Anybody who has ever been to the Chanakya hall or visited South Campus could not have missed the entire lane that offers momos and a host of Tibetan and Chinese fare. The moment you get into the vicinity of the lane right behind the erstwhile Chanakya hall, be prepared to be hounded by the stallwalas who will shove the menu into your face. It’s as though they can sense from a distance that you are craving momos. The best part is to walk by the entire lane and watch them stumble and fall over each other as though you were a celebrity and they were desperate fans looking for an autograph.

Well once you are done with the cheap thrills, make sure to pick a stall and settle down as the aim is to treat your taste buds and satiate your appetite and not just do a cheap publicity stunt to feel important. Thukpas, momos, noodles and soups rule the menus in that particular lane. And though we all miss the famous Chanakya hall, it’s a blessing that the tiny stalls that claim to be restaurants have not been asked to move. Now, if you are someone looking for a quiet and hygienic meal, please toss that idea out the window before you take a seat in one of the plastic chairs and begin ordering,

All the stalls not only look the same but also have the same stuff to offer and also have the same prices, so it simply doesn’t matter which one you decide to walk into. Personally, I go for the one that is decently crowded and has eager staff. Momos of every imaginable variety are offered in this lane, so all you have to decide is whether you crave the steamed fare or fried. They have chicken momos, mutton momos and even pork momos and they all taste equally delicious. However, if you ask me I would always vouch for the fried chicken momos. So in case you are looking for a place to while away an evening and catch up with friends, while you satiate your appetite for momos, this lane next to the Chanakyapuri hall is the best and cheapest option.

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