10 state bhawans in Delhi and their must-have dishes

India is a land of flavours and the best thing about every state here is the culinary and cultural beauty it offers. When it comes to food, from different spices to local ingredients, every state has something to offer that defines the culinary heritage of its people and history. And while travelling every state and its hyper local cuisines is not practically possible, the National capital has an easy solution for the foodies. Here, there are all the state bhawans that offer local dishes at an affordable price in their canteens. Have you been to any of these state bhawan canteens?

This place is for those who love the rustic and earthy flavours of Bihari cuisine amplified with raw mustard oil. They are known for their chicken curry, litti chokha, bhuna maans with tikona paratha, sarson wali machli, sattu paratha, daal paratha, pitha, thekwa, and more.
Address: 5, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

If you are a thali lover, then their colourful thali which includes rice, rasam, sambhar, papad Malabar parotta and much more is for you. And in case you are tempted and planning to visit the place for lunch, make it happen before 1 pm on weekdays to avoid the crowd. If you are a rasam person, don't forget this place.
Address: 3, Jantar Mantar Road, New Delhi

Apart from popular dishes like idlis, dosas and upmas, this place also serves chicken chettinad biryani, spicy chicken chettinad and Malabar parotta, which will surely tempt your taste buds. And if you are a coffee lover, then their filter coffee is a must try as well.
Address: Opposite Chanakya Theatre, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Odisha Niwas is known for celebrating traditional Odia food. Their Prawn Kasha Masala and mustard fish are must-haves apart from their thali, that features dishes like chokuli pitha and chenna poda.
Address: 27, Kautilya Marg, behind Bihar Bhawan, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Here, the restaurant is called Jakoi and guests are welcomed with the traditional organic drink. They are known for their traditional Parampara Thali. From Khar to Dal seasoned with onions and coriander, everything served here is easily digestible and if you are a non-vegetarian then you need to try their Duck Curry and fish cooked over charcoal and steamed in plantain leaves and tangy Kahudi Dry.
Address: 1, Sardar Patel Marg, Kriti Nagar, Block X, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

This place serves authentic Maharashtrian food and for breakfast lovers, they have a wide range of dishes, which includes vada pav, upma, poha, puri bhaji, misal pav, and more. And they are also known for their traditional Maharashtrian thali which includes zunka,veg malwani, patal bhaji, patodi rassa and more.
Address: Maharashtra Sadan, KG Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

If Gujarati cuisine tempts your taste buds, then Gujarat Bhawan Restaurant is your place to be at. From special Gujarati dal, rice, bhakarwadi, to fresh theplas, dhoklas, farsan, and kathod, they offer everything that will make you feel you are in Gujarat, served thali-style, homely, comforting, and ideal for anyone craving authentic flavours without leaving the capital. They also serve fluffiest dhoklas that are worth a try.
Address: 11, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

They have a canteen called Andhra Bhavan canteen, which serves all types of South Indian dishes ranging from idlis, vadas to piping hot dosas. For vegetarians, they have mouth-watering thali which includes rice, rasam, papad, curd, vegetable preparations, chutney and kandi podi with ghee. For non-vegetarians, the must-try dishes include Mutton Curry and Chicken Fry. And if you are a pan lover, they have fresh pan on the cash counter that you can't miss.
Address: 1, Ashoka Rd, near India Gate, Pataudi House, New Delhi

Here, you get to taste both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Ladhaki dishes. From Mutton Kebab Kanti, Tanak Maaz to Khatte Baingan and Lal Paneer, they serve all authentic flavours at an affordable price.
Address: 9 Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

For vegetarians, here the canteen offers dishes like begun bhaja, aloo posto, luchi and for non-vegetarians, they have the best of kosha mangsho, shorshe hilsa, bhapa hilsa, and fish paturi. All these curries pair well with steaming rice and for sweet tooth they have sandesh and payesh.
Address: 3, Hailey Road, Hamdard Nagar, Vakil Lane, Mandi House, New Delhi