The Chole Bhature King of New Delhi | Street Food Icons

Kawal Kishore Saluja and his family run Chache Di Hatti, a hole-in-the-wall eatery in New Delhi, India. On the menu is one single dish - Chole Bhature.
What sets Chache Di Hatti apart is their chole masala - a secret recipe handed down to Kawal Kishore by his father.
The eatery has been serving Chole Bhature since 1957 from just that one location and Kawal Chacha is in no hurry to make any changes. If you are in New Delhi, and want a heady Dilli ka nashta, do go over to Chache Di Hatti. Be prepared for the long queue, and the most amazing taste!
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[@cosbusta]

The part at the end about not chasing something new when you already have something secure really hit home.

[@luismontano7119]

There are a few great spots in my city. I sometimes tell the owners’ “please never change”.

[@virenderpal868]

Agar KFC MacDonald yahi sochtey woh aaj top par nhi hotey .

[@SS-rd6cv]

That's prolly why they're still stuck in the same place since decades....risk nahi loge toh growth hoga hi nahi.

[@sociopath2108]

maintain and grow

[@iamitsoni]

Where will the growth come then? You have to take risk to realize your potential.

[@Carpediem-cn3jq]

While addressing the news correspondent, the owner kindly says "beta" or daughter ... How sweet of him. God Bless you Sir 🙏

[@newsjunkieish]

This is the old culture of Delhi. Not the Abey tube, MC BC you hear today. I miss this simple culture of genuine people.

[@shahan484]

Indian tradition and culture

[@existence...]

Very common in India

[@harshwardhansingh8432]

He called her a beta woman 😭

[@nomad4k]

@@harshwardhansingh8432 oh god. 😂 Good one though.

[@salazar4026]

I've done btech in mechanical engineering but unable to find good job since last 2 years thus I will be soon reopening my late father's pav bhaji restaurant😁🇮🇳

[@ROSUJACOB]

Bless you Dear.

[@Medicoboi]

Hygiene and product quality will take u farr

[@salazar4026]

@@Medicoboi 🤝

[@salazar4026]

@@ROSUJACOB 🤝

[@mhdanswif6981]

💝

[@voetstryer]

I lived in Kamla Nagar as a student, one block away from this legendary shop some 17-18 years ago. These chhole bhaturey were a staple. Recently got a chance to have them again and By God! they still taste the same! These men know their craft. I wish them nothing but success

[@aniruddhbahuguna5462]

I don't found interesting.

[@saketpatel4612]

@@aniruddhbahuguna5462 yeah same , i heard a lot about them and went to eat there and it was good but not as much as i expected , maybe bcoz i kept my expectation too high bcoz of the hype

[@aniruddhbahuguna5462]

@@saketpatel4612 Not good. Real chola is made without potatoes.

[@prateekkhanna9941]

@@aniruddhbahuguna5462 try Sita Ram.. best one

[@oldnick1114]

I live here today, never tried them

[@manishagrover3357]

They have same taste , same way of serving .. I have grown eating chacha ke chole bhature especially aloo wale.. I have seen both the uncles feeding ppl since my childhood.. just one plate of their chola bhature and you feel like you are in heaven 🙂🙂

[@ssrchi2008]

Same here, I remember going there since 1980. Tastes amazing. It is very popular. We used to even get it during lunch or for work party at the University.

[@user-rb5xb4ou7y]

Would u like to go with me there? ☺️ Though I'm fond of Grover's Chhole Bhature nearby Dwarka area but however I wanna explore this too.. Lemme know if u would like to come with me..

[@rajv9921]

pls provide this location's address .

[@NoOneee345]

My parents used to live in Kamla Nagar. This was actually the place where they saw each other for the first time. Chache di Hatti has a special place in the hearts of my family. ❤❤

[@gaurimann7156]

i’m so glad chache di hatti is FINALLY getting the recognition it deserves

[@AkhilGupta7147]

really nice to see true stories of local delhi people and being content with what they have. full on respect and hope they continue for generations to come...

