Karim's
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 Karim's (Headquarters) | |
Native name | करीम होटल |
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| Company type | Privately owned company |
| Industry | |
| Genre | Mughlai cuisine |
| Founded | Delhi, India (1913) |
| Founder | Haji Karimuddin |
| Headquarters | Jama Masjid, Delhi ,India |
Area served | |
| Owner | Aivaz Asif |
Karim's Hotel or Karim's (Hindi: करीम होटल) is an international chain of restaurants headquartered in Delhi, India. Established in 1913, the original location in the Jama Masjid area of Delhi was founded by Haji Karimuddin, a cook from the royal court of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. The restaurant has been described as Old Delhi's most famous culinary destination.
The chain serves Indian and Mughlai cuisine and operates more than 50 outlets in India and the United Arab Emirates.
Flagship location
The historic flagship restaurant is located in Gali Kababian near Jama Masjid, Old Delhi since its inception in 1913. The restaurant is usually all days open from 9:00 am to 12:30 am.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
In the mid-19th century, Mohammed Aziz was a cook in the royal court of the Mughal Emperor, however after the Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled, Aziz left the city for Meerut and later Ghaziabad. However, in 1911, when Delhi Durbar was held for the coronation of the King George V, one of Aziz's son Haji Karimuddin moved back to Delhi with an innovative idea of opening a Dhaba with the Mughal culinary, to cater the people coming from all over India to join the coronation.[6][5][7][8]
Haji Karimuddin started the Dhaba selling just two items of Alu gosht (mutton with potatoes) and Daal (lentil curry) served with Rumali Roti.[9][7]
In 1913, Haji Karimuddin established the flagship location of Karim Hotel in Gali Kababian, near Jama Masjid, Delhi saying, "I want to earn fame and money by serving the royal food to the common man". The restaurant opened its first branch in the 1990s in Nizamuddin West, followed by Kailash Colony, Noida, Gurgaon, Kamla Nagar, Dwarka, Delhi and all of the Delhi NCR region.[10][11]
Currently, the fourth-generation restaurateur Aivaz Asif is operating the brand under the name of 'Karim Hotels Pvt. Ltd’ along with more than 50 outlets across India and United Arab Emirates.[12][11][1][13]
Dining
Karim's offers a variety of Mughlai dishes, including a selection of non-vegetarian options. The menu also features a range of Vegetarian cuisine items, along with sweets and desserts.[2]
- Non Vegetarian Main Course
- Biryani
- Different Curries of Chicken
- Karahi Gosht
- Kababs
- Keema
- Mutton Curries
- Mutton Nihari
- Pulao & Rice
- Rolls
- Soups
- Tikkas
- Qormas
- Vegetarian Main Course
- Dessert
- Breads
References
- ^ a b "karim hotels". www.delhitourism.gov.in. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ a b Doshi, Anvi (29 April 2019). "We Ate At One Of Delhi's Most Iconic Restaurants & It's Totally Worth The Hype". Curly Tales. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Delhi. Dorling Kindersley. 2012. p. 65. ISBN 9781409387008.
- ^ "कबाब की खुशबू, निहारी का स्वाद..., रमजान में सबसे अलग है पुरानी दिल्ली के खाने का अंदाज". आज तक (in Hindi). 14 March 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ a b Rosenfeld, Cynthia (27 March 2009). "Restaurant Review: Karim Hotel, New Delhi, India". New York Times.
- ^ India. Lonely Planet. 2001. p. 158. ISBN 9781864503289.
- ^ a b "Karim's restaurant: A small corner in Old Delhi where the Mughal legacy continues". Lifestyle Asia India. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Karim vs Kareem: What's the fight over the name of Delhi's famous Mughlai food eatery all about?". Firstpost. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Andrew Buncombe (28 April 2013). "Fit for an emperor: Old Delhi's most enduring restaurant Karim's celebrates its centenary". The Independent. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ "Karim's -- a non-vegetarians's delight!". Rediff.com. 2 September 2005. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Tête-À-Tea With Sachin Pabreja: An Insightful Conversation With Mr. Aivaz Asif, The New Generation Successor Of The Heritage Restaurant Chain – Karim's (Estd. 1913)". www.eazydiner.com. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "How this 108 years old brand has grown on consistency, quality without innovating for once". Restaurant India. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "मुगलों के खानसामा ने छोटी सी दुकान से शुरू किया सफर, आज नॉनवेज के लिए पूरे देश में मशहूर". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 24 April 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.