Backpacking Northern India 31/45: Eating Mongolian Chicken Biryani in a Silver Bowl, Delhi

Backpacking Northern India 31/45: Eating Mongolian Chicken Biryani in a Silver Bowl, Delhi

If you ask mr.hotsia what is one of the most unique dining experiences in India, I can immediately say “Eating Mongolian Chicken Biryani in a Silver Bowl” in Delhi. This is something I will never forget from the trip.Backpacking Northern IndiaThis time

Delhi is widely known as a bustling and lively capital city, but in one corner of this city, mr.hotsia discovered a small restaurant selling Mongolian Chicken Biryani served in a silver bowl, a style favored by true North Indians. It’s not just about the taste of the food, but about experiencing a way of life and a culinary culture passed down through generations.

The silver bowl used to serve the food is a distinctive feature of Northern India, especially in Delhi where traditional eating customs are still preserved. The small silver bowl is divided into compartments for rice, curry, and various side dishes. The main dish I ordered was “Mongolian Chicken Biryani,” a chicken biryani cooked with unique spices, offering a balanced flavor and aromatic spices effortlessly.

During my journey fromBengaluruto Delhi, the difference in atmosphere and food flavors felt like traveling across worlds. Bengaluru, known for its cleanliness and technological advancement, has food that emphasizes modernity and diversity, while Delhi is a city full of tradition, and its food reflects the deep cultural roots of Northern India.

One thing mr.hotsia really enjoyed was sitting and eating from the silver bowl like this. It made me feel closer to the local way of life. Sometimes people passing by would greet me, or children in the neighborhood would look on with curious eyes. It’s an atmosphere you won’t find in fancy restaurants or popular tourist spots.

Besides the Mongolian Chicken Biryani, the silver bowl also included side dishes like fresh yogurt and pickled vegetables that helped cut through the richness perfectly. The sourness and freshness made this meal a perfect experience that I almost want to have again.

For anyone interested in trying this experience, I recommend not missing a walk through the small alleys of Delhi to find a small restaurant that serves food in traditional silver bowls. That’s your chance to encounter authentic flavors and the true dining culture of Northern India.

Many people may have seen or heard about chicken biryani in India, but eating it in a silver bowl is a charm on another level, completely different from eating on a regular plate. mr.hotsia thinks it’s like traveling back in time to truly experience the lifestyle of Indians in the past.

If you are planning a trip to Northern India, try stopping by Delhi and find time to eat Mongolian Chicken Biryani in a silver bowl. Then you will understand why mr.hotsia fell in love with this food and atmosphere so deeply that it’s unforgettable.

If anyone wants to follow mr.hotsia’s diverse travel stories in India, you can see more fromJourney to DarjeelingOr if you like big city style and modern technology, check outBackpacking Bengaluruwhich I have visited before. I guarantee you will see a truly different perspective of India.

At the end of this article, mr.hotsia would like to share a video I recorded at that time for everyone to watch. You will see the real atmosphere of eating Mongolian Chicken Biryani in a silver bowl in Delhi clearly.Click here to watch the video