The chaat stalls around Karol Bagh are among the best in Delhi, serving the deep-fried, tangy, sweet-and-spicy snack food tradition that defines North Indian street eating. The area near Ajmal Khan Road and the lanes around the main market have a dense concentration of vendors selling pani puri, dahi bhalla, aloo tikki chaat, papdi chaat, and gol gappa that draw visitors from across the city.
Unlike the more tourist-oriented chaat spots near Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh's vendors cater almost entirely to local residents, keeping prices low and competition high. Several families have been running the same stall recipes for two or three generations. The stalls are best in the evening from around 5pm to 9pm when the market activity peaks and street food vendors do their briskest business.