Nehru Place has undergone a huge transformation in the past decade or so. What used to be a well-known market for electronics is now tagged as one of the hippest localities to party in Delhi. It now boasts of swanky multiplex, five-star hotels and best bars in town, pulling hordes of diners to its threshold regularly. Due to its recent upgrade, dining in Nehru Place is expensive, however, there are great pocket-friendly options in this neighbourhood if you need. One reasonable eatery you can check out is Swad Desh Videsh Ka, a quaint vibrant establishment popular with local gourmets. It is firmly located on the Ground Floor, Chiranjivi Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi. They remain open until midnight, in case you want to grab a bite after a late movie.

Swad concentrates on presenting a menu that is a sure crowd-pleaser by adapting Pan Indian dishes with smattering of global fare to make the selection all the more interesting. Whatever they put on the menu is pure vegetarian, a blessing novelty in meat heavy menus around Delhi. Variety is quite good and leaves you panting to try more. One trip wont nearly be enough to sample everything on Swads menu. Pick a house infused tea to pair your first course. How about, crispy Chinese bhel, classic nachos, tempura vegetables with chilli cheese dip, mushroom galouti vol-au-vent, roast soya boti with mini appam, paneer bhaji quesadilla and firangi papdi chaat. The culinary joyride doesnt end here. Step towards the main course next by picking within, cheese mysore dosa, stir-fried Asian vegetables, Swad signature veg fish curry and bok choy, broccoli & tofu with green Thai curry.

Sweeten your palate with an assortment of desserts available at Swad Desh Videsh Ka. Chef woos you with, malpua with rabri, kesari phirni, jalebi with rabri, gulab-e-gulkand and fresh fruit kulfi. As mentioned before, prices are very affordable. The restaurant sprawls across two levels. While the lower level is a sensory jolt of colours, the upper level is more subdue visually. Black & white checker flooring, bright blue walls and canary yellow trimmings, immediately attracts your eye. Lime green stairway leading up to the upper level makes for a great photo opportunity. Huge posters with amusing phrases infuses playfulness to the room. The dcor is youthful, inventive and fun.