From luxury to budget: 4 places to explore in Delhi/NCR this week

Dining at restaurants offers a delightful escape from home-cooked meals, allowing patrons to savor diverse cuisines crafted by skilled chefs. The ambiance, whether cozy or chic, enhances the overall experience, making each visit memorable. Professional service ensures guests can relax and enjoy their meals without any hassle. It's a social experience, often shared with friends and family, creating cherished moments over delicious food. So, are you also looking to eat out this week? We are back with our weekly recommendations. Have a look.

Dakshin: Sheraton, New Delhi: Sheraton, New Delhi's Dakshin is an acclaimed restaurant renowned for its exquisite South Indian cuisine. This restaurant offers a well-rounded experience in terms of taste and hospitality. The menu showcases regional delicacies from different South Indian states. As one steps into Dakshin, the richness of the decor, with a touch of antique blended with luxury, stands out quite impressively. One can witness the South Indian cultural impact in various decor items like the Uruli, wooden carvings, Kuthuvilakku, and brass bells. The food is served in beautiful silver thalis with a number of small bowls filled with a variety of sides that testify to South India's rich culinary heritage. Diners at Dakshin can indulge in a variety of dishes, from spicy Chettinad specialties to the delicate flavors of Kerala, all prepared with authentic ingredients and techniques. We recommend the thali, which is a culinary tour of the entire South India. From rasam to vadai, fish fry, a variety of chutneys, mutton, chicken, biryani, and several types of local vegetables, the dining experience is a total gastronomical delight.

360 Degrees, The Oberoi, New Delhi: The Oberoi, New Delhi, has recently launched its new menu, which is a testament to interesting experiments, heritage, and legacy, along with numerous culinary stories that went into the making of this exhaustive menu, almost the size of a coffee table book. Manish Sharma, Executive Chef of The Oberoi, says that months of deliberation and experimentation led to the creation of this menu. For a stellar experience witnessing a unique amalgam of both traditional and modern dishes, we highly recommend visiting the place. With more sustainable and healthier options on the menu and a more inclusive approach towards people with special dietary needs and preferences, the menu has some amazing items to explore. Whether you love kebabs, noodles, seafood, or street food, there's something here for every palate. And the style with which the food is presented is quite unforgettable. For those who feel wary of ordering too much, there are multiple options for small plates as well.

Nando's, NCR: Looking for a quick bite with an emphasis on protein? Head to Nando's. Nando's, which has recently launched its Peri-Peri Flame Grilled Chicken, can be a great place to explore this weekend for spice lovers. The atmosphere in most of the outlets is quite vibrant, and if it is a weekend, it is a good idea to book a seat in advance. We recommend trying their Classic Chicken Burger Combo, Peri-Peri Chicken Wings, Paneer Skewers, or Chicken Skewers with Salsa and Naan, and Butter Paneer if you can't do without your Indian main course. The taste is reasonably good, and since the food is not loaded with oil, it is ideal for someone who is looking for a protein-rich meal.

American Burger Cafe, Vasundhara: Are you a true burger fan and have explored almost every single burger joint in the NCR? Try American Burger Cafe for its unique American-style burgers. After all, who can make burgers better than a country which has burgers as their national dish? These American-style burgers are quite tempting, and we recommend them for your weekend binge. The menu is quite a weekend special with all our secret indulgences on a single page! From moist and flavorful pizzas to wraps, sandwiches, momos, and fries, American Burger Cafe has a lot to offer. The food is tasty, and the portion size is good. Must-tries from their list include the Crispy Chicken Burger, Chicken Cheese Burger, Chicken Tikka Pizza, Pizza Pocket, and Chicken Popcorn.