Can You Spend $100 on Food in Delhi’s Most Expensive Market?
I attempted to spend $100 on food in a single afternoon at Khan Market, the most expensive shopping district in all of India. From high-end cafes to luxury bites, see if it’s actually possible to burn through a triple-digit budget in a city where you can eat a meal for just a few dollars. If you like this Delhi food vlog, be sure to check out the rest of my adventures in this India travel series!
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Chapters for this Khan Market Food Vlog:
00:00 Khan Market: India’s Most Expensive Market
03:41 First Impressions of New Delhi’s Richest Market
05:10 Famous Paneer Tikka at Khan Chacha (Review)
08:36 Expensive Butter Chicken Dinner in Delhi
13:38 History of Khan Market: From Refugees to Luxury
14:58 The Big Chill Cafe: Best Hangout Spot in Khan Market?
17:18 Trying an $11 Spicy Cocktail at Out of the Box
22:14 What is a Delhi Mule? (Indian Fusion Cocktail)
26:19 $100 Food Challenge Results: Possible in Delhi?
Shot on: March 17, 2026
Location: Delhi, India
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About Delhi’s Khan Market:
Delhi’s Khan Market is widely regarded as one of the most upscale shopping and dining destinations in India. Established in 1951 and named after freedom fighter Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, it was originally built to accommodate refugees from the North-West Frontier Province following Partition. Over time, it has transformed into a premium commercial hub, blending history with modern luxury.
Unlike Delhi’s chaotic bazaars, Khan Market offers a clean, organized, and walkable layout. Its compact design makes it easy to explore, with rows of stylish boutiques, bookstores, pharmacies, and specialty shops lining both sides of the street. International brands sit alongside long-standing local businesses, giving the market a unique mix of global and Indian character.
Food is a major highlight here. From upscale restaurants and rooftop cafés to famous casual spots like Khan Chacha, the area is known for quality and variety. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, artisanal coffee, or a full-course meal, there’s no shortage of options. However, this comes at a price—Khan Market is consistently ranked among the most expensive retail locations in India.
The market attracts diplomats, expats, and affluent locals, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. In the evening, it becomes even more vibrant, with people gathering to dine, shop, and socialize. For visitors, Khan Market offers a different side of Delhi—modern, polished, and distinctly upscale.
दिल्ली का खान मार्केट एक ऐसी जगह है जहाँ आपको शहर का बिल्कुल अलग अंदाज़ देखने को मिलता है। यह सिर्फ एक मार्केट नहीं, बल्कि एक पूरा लाइफस्टाइल ज़ोन है जहाँ लोग शॉपिंग के साथ-साथ अच्छा खाना, कॉफ़ी और समय बिताने आते हैं। 1950 के दशक में बना यह मार्केट आज दिल्ली के सबसे महंगे और प्रतिष्ठित इलाकों में शामिल हो चुका है।
खान मार्केट की सबसे खास बात इसका माहौल है। यहाँ आपको भीड़-भाड़, शोर या अव्यवस्था नहीं मिलेगी। सड़कों के दोनों तरफ साफ-सुथरी दुकानों की लाइन है—ब्रांडेड कपड़े, किताबों की दुकानें, ब्यूटी स्टोर्स और कई तरह के स्पेशलिटी शॉप्स। यह जगह खासकर उन लोगों के लिए है जो आराम से घूमना और एक्सप्लोर करना पसंद करते हैं।
खाने-पीने के मामले में भी खान मार्केट बहुत लोकप्रिय है। यहाँ छोटे स्नैक से लेकर फाइन डाइनिंग तक हर तरह के ऑप्शन मिलते हैं। कई कैफ़े और रेस्टोरेंट ऐसे हैं जो सालों से लोगों के पसंदीदा बने हुए हैं। हालांकि, यहाँ की कीमतें दिल्ली के बाकी इलाकों से ज्यादा हैं, लेकिन क्वालिटी और एक्सपीरियंस भी उसी के हिसाब से मिलता है।
शाम के समय यह मार्केट और भी ज़्यादा जीवंत हो जाता है। लोग दोस्तों के साथ बैठकर खाना खाते हैं, घूमते हैं और शहर की भागदौड़ से थोड़ा ब्रेक लेते हैं। खान मार्केट दिल्ली का एक मॉडर्न और स्टाइलिश चेहरा दिखाता है।
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33 Comments
This was my first $100 food challenge. If you enjoyed it, I've got a lot of other types of videos from my India Travel Series that you might be interested in too. Take a look!
