Kartik Aaryan Visits Iconic Kwality CP for Choley Bhature

New Delhi — What happens when Bollywood crosses paths with Dilli’s most iconic choley bhature? You get a social media frenzy, a queue outside CP’s oldest restaurants, and Gen-Z suddenly asking their parents, “Have you ever been to Kwality?” Kartik Aaryan, the charming heartthrob of the moment, recently dined at the 86-year-old Kwality Restaurant, and now the buzz is louder than the evening aarti bells ringing from nearby Hanuman Mandir. But what makes this place a real legend in the capital’s food scene?

Kartik At Kwality: Not Just Star Power, It’s Legacy

Spotted enjoying a traditional North Indian meal, Kartik Aaryan dropped in at Kwality, one of the oldest surviving restaurants in Central Delhi. Located in the bustling Inner Circle of Connaught Place, Kwality isn’t your typical influencer café with neon signs and avocado toasts. We’re talking about a restaurant that’s been serving rich, ghee-laden choley bhature since 1940—before India got Independence and long before Instagram got filters.

The actor’s visit, though a blink-and-miss moment on social media, created enough FOMO to bring in not just the usual tourist footfall but also old-time Dilliwalas revisiting their nostalgia plates. Locals say that by 1 PM the next afternoon, a line was already forming outside the restaurant, with murmurs of “Yehi hai jahan Kartik aaya tha?” floating around the typical lunchtime chaos—horns blaring, KS jewelry shop jingle floating through CP’s corners, and the distinct aroma of tadka dal drifting out of restaurant vents.

Why It Matters to Delhiites

For Delhi’s office-goers from nearby Barakhamba Road and Rajiv Chowk, a spot like Kwality is where weekday meetings turn into plate-sharing weekday meals. “I’ve been coming here for over 15 years,” said a shopkeeper near Palika Bazaar. “It’s our treat place—it’s not cheap, but it’s worth every bite.”

Now with a celebrity visit, the place is seeing a surge of student groups from North Campus making day trips, and even influencers from South Extension doing full-on Reels outside the iconic wooden-panelled facade. Families heading to Janpath on weekends are detouring for a well-deserved food stop, while foodies from Ashok Vihar to Vasant Kunj are making reservations just to claim “I ate where Kartik ate.” Expect slower service during lunch hours as staff manage extra foot traffic, and possibly a slight bump in prices as demand rises—though nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

Old Delhi Vibes in a Connaught Place Setting

Kwality was established in the era of tabletop linen and bow-tied waiters, and those vibes still live on. Unlike quick-serve chains at nearby Janpath or the shiny QSRs in Khan Market, this is where service still carries a whiff of colonial charm. Back in the 90s, this was the go-to spot for post-theatre dinners after a screening at Regal Cinema or Rivoli.

Its dal makhani has the kind of history that could rival any election-day drama—cooked overnight with charcoal, so rich and creamy that the late-night haunt crowd from Bengali Market to Mandi House still swears by it. While cities like Mumbai lean toward seafood and Bengaluru is biryani-heavy, Delhi’s true comfort blanket is this kind of butter-dipped Punjabi fare, served with slow ambience and stainless-steel cutlery instead of QR-code menus.

Here’s What to Do If You’re Planning a Visit Soon

Reach before 1 PM on weekdays or after 3:30 PM for shorter wait times—there are no online table bookings, so timing is key.
If you’re coming via Metro, hop off at Rajiv Chowk Gate 5. Take a right toward Block M—you’ll smell the food before you see the signage.
Ask for the choley bhature combo with a side of their house salad. Old-timers swear by pairing this with Kwality’s signature fruit cream for dessert.

📍 Spot Check: Just steps from Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, Kwality sits near Madame Tussauds Delhi and is adjacent to Wenger’s Bakery—perfect for a sweet follow-up pastry stroll.

The Final Word

To many, Kartik Aaryan eating at Kwality may just be another celeb doing celebrity things—but for Delhiites, it’s a sweet reminder that real food memories are still made around classic formica tables, not aesthetic café corners. Whether you’re a hardcore Bille di Hatti loyalist or someone who swears by Sita Ram’s in Paharganj, there’s something special about a place bridging movie star moments with family dinners.