If you are an enthusiast of going on long drives after a sumptuous dinner, then make it a point to drive to these paan shops and taste some exotic flavors of succulent paan and live the famous song, “Khaike Paan Banaras Wala” in Delhi itself!
Pandey’s Paan
Pandey’s Paan is the royalty amongst paanwallahs and has had the opportunity to serve some A-listers such as Barack Obama and Francois Hollande. And who wouldn’t want to savor the paan that has appealed to the palate of the White House?
Where : 3, New MP’s Market, Near RML Hospital, North Avenue, Connaught Place
Must Have : Butterscotch Paan, Kiwi Paan
Price for Two : 100 INR
Yamu’s Panchayat
Yamu’s Panchayat is a fancy confectionery that sells paan along with other delectables such as hookahs, aam papad, chewing gums and lots of other bite sized eatables. They also have an admirable selection of ice golas. Fun fact : this is a shop run entirely by women.
Where : 92, NDMC Market, Opposite Haldiram’s, Connaught Place
Must Have : Litchi Paan, Chocolate Paan
Price for Two : 150 INR
Prince Paan and Chaat Corner
As the name suggests, Prince Paan and Chaat Corner is famous for its beautiful paans that are wrapped in a grand style. Along with exotic flavours, the traditional meetha paan too is to die for.
Where : M 29/5, G.K. Part 1
Must Have : Ice Cool Paan, Strawberry Paan
Price for Two : 150 INR
Garib Paan Bhandar
This Janpath paan wallah has some very quirky flavors to offer and if you are open to experimenting with paan flavours then you must visit Garib Paan Bhandar.
Where : Near Shangri-La-Hotel, Janpath
Must Have : Chocolate Paan
Cost for Two : 100 INR
Hori Lal Pan
Hori Lal Pan has been at the top of their game for more than three decades. Along with paan they also offer supari, mouth freshener, flavoured hukka, chuski and lemonade. They also provide catering services for special occasions.
Where : 35, DDA Market, Phase -3, Ashok Vihar
Must Have : Ghundhi Paan, Meenakshi Paan
Price for Two : 200 INR
Basant Paan Bhandaar
This shop is a favourite for all Paan lovers. Although the shop itself is no different than the other paan shops on the street but their paan could give any of those shops a run for their money. The paans are generously sprinkled with fennel seeds, a whole cardamom pod, rose jam, candied fruits, coconut, dried currant, saffron syrup and honey over the lime paste & areca nut. The traditional meetha paan receives a complete makeover at Basant Paan Bhandaar.
Where : Near Mushaddi Chowk, Sarai Kale Khan, Nizamuddin
Must Have : Traditional Meetha Paan
Price for Two : 80 INR
Bed Nath Paan Bhandaar
This is a 24*7 paan shop that caters to your paan cravings even late into the night. Located near Delhi railway station, their Benarasi paan is the most popular item on their menu.
Where : Opposite New Delhi Railway Station, Paharganj
Must Have : Benarasi Paan
Price for Two : 80 INR