[@ashu8265]

paji is feeding a calf really nice to see

[@nexttogod7057]

And eating mutton curry in the night

[@Aa-tq9xt]

@@nexttogod7057 dude, beef and mutton are different.

[@karanlingayat7604]

@@nexttogod7057 yeah what u want likes? For adding something negative to a positive comment are proud?

[@cocomoose4730]

@@Aa-tq9xt so mutton is fine with you not beef?

[@justicebydeathnote]

@@cocomoose4730 anything is fine, let one eat what he wants iss logic se toh ban kardena chahiye bhai hindu gods ko bhi animal sacrifices jaate hain assam aana ya kabhi tamil nadu jana

[@hitmmann]

6:18 Sikhs are great person really. Uncle ne dil jeet liya jb choti gaaye ko bhi khane ko diya. 😍 🙏

[@70newlife]

Choti gai = Bachda

[@mohitnandgirikar7972]

07:18 Well said! What a man he is. The line he said is very deep and it is coming from his life's experience. 👏👏❣

[@mickzammit6794]

To me a simple bhatura in my hand is the best kind of comfort food. Not a sugary donut or anything else. Just bhatura. They're wonderful.

[@gaurakshak213]

Mummy banati hai tabhi simple lagta hai. Khud banake dekho, samajh aayega kitna simple hai

[@gmailaccount4185]

this man deserves a lot , the art he made , absolutely astounding

[@anirudh2727]

It’s been 25 years for me since I graduated from Kirori mal and I miss the chacha more than my time in college, now my kids are a big fan of chache di hatti ❤

[@RidingRootsAdventure]

Legit Bhatura Fan: Skips College Documentation for Chola Bhatura 😂

[@linkinboi911]

There are so many of these "legendary" chole bhature places in Delhi which end up disappointing you, this will not. Consistently good.

[@rohitjain3210]

Pal you must try Radhe Shyam's chana bathure at New Delhi railway station. Your perspective will most def change

[@bhaskarphukan3889]

@@rohitjain3210 bhai janakpuri mai omi k chole bhature mast hai. specially unke chole, bhature ok-ok hai

[@SonGoku-lq6xm]

@@rohitjain3210 I was just searching for this mention. Main Jaipur se kai bar unke chhole bhature khane jata hu. Mind blowing. Wo alag hi level ka taste hain. I don’t think anything beats it.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

Really? I have never been to this place, now will go there.

[@Adi-ev1uh]

There is only one CDH , rest all is crap

[@ravirao4392]

Shop owners message at the end is excellent seems very humble

[@arihantjain8156]

I grew up in Delhi, moved out of India and watching this video made my mouth water so much and made me miss the food. I just have one request for them, please start opening the shop on Sundays!! Chole Bhature are the staple breakfast for Sundays!!

[@newsjunkieish]

Hahaha yes, you make more money after moving out, probably have a better job, and lifestyle. But we can say we have better food. 😁

[@gigachad6117]

@@newsjunkieish ye flood

[@gunslinger4779]

@@gigachad6117 😜

[@jarhead11691]

@@newsjunkieish with that money he earns he can do whatever he wants and you can floods the comment section with your fake a$$$ spam

[@bluemotion4111]

I am from Rawalpindi , it's everywhere is Pindi but we have it with naan and roti 😋 the chacha msg in the end is also too straight forward as very own Rawalpindi attitude 😁

[@JapGujral2000]

Even my grandfather hailed from Pindi prior to partition, we call our tribe as "Pothwari/Potohari Biradri"

[@bluemotion4111]

@@JapGujral2000it's really great to hear from someone from India , we still speak pothwari , do visit Pakistan , you are welcome in pindi ❤️

[@VijayNinel]

But why do they call it only Pindi? And isn't it a part of Islamabad now?