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Respect for no clickbait where people go to shitty areas and spend 10 dollar on random street food. $100 goes a long way in india specially if you're alone since most indian food is very filling
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everyone busy in war and election that's why you have less views
21:03 bro 😂😂
9:46 did you pay 279 for a lassi? That's crazy.
9:54 it does when it costs 4 dollars 😂
Paneer fills you up so fast mate wrong choice for an eating challenge lol
Heyy, you should have tried pasta and other italian food at the Big Chill Cafe! I know the name is cafe but it has amazing pastas! One of the best in delhi! Next time hopefully! 🙂
12:47 that waiter is thinking, why did we give him a plate 😂
Yes pretty much possible. In 100 dollars you can have pretty decent meals in 24 hours period. That's about 9200 rs (ignore the fluctuations) and that good enough amount to have very decent meals for a day except that you don't go to some hifi hotels for having your food.
Man, that Big Chill Cafe is where I broke up with the love of my life 😭💔
It was our favourite Delhi chain!
There are definitely more upmarket places that this in India lol
Really love how he normalises Delhi culture and not over/under hype it starting from the metro video LOOKS GREAT !
bro was spending like crazy… one ques… how did you manage to eat so much in a day?
If you're still in Delhi & want some recommendations… you could try exploring Lodhi Garden & Sunder Nursery.. both are very nice & large parks with old monuments all across the park. You could also visit Kwality (Connaught Place) or Havemore or Gulati restaurants (both in Pandara road market) for very delicious foods… you could also visit Hauz Khas village & Fort area.. it's a beautiful old fort surrounded by modern "urban village" that has nice boutique stores, cafes etc. if you want to try some really fancy 5-star Indian cuisine, you could visit Bukhara or Dum Pukht (both at ITC) or Indian Accent (Lodhi Road, near Lodhi Garden).. although these would cost a bomb (relatively speaking). If you wanna visit Gurgaon(Gurugram).. you could visit Cyber Hub or Horizon One center.. there is also a "Leopard Trail" in Gurgaon, (you won't encounter any Leopards though lol) #ps— if you want to really taste the kind of cocktails available in Delhi.. you could visit SideCar (Greakter Kailash-2), Somewhere Nowhere (also Greakter Kailash but it's a speakeasy and not found on Google Maps #lol), Lair & Red (both in Vasant Vihar), PCO (Vasant Vihar)
Thums Up was originally launched in 1977 by the Parle Group (specifically by Ramesh Chauhan and his brothers). It was created to fill the void in the Indian market after Coca-Cola Company withdrew from India. In 1993, Parle sold the brand to the Coca-Cola Company after they re-entered the Indian market. Despite early attempts by Coca-Cola to phase it out, Thums Up survived to become one of India's top-selling cola brands and a billion-dollar brand.
You are so cool ….!!!
Honestly, this is the kind of content people should be making about India. You didn’t come here to chase cheap views or show poverty for clicks, you actually explored the real culture, places, and vibe of the country. That’s rare.
Respect for showing India the way it actually is, not the stereotype version most vloggers push.
Keep doing this kind of work. And yeah, you’re always welcome here again — there’s still a lot more to explore beyond what you’ve seen 🔥
Honestly, this is the kind of content people should be making about India. You didn’t come here to chase cheap views or show poverty for clicks, you actually explored the real culture, places, and vibe of the country. That’s rare.
Respect for showing India the way it actually is, not the stereotype version most vloggers push.
Keep doing this kind of work. And yeah, you’re always welcome here again — there’s still a lot more to explore beyond what you’ve seen 🔥
1:07 i clicked like here
100 dollars is like whole months money for like avg middle class guys
I love your these day i watching all the videos of it's interesting how you always smile i like the way vlog lots of love from India
He's still shy on the camera ..
You should try the chinese food ,indo chinese is its own seperate cuisine, the best of both worlds
At that khana chacha place they couldn't even bothered to give him a fork???
You went to the costly hotels.Try the local road side hotels.
Should wash that apple, it’s not like how it’s here in States. I am from Delhi but at the moment in States from 3+ years.
I liked your bloging 😍 from jharkhand
You tried but did not conquer. No gripes here admitting you had enough.
Finally A foreigner visit india with 100$ 😂not with 2$🎉
Tread carefully bro, it is easy to get fat in INDIA. The food is just too good and you are not only in the national capital but also the food capital of INDIA.
Nice try. The ambience around Khan market looks bad.. u could blow the 100 on a meal at a good restaurant in a 5 star hotel