There isn't much that can beat watching the pouring rain while devouring some sinful snacks and sipping some hot tea. Samosas, pakoras, momos and tandoori chicken — what more can one ask for. The best part is you no longer need to worry about preparing these yourselves. There are restaurants aplenty in the city that will deliver the goodies at your doorstep. All it takes is a few clicks.
Momotarian
Where: GTB Nagar
When: 12 noon to 10 PM
Average cost for two: ₹300
What to order: Tandoori momos, butter chicken momos
Why: Hot, hot momos to sink your teeth into while it pours outside — there is nothing quite like it. Try their butter chicken momos or the popular tandoori momos.
Chaat Chowk
Where: DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
When: 11 AM to 9:30 PM (Mon-Fri), 11 AM to 10 PM (Sat-Sun)
Average cost for two: ₹350
What to order: Aloo tikki, pav bhaji
Why: Soft pav with hot and spicy bhaji, need we say more? Try dunking the pav in tea and savour the taste.
Tea Halt
Where: Sector 50, Gurgaon
When: 11 AM to 11 PM
Average cost for two: ₹400
What to order: Desi pakoras, onion rings
Why: Rains and no pakoras? Not done. They offer desi pakoras, onion rings, French fries and other munchies to go with your chai.
Chaayos
Where: Multiple locations
When: Varies with location
Average cost for two: ₹400
What to order: Adrak elaichi chai, kulhad pav bhaji
Why: A hot cup of chai in your hands just adds more zest to everything in life. Chaayos with their endless variety of chai ensures that you enjoy the moment in the comfort of your home or office. Don't forget to order their spicy pav bhaji that goes great with chai.
Tandoori Knockouts
Where: DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
When: 6 PM to 12 midnight (Closed on Mondays)
Average cost for two: ₹800
What to order: Afghani chicken momos, tandoori chicken
Why: Enjoy the rain with some hot tandoori chicken. Some love their pakoras and some their chicken. They also have a great selection of momos. Try the tandoori or Afghani momos.
Wakhra Swaad
Where: Sector 26, Noida
When: 11 AM to 4 PM, 6 PM to 11 PM (Mon-Sat), 11 AM to 11 PM (Sunday)
Average cost for two: ₹500
What to order: Tandoori momos, rara chicken
Why: For tandoori momos, butter chicken, rara chicken, shawarma and more, order from Wakhra Swaad.
Mucchad's SamosaZz & More
Where: DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
When: 8:30 AM to 2 AM
Average cost for two: ₹350
What to order: Jalebi, samosa
Why: Nothing can be more comforting than a plate of hot samosas and jalebis on a gloomy rainy day. Crisp, sweet, and hot — just the way jalebi should be!
Kolkata Biryani House
Where: Chittaranjan Park
When: 11 AM to 11 PM
Average cost for two: ₹500
What to order: Mutton kathi roll, Kolkata biryani
Why: First of all, it's easy on the pocket. Secondly, when it's made Kolkata style, you just don't say no.
Owlcity
Where: Sector 19, Noida
When: 7 PM to 4 AM
Average cost for two: ₹400
What to order: Cheese French fries, burgers
Why: Hunger strikes at odd hours and it isn't easy to satiate that pang in the middle of the night. However, if you're in and around Sector 19, Noida, you can get your favourite French fries from Owlcity, with a burger maybe. Loaded with cheese, the fries can transport you to another realm altogether.
The Belgian Fries Company
Where: Sector 18
When: 11 AM to 11 PM
Average cost for two: ₹400
What to order: Chicken fries, bacon and cheese fries
Why: These are not your ordinary French fries — they come loaded with all things good, such as butter chicken, bacon, cheese, keema, salsa and more. Pick your favourite topping and turn your fries around.