How much did you spend trying 24 street foods in Delhi?

We set out to keep the whole day under $24, and we tracked everything as we went. By the end, we’d eaten 24 foods and spent 2,26 rupees total. It was honestly wild how far our money stretched in Old Delhi.

Where did you eat street food in Delhi for this challenge?

We did most of the day in Chandni Chowk and the Old Delhi lanes, which are basically nonstop food. We started at famous breakfast spots and then just kept moving through tight alleyways, markets, and stalls. The chaos is part of the fun—cows on the sidewalk, crowds, everything.

What was the best street food you ate in Old Delhi?

Dinner was the winner: giant butter naan with dal makhani. We’d researched the place and it still blew us away—best thing we had all day. The dal was thick, and the naan was massive and so good we couldn’t stop.

What was your favorite sweet or dessert in Delhi?

Mango kulfi on a stick nearly took the crown in the middle of the day—it tasted like biting into a real mango and it was thick with chunks. But we also ended with kulfi stuffed inside an orange, which was such a fun way to finish. Gulab jamun was a classic too: soft dough soaked in syrup.

Did you try pani puri in Delhi and how was it?

Yes, and I couldn’t help but laugh because it’s just… full of liquid. You have to eat it in one bite, so it’s a whole experience. It was pretty good, and it’s one of those foods you should absolutely try at least once.

Where did you get mango lassi in Old Delhi?

We were hunting for mango lassi and a local told us Gianis was the best. We found it and it totally hit the spot—sweet, like a mango smoothie, and super refreshing in the heat. I had to drink it fast before it overflowed.

What street food did you not like in this Delhi food marathon?

There was a cumin-spiced drink with corn (we later looked it up as jolira) and it just wasn’t for us. It looked interesting, but the flavor didn’t land. We immediately followed it with fresh coconut, which was the perfect reset.

We Tried 24 Indian Street Foods in 24 Hours

Name: We Tried 24 Indian Street Foods in 24 Hours
Uploaded: 2025-06-11 00:06:13
Duration: 21 min 9 s