[@JapGujral2000]

@@VijayNinel brother Islamabad is like 40 km from Rawalpindi

[@JapGujral2000]

@@VijayNinel just like Gandhinagar & Ahemdabad OR Ahemdabad & GIFT city

[@karmachegyal6524]

Ate zillion times in College for Breakfast. Inspite of Inflation, they've kept the rates so reasonable.

[@hello-dz8co]

90/- is reasonable? What in the world you live We get a whole thali, means a meal in approx 100/-

[@Anonymous-lu7xr]

@hello Well if you mention "world" in your comment then even as per current world's standard 90/- is fairly reasonable price which is equivalent to $1.13. India's scale of earning as a overall including rich or poor is certainly mediocre. It's just India as collective figure could not provide that level of earning which developed or developing parts of the world are insured with.

[@nisar_adil]

@@hello-dz8co Isnt it 70?

[@bangersmash342]

@@hello-dz8co It's in New Delhi

[@artivedi3887]

?!how much

[@kartikaysharma]

Nothing is comparable with these Chole Bhaturey , a very long queue is a regular feature .Wishing all the best to them .

[@sinjinimukhoty4909]

I remember going here with my father. Waiting for minutes in the queue to get our plate and i swear the chole. Ahhhhhhh it's the heaven in your mouth. The bhature is so soft yet fluffy. Really miss this taste

[@dodul65]

Simple, tasty commoners food loved since ages. The owner bears such simple yet strong work ethics and philosophy, especially the discipline. Admirable 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AT-tw8lf]

This happens when you are in love, you don't want to expand your life, you just want to extend it. This gentleman is in love with his work, he's not racing for food chain restaurants and Money, just enjoying.

[@desiborat]

Very aptly titled video. Love this truly legendary place, a must try for anyone wanting to have the best chola bhaturas in town while visiting Delhi.

[@ssrchi2008]

This is my all time favorite place. We used to live very close to this place. Now, whenever we go to Delhi, we get Chole Bathure from this place.

[@hindiyogaproject]

Their consistency is key apart from the obviously great taste- even their bustiers are stuffed.. love this place, the food and the people selling are very kind and talk respectfully too

[@RiteshKumar-zo1ft]

WTF is this comment. They sell bustiers along with chhole bhature?

[@charusharma2393]

Relived college times when this was a weekly staple! Visited them again this year after a long gap and the taste and experience was the same!! The uncle and his kids are so smiling and respectful, you can see they really like doing this! And aren’t we glad!!

[@thehaflonggirl9998]

Thank you for making this video! Next time I am in Delhi, I will surely pay a visit to this eatery. 🤗👍

[@k_t8042]

I have grown up on their chole bhature. The taste hasn't changed in all these years. I make it a point to eat chache ke chole bhature whenever I visit Kamla nagar

[@skp24242]

Loved listening to him. God bless him and his shop

[@AK-qz3vp]

The last time I was in Delhi was in 2015. I missed this! Next time I am in Delhi I must try this!!

[@PrasantNaidu]

Last words of the man who has seen life 🙏🙏🙏

[@anujarora4413]

Extremely meaningful lines at the end especially for the youth. Enjoy the moment, no need to keep chasing.

[@subodhbahuguna3226]

Right from my KMC days in eighties, I have been their regular client. Very well said by owners that the branded chole bhature costing 150-200 per plate are worthless compared to their offering. I have observed the Haldiram or Bikaneri bhature turn papad after sometime whereas Chacha ke bhature retains the softness even till next day. Their only emerging competitor is just round the corner to their shop I.e. SS Amritsari kulche wala

[@madhusudanhora2339]

Chole at Haldiram are horrible..

[@subodhbahuguna3226]

@@madhusudanhora2339 Very true. The choles & bhatures served by these famed HRs & Aggrawals mushroomed at every knook and corner of Delhi are just waste of money when pitted against pindi style chana bhature of Punjabi migrant owners.

