This guide to the best kebabs in Delhi takes you from the smoky lanes near Jama Masjid to polished modern grill kitchens. You will find what to order, how much it costs, how to reach each area and where to eat nearby, so you can plan a proper kebab trail. If you have been searching for a kebab near me or the best seekh kebab in Delhi, start here.Kebabs are part of Delhi's identity.

The Mughal kitchens that grew around the Red Fort shaped a whole style of grilled meat, and that tradition still lives in the lanes of Old Delhi, where kebabs are cooked over charcoal on the street itself. From there the style spread to Nizamuddin, Connaught Place and fine dining restaurants across the city. Every area has its own version, and every food lover has an opinion.

A great kebab is about texture and smoke. A seekh should be juicy, well spiced and slightly charred on the outside. A galouti should be so soft that it melts the moment it touches your tongue. A tikka should be tender and marinated through, never dry. And the accompaniments matter too: warm sheermal or rumali roti, mint chutney, sliced onions and a squeeze of lemon turn a good plate into a great one.