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24 street foods in 24 hours in India for under $24! Join us for the ultimate Delhi street food marathon as we eat our way through Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi, trying 24 authentic Indian dishes in just 24 hours. From morning desi bedmi and halwa nagori to late-night kulfi, we're on a mission to experience Delhi's incredible street food scene before our time in India comes to an end. Watch as we navigate the bustling streets of Old Delhi, and discover just how far your money can stretch in one of the world's greatest food cities! Subscribe for a new adventure every week Filmed April 2025 | Old Delhi, India Follow us on Instagram for more: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyandcaleb/ Contact: lindseyandcalebsocial@gmail.com Checkout our app - Socialite iOS: https://get.thesocialite.app/s/9y5vbm4h Android: Join the waitlist here - https://www.thesocialite.app Gear we think is ACTUALLY worth carrying around the world (affiliate links – using these supports the channel) OUR FILMING SETUP - Main Camera (Canon R8): https://amzn.to/3ZvcMeE → We love this camera. R6ii internals but smaller and cheaper. It’s OP. - Main Lens (RF 24-105mm f/4L Refurb): https://amzn.to/4l8kIKW → Truly underrated. - Main Camera Combo (Camera + Lens): https://amzn.to/3TqUOX3 - Backup Camera (DJI Pocket 3): https://amzn.to/4n3959R - Action Camera (DJI Action 5 Pro): https://amzn.to/45WOfTw → The GOAT. Ours is at the bottom of the ocean in Siargao. LMK if you find it, lol. - 360 Camera (Insta360 X4): https://amzn.to/4n67aSa - Microphones (DJI Mics): https://amzn.to/45svh7k - Tripod: https://amzn.to/3HKdZsr TRAVEL GEAR - Suitcase (Caleb’s Level8 Aluminum): https://amzn.to/3ZBOcZr → Rolls almost too well. It escaped in Tokyo one time and was just rolling around the train. Wouldn’t change a thing 10/10. - Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/3SV11dO → Lindsey LOVES these — the only reason she can carry so much tbh. - Water Bottles (UV Purifying): https://amzn.to/4l6nK2j → Literally a lifesaver when water might not be safe to drink. Best $100 we’ve ever spent. WORK + TECH - MacBooks: https://amzn.to/45sDMPM → It took years to convert Lindsey from pc and she hasn’t looked back. HEADPHONES - Caleb (Noise Cancelling – AirPods Pro 2): https://amzn.to/4072rFK - Caleb (Music/Editing – Moondrop Aria 2): https://amzn.to/44izjOl - Lindsey (Editing – Apple Wired): https://amzn.to/405jZCc - Lindsey (Noise Cancelling – Sony XM4): https://amzn.to/460297s → yes, we carry too many. no, we won’t stop. Who are we? Hi! We're Lindsey and Caleb, and starting January 2025, we decided to quit our jobs, pack as much as we could into a few carry ons, and travel around the world. Join us as we take on adventures like staying in Thailand's most unique accommodations, trekking to Everest base camp, and motorcycling the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam. Chapters: 00:00 - intro 00:33 - foods 1 - 6 06:17 - foods 7 - 12 09:20 - foods 13 - 17 13:53 - foods 18 - 24 20:53 - outro (bye!) Our 24-hour street food challenge in Delhi was the perfect way to end our three-week journey through India! After experiencing incredible regional cuisines from Kerala to Rajasthan, we wanted to dive deep into Delhi's legendary street food scene before departing. Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi became our playground - this historic area has been feeding locals and travelers for centuries and is considered the heart of Delhi's street food culture. Starting bright and early, we tackled traditional breakfast items like desi bedmi and halwa nagori from heritage shops like Shyam Sweets, then moved through the famous Parathe Wali Gali (Paratha Street) for stuffed breads. The variety was incredible - from refreshing drinks like masala chai and fresh lime soda to hearty dishes like chole kulche and dal makhani at legendary spots like Kake Di Hatti. Some highlights included sampling kulfi from multiple vendors (including the famous stuffed kulfi from Kuremal Mohan), trying fusion items like rainbow dosa, and discovering tiny street carts serving everything from corn water to fresh coconut. The challenge wasn't just about quantity - it was about experiencing the authentic flavors that make Delhi's street food scene world-renowned. What amazed us most was the incredible value - 24 different foods and drinks for under $24 total, proving that Delhi offers some of the world's best and most affordable street food. From century-old family recipes to creative modern twists, every bite told a story of Delhi's rich culinary heritage. This food marathon perfectly captured why India has become one of our favorite countries for authentic, flavorful, and incredibly affordable cuisine. Pocket friendly food tour. #DelhiStreetFood #IndianStreetFood #ChandniChowk #StreetFoodChallenge #OldDelhi #DelhiFood #IndiaFood #BudgetEating #FoodChallenge #TravelVlog #IndianCuisine #FoodieTravel #foodtour #pocketfriendlyfood

About This Video

We set ourselves a pretty unhinged goal in Old Delhi: try 24 Indian street foods in 24 hours, and keep the total under $24. We’d been traveling around India for three weeks and it still felt like we’d only scratched the surface—so this was our “speedrun Indian cuisine” attempt before flying out in two days. We started in the Chandni Chowk area with iconic breakfasts (spicy desi bedmi + sweet halwa nagori, then chole kulche), accidentally ordered what we thought might be chai (success… eventually), and kept grabbing anything that smelled too good to ignore. From there, the day turned into a full-on street food marathon: parantha in the famous alley we basically stumbled into by accident, mango kulfi that honestly might’ve been my favorite thing all day, a wild-looking dosa that made us pause for allergy reasons, pani puri that’s basically a comedy bit because it’s filled with liquid, and the most refreshing mango lassi on a hot Delhi afternoon. Dinner was the grand finale: the giant butter naan with dal makhani that we’d researched and it still somehow exceeded expectations—best thing we ate all day. We finished with a dessert run (gulab jamun and fruit-stuffed kulfi) and ended the challenge at 24 foods, 2,26 rupees, and 23,945 steps.