Delhi and am already planning the next one!