[@ashishk6166]

@@subodhbahuguna3226 have u paid a visit to chole bhature wala in paranthe wali gali(chandni chowk). They too have good chole bhature..

[@subodhbahuguna3226]

@@ashishk6166 In return if I ask you that have you been to Chacha in Kamla Nagar?

[@ashishk6166]

@@subodhbahuguna3226 not really thus far but yeah I would definitely be going there sooner..

[@saritasharma3113]

Kamla nagar is my birth place, we are eating this since childhood..ultimate chole bhature..even star hotel cannot beat their taste..

[@RelaxWithNaturesBeauty]

Best video ever on the best chole👌 bhature shop in the world. They have no competition. 👍

[@manishsudan]

Their chole bhature is undoubtedly the best . the familiar faces and the tone with which this gentleman calls out the names for customer’s orders felt like a walk down the memory lane

[@harshitmalhotra3907]

As the TITLE says "He is Truly the King" when it comes to Chole Bhature in Delhi... Best Taste and Light on Pocket!!

[@2040ashish]

Great presentation and editing, it takes talent for this !!

[@tusharmehta4601]

I have grown up eating from here, it still tastes the same. Delicious and fresh.

[@avg_user-dd2yb]

And unhealthy.

[@kankit230]

@@avg_user-dd2yb did anyone ask ?? 🤡

[@esparian4775]

@@avg_user-dd2yb unhealthy snack indeed, but better than your packaged bs food

[@sanchitmehta7181]

@@avg_user-dd2yb poocha kisi ne ? POOCHA KISI NE ❓

[@shahzaib.q9499]

such a sweet guy, if it wasn't for partition we would be eating his chole bhature here in pindi, partition is a harsh reality but since we're neighbors now we should live with each other in peace and tranquillity 👍

[@awesomevideo5525]

Sorry to say, peace can't happen

[@ravip1849]

His Conversation is wiser and experienced . Suffering and hard work gave him this . He is still humble .

[@mohakha3]

That message in the end was gold!

[@divyanshdwivedi452]

It's not a regular street food video it's a documentary ❤️

[@gracysinghit03]

The most loving part of the vlog is sardarji feeding the calf while eating

[@tasteofindia1321]

I was not aware if this great place! Thanks a lot for making this video ... hoping to visit soon!

[@ramanshukla9288]

My favourite place since 45 years

[@Bullron]

My youth my first love has memories of this chacha di hatti No doubt ise jyada tasty chole delhi main nahi hai❤

[@anjalimalik4396]

I also grew up eating these delicious chole bhature 😋and still have very fond memories of it. When I use to visit my nana nani’s house it was at their back ally. It’s been 40+ years and I still miss them , now since I leave in Canada I miss them more 😌. Hopefully one fine day will go back to Kamala nagar to eat my favourite food 🥰

[@subratdam2115]

Delightful dish...been eating this when ever I get a chance for almost 4 decades.

[@himanshujovi]

Legendary place and uncle is really practising what he is preaching. He is content just focussing on solid quality cholley bhature

[@preetithukral2041]

Lovely chole bhature, no one can match the taste.It used to be all college parties menu. Jai chache di hatti! Last line which the owner said, has deep meaning.

[@neeleshc5527]

This guys summed up life in simple words.. It is just question of Survival.. work hard.... do what is possible... an b happy...

[@drpoonam3938]

I first visited this shop as a child in 1973.. then became a frequent visitor while studying in DU in 1981 and even till today I love aloo wale bhature by CDH

[@dishantvats8099]

Born and brought up in Delhi, now I’ve been living in Toronto for last 4 years, dhundne se nahi milte acche choley bhature, sab sili hui bread jaise bhature and feeke choley 😅

[@Farhamalik999]

Wow, what a wise person

[@Moderator.]

I taught him everything.

[@amitbajaj3272]

There chana bhathuras are the best I have ever tasted. Have been a fan since my college days a good 35 years now. They have steadfastly maintained their quality and taste and hats off to them for that.

