How often is that you are broke at the end of the month? College students have to make do with a shoestring budget all month around so when you chance upon a place with reasonable prices and decent food, spread the word. If you want to enjoy a hearty meal for budget-friendly prices then you should target the eateries nearby universities. ‘Phirangi – The Food Peddler’ is a great example for moderate priced places. This compact youthful eatery is a huge favorite of college students studying in North Campus. You will often see a horde of sneaker-clad youths lazing around Phirangi munching on delectable food and killing time between classes. Those who are new to North Campus will find Phirangi tucked at Jawahar Nagar, Kamla Nagar, New Delhi.
Phirangi – The Food Peddler opens it’s doors about 11 am and remains open till 10 pm. If you missed breakfast at your PG then grab something to munch on before going for classes. Keeping in mind the eclectic clientele, the eatery holds a diverse global menu to satisfy all kinds of palates. A delightful mix of Continental, Italian and Chinese could be enjoyed here. The food served at Phirangi is comforting and sustaining. Begin by nibbling onto, vegetarian spring rolls, crispy fried fish finger, Greek salad, mushroom on toast, BBQ chicken wings, honey chilli potato, chicken steam momo and chicken salami bruschetta. Feast further on, wrestler’s omelette, Mumbaiya sandwich, orange chilli chicken, farmer’s pizza, pasta in pesto cream sauce, grilled lamb pattie burger, veggies in hot garlic gravy, double loaded margherita pizza, pasta salsa rosaa, tandoori paneer burger and lemon chicken gravy.
They offer home delivery and often have discounts on online orders. Phirangi is the kind of place where breakfast slowly turns into lunch then dinner. The casual laid-back appeal of the place draws many punters regularly. Prices are highly cheap, which is a major reason for it’s popularity. If you overlook ambience in favor of affordable prices then Phirangi – The Food Peddler will certainly fit the bill. Décor is nothing to be excited about but with clever ideas, they have managed to use the small space to its best advantage. The multi-color façade draws your attention instantly. Inside, the play on textured walls against pale wood picnic tables is interesting to the eye. They amp up the style with funky wall art.
- Try and grab a seat at the back of the restaurant, right next to the glass door leading outdoors. Not only does this space have plenty of sunlight but also a great view of potted ornamental plants
- If you have managed to work up an appetite, order the 'Prawn Berry Pulao' that comes under a thatch of crisped onion juliennes, barberries and assorted nuts
- You cannot go wrong here with the 'Kheema Samosa', little triangles of delight that brim over with melt-in-the-mouth mince and warm spices