Prabhu Chaat Bhandar
Chaat · Street Food · North Indian Snacks
Avg. for two
₹250
Hygiene
★★★★☆
Wait time · Weekend
15m
Reservation
Walk-in only
Prabhu Chaat Bhandar is one of central Delhi's most-loved hidden gems — a small chaat counter on UPSC Lane (next to the Union Public Service Commission building) that has been feeding Delhi's civil-service aspirants, journalists, and lawyers for over four decades. The outlet doesn't look like a restaurant. There is no signage worth mentioning, no seating beyond a few plastic stools, and the kitchen is a single counter with two large iron griddles and a row of steel containers. What this counter produces, however, is some of the most authentic Delhi chaat available anywhere in the city.
Location & How to Reach
How to Reach: UPSC Lane, near Union Public Service Commission, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110011. 7-minute walk from India Gate via Shahjahan Road. Nearest metro: Central Secretariat (Yellow/Violet Line), 12 minutes by auto-rickshaw (₹70–100).
Dietary & Suitability
Plan Your Visit
- Opening Hours
- 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM (all days; busiest 1:00–2:30 PM and 5:30–7:30 PM)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 5m · Weekend: 15m
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- Payment
- UPI · Cash
- Seating
- Standing only
- Washroom
- Nearby public facility
- Hygiene
- ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Pro Tip
Use the public washroom at India Gate or Khan Market before or after — no on-site facility. Skip the lunch rush (1–2:30 PM); evening (5:30 PM) is calmer with fresher chutneys.
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