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Railway Station: Okhla Railway Station is 10–15 minutes away and connects to local EMU trains. Metro Station: Sukhdev Vihar Metro Station is a 4-minute walk from Al-Nawaz. Bus Stand: Okhla Village bus stop is nearby with several DTC and cluster buses. Airport: IGI Airport is 33 km away, about 1 hour by taxi or metro.
Al‑Nawaz in Delhi is a celebrated Mughlai and North Indian restaurant best known for its biryani, kebabs, and rich curries. It was founded by Chef Nawaz Hussain, formerly of Le Meridien, who launched his venture in 2010 in an Abu Fazal Lane, Zakir Nagar, location after international opportunities fell through . Initially, his cooking began with a modest degh (1 kg) of biryani behind a mosque, but as demand surged, he upgraded to larger hand-crafted handi equipment, using even a street-found stone stand when needed . As popularity grew—especially for his signature chicken biryani with a chutney-like salan blending Hyderabadi, Awadhi, and Kolkata styles—it necessitated moves to bigger premises: first on Okhla Main Road, then in May 2013 to the current spot in Abul Fazal Enclave next to Jamia Police Station . Since then, Al‑Nawaz has cemented itself as a local legend: hailed as serving "the best chicken biryani I have had in India" by reddit users , and featured in top food guides like Wanderlog and Curly Tales for its kebabs, nihari, and aromatic khameeri roti . Today, located in Jamia Nagar's Okhla/Vihar area, Al‑Nawaz is regarded as a premium yet authentically Mughlai experience. With ratings around 4.3–4.4, the restaurant remains consistently praised for its cozy ambiance, polite service, and value-for-money offerings—dinner for two averages around ₹1,000–1,050 . Whether it's time-honoured kebabs, rich biryanis, or hearty curries, Al‑Nawaz offers a flavorful journey through North Indian culinary traditions—all rooted in Chef Nawaz’s passion and decade-plus journey from five-star kitchens to becoming a beloved independent restaurateur.
Year of Built: 2010
Address: A‑50, Abul Fazal Enclave Part I Jamia Nagar, Okhla Vihar New Delhi
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110025
Longitude: 77.292244°
Latitude: 28.560801°