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Old door cafe lounge and Hooka
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Delhi · Fine Dining

Old door cafe lounge and HookaAn Extraordinary Dining Experience

Seasonal produce, quiet precision and a table worth lingering at — in the heart of Delhi.

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4.5 on Google

147 reviews

The Chef’s Signatures

Three plates, composed with intent.

The dishes the kitchen returns to again and again — each one reduced to its essentials and finished at the pass.

A small burger on a dark slate board

01 · A small plate

Wagyu Slider, Brioche & Pickles

A single, perfectly built bite: aged cheddar, house pickles and a glossy brioche bun.

₹830

Sliced seared beef on a wooden board

02 · The main

Charcoal-Seared Tenderloin

Sliced over embers and rested, with a peppercorn jus and smoked salt.

₹2,100

Tiramisu on a plate with cocoa dusting

03 · To finish

Classic Tiramisu

Mascarpone, espresso-soaked savoiardi and a dusting of dark cocoa.

₹550

Our Philosophy

Craft, patience, and a little fire.

Stocks simmered overnight, doughs rested, sauces reduced until they shine. The kitchen at Old door cafe lounge and Hooka treats time as an ingredient.

Flame and smoke add character without disguising the product — the result is food that feels both familiar and quietly extraordinary.

The Chef’s Story

Behind Old door cafe lounge and Hooka is a small, close-knit brigade that tastes everything, twice. Prep begins before sunrise, sauces are never rushed, and every plate is checked at the pass before it reaches your table.

The kitchen at Old door cafe lounge and Hooka

A chef's hands finishing a dish with fresh herbs

Prepared by hand, finished at the pass

Experiences

The seasonal tasting menu

An autumn–winter progression, paced across the evening. Served to the whole table; please tell us about allergies when you reserve.

Five Courses

The Seasonal Tasting

₹3,400per guest

  1. 1Garden Gazpacho
  2. 2Beef Carpaccio, Parmesan
  3. 3Saffron Seafood Paella
  4. 4Ribeye, Truffle Frites
  5. 5Crème Brûlée

Seven Courses

The Chef's Table

₹4,900per guest

  1. 1Amuse-bouche, chef's selection
  2. 2Garden Gazpacho
  3. 3Beef Carpaccio, Parmesan
  4. 4Saffron Seafood Paella
  5. 5Ribeye, Truffle Frites
  6. 6Pre-dessert sorbet
  7. 7Crème Brûlée

Curated beverage pairing — ₹2,200 per guest, including non-alcoholic options.

Vegetarian tasting available. Carpaccio becomes Heirloom Beetroot; Paella and Ribeye become Mushroom Tagliatelle and Ratatouille Tarte Tatin. Prices exclusive of taxes.

A quiet, elegantly laid dining room by a large window

Private Dining

An evening, entirely yours.

From intimate celebrations to corporate dinners in Delhi, Old door cafe lounge and Hooka can shape an evening around your guests — menu tailored, music chosen, service discreet.

  • Bespoke menus and pairings
  • Celebrations, corporate dinners and tastings
  • Dedicated service, tailored to your occasion
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Recognition

Recognition from Google guests

4.5

4.5 on Google from 147 reviews

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Guest Voices

  • “Warm hospitality from the first minute. The tasting menu paced beautifully.”

    — A dining guest

  • “Beautifully presented and genuinely delicious — the desserts alone are worth the visit.”

    — A dining guest

  • “Quiet, unfussy and confident cooking. A rare thing, done well.”

    — A dining guest

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Reservations

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Find us

  • E-1088, Ramphal Chowk Rd, Block F, Palam Extn, Sector 7 Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, 110077, India
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