[@abhinavsood681]

The last line of Mr. Saluja just hit me hard..."fassi chhod udti k piche nhi bhagna chahiye"🙏

[@into_the_void]

Good people and good food 👍🏼👍🏼

[@cecilvalentine9629]

They earn way more than 5-stars 😂😂😂

[@gaurimann7156]

i’ve had chache di hattie since i was a kid and it ALWAYS SLAPS yummmmmmm

[@bigwongfastfoodpragpur6194]

Aajkl ke jamane me aapke bhutron se jayda ...aap bhaiyon ka piyar bhut badiya laga....🙏👍🏿

[@BigV424]

It's interesting because that's when some people say is the best time to go out looking: is when you already have a secured job. Best time to apply/job search is when you already have a job.

[@pulomero]

Saw this a couple of days back on Munchies

[@SenorSol]

All kinds of super yum!!! I would make a special trip to Delhi just to try that chole bhature!!

[@bhakhan1]

God bless chacha ji. ❤ His cholley bhaturey & his words. There are thousands of gems in India. They dont want to chase big money. They are satisfied with their lives. One simple shop. No branches. That's their USP. Vice should cover some more of such places.

[@shantanusingh7600]

7:12 Dude is bulking to beat THANOS🤣🤣

[@oliveirasingson7592]

That dude in blue shirt seems so proud n happy about chole bhature ...lol

[@batraacademy3117]

Chacha ji gave the ultimate lesson at the end So honest and So gentle

[@wowkumarv]

Really appreciable photography and editing 🎉

[@dontwannabefound]

Nice - I know indias changing but some things are still the same which is nice to see

[@SG-pc4sv]

0:58 Found the secret ingredient behind all that savoury food!

[@demonbhai2118]

😂😂

[@desiTravelerOfficial]

Oh now I need to go there... i love there Chole Bhature......

[@kechu-AKA-Gaurav]

Chache di hatti ....bachpan se khaate aaye h...aaj b wahi taste

[@johrik6377]

Radheyshyam Delhi's best chole bhature 👌😋😋😋

[@MelodyCrab]

I miss this place. Usually have a banta after eating here

[@bronkoironheart9005]

Miss Banta in hot summer

[@everythingisawesome2903]

What's banta?

[@bronkoironheart9005]

@@everythingisawesome2903 soda

[@ayushphukan2448]

1:00 legendary hands

[@harishregada6788]

Great food.. and great words 🙌

[@sidlawyer]

This is in North campus, Delhi university area. I did my law there. I ate like at least 500 times here.

[@mohitaggarwal7583]

Kamla nagar me hai na ki North campus me. Kamala nagar wahan se pas me jaroor hai

[@artivedi3887]

Land mark any mentor station near by?

[@sidlawyer]

Vishvavidyalaya metro station... Take a rikshaw 20 rs.. you are there

[@arifwinks]

Batwara nahi hona chahiye tha yaar, kitna dard , kitni yaadein , kitni majboori... Rabrakha..

[@praveeshkt]

what a lovely quote to end the video. wow

[@FunGun6922]

We used to eat regularly this same chole masala the original version in Rawalpindi nearby our University campus. Nice to see the value of taste

[@ghumshuda_praani]

उड़ती के पीछे मत भागो, फसी पर ध्यान दो ♥️♥️♥️

[@Shubham_665]

00:59 secret of taste

[@prathappoojary3618]

😂

[@Aman-nk5uq]

😂😂😂😂

[@ayushsaini8877]

Always had it since our childhood, same old taste

[@badimummas5724]

Bohot acchi bat kahi unhone last me.....Jo h usi me satisfied raho....hum bhi inke chole bhaturo k fan hn

[@ayushchaudhary1916]

The whole video was too satisfying....... But the last statement of the Shop owner has broken my heart. That's the small mind of our indian citizen..........

[@dsbdsb6637]

Instead of seeing it as small mind try to see the reason for it {it is not driven by profit alone otherwise look at how food is getting homogenized globally}. Diversity only remains when it is rooted locally.

[@iceman1125]

Grew up in the hood, Chacha makes good chole bhature. In my opinion, there's another which tastes even better. I have a list of all the great chole places in old delhi :)

[@theawantikamishra]

List them please :) New in Delhi, will explore those

[@iceman1125]

@@theawantikamishra you need to go to nand di hatti in sadar bazar. According to my own non scientific method, it's the best I have tested ever. once you do try it let me know your thoughts on it

[@theawantikamishra]

@@iceman1125 :) okay keep checking this thread, will update

[@iceman1125]

@@theawantikamishra hehe enjoy it will be an adventure in itself finding that shop in sadar bazar 😂

[@bhawnasharma8635]

I live near 2 km radius from that shop. Now i m out of Delhi for 6 months now, and was craving and is craving this so much 🥺🥺🥺

[@ashishguptagatyt]

I am somehow loving his way of talking, he is with so punjabi/pakistani mixed accent and talking very common things. Not sure if someone has noticed but he address reporter as "beta" (@1:23 + other times as well) which isvery genuine intself. "Fasi ko chhod ke udti ke peeche nahi bhagna chahiye"..

[@deepakjedia7825]

Have you ever heard about Radheshaym chole bhature (paharganj)?? He is the real king 1. Radhe Shyam 2. Nagpal ( ashok Vihar) 3. CDH 4. Sitaram Diwanchand( paharganj) 5. Shri ganesh corner (laxminagar) 6. Haldiram ( jb kuch na mile)

[@johrik6377]

Ye hi real serial h chole bhature ka delhi mei.. & Radheyshyam Delhi's 👌1.

[@DS-qo3vd]

I've tried them all. They taste great but still paani bharte hain yeh sab Chache di hatti ke aage.

[@sanchitsinghania4571]

Radhe Shyam's too overrated. People who havent had good chole bhature overhype it. As for Shri Ganesh Corner, it serves cow dung and not chole bhature. Dont know about Nagpal Ashok Vihar, but Nagpal Gandhi Nagar sells good stuff. Sitaram used to be good but now its quality has degrded a lot. Best Chole bhature I've had are those of Om Di Hatti(Shkati Nagar Chowk), CDH and Gol Hatti(Fatehpuri).

[@SweetPotatoPH]

everyone looks like they take engineering class 😂😅😂😅😂

[@vineetsingh5690]

Amusing taste for last 30 yrs . Yummy

[@TojiFushigoroWasTaken]

Im craving for chole bature rn

[@sayonmitra8154]

Same here

[@ROSUJACOB]

@@sayonmitra8154 bega chesthundi 👍

[@snysir]

Indian Food going international so good to see.

[@pushpindersingh4singh408]

This is Punjabi food

[@jporob]

@@pushpindersingh4singh408 and punjab is india

[@ooffactor]

@@pushpindersingh4singh408 copy right lagale fuddu

[@krunalbhosle2390]

@@pushpindersingh4singh408 chup be khalistani

[@shivamtomar]

Nice one vice And Sir ne jo baate last 20sec me boli wahi hai zindagi ka sach

[@nicksaha1021]

Last line was a great lesson I can say 🙌🏻

[@OliviaN7]

What is the price of Chole bhature?

[@blurryblueee]

Less than 1 dollar in india

[@Zeroone6969]

@@blurryblueee neighbourhood shop sells it for like 60 cents per plate

[@nisar_adil]

its mentioned in the video, 70 INR

[@yamatoishida3560]

@Ragoen nonsense I have eaten from there everyday for 2 years . Its great food

[@Theguywhomakesulaugh]

@Ragoen weak ass stomach.

[@pranabgemini]

Proprietorship business. Still stuck with their secret recipies. Lot many workers left speaks a lot.

[@esotericonetwork]

you are either a communist or a failure.