Delhi India

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Authentic Indian restaurant between Sangsu and Hapjeong stations, serving tandoori chicken and curries in an immersive, music-filled setting with Indian staff.

Delhi India in Mapo captures the essence of authentic Indian cuisine without the typical Seoul dilutions. Wedged between Sangsu and Hapjeong stations, this second-floor restaurant transports diners through its decor—brass vessels, Indian textiles, and traditional music—straight into a Delhi dining room. The naan defines the experience. Freshly pulled from the tandoor, it arrives warm and pliant, its edges crackling slightly while the interior stays pillowy. Slathered with butter, it becomes the vehicle for every curry, its subtle sweetness balancing the spiced gravies. Reviewers returned specifically for this naan, noting it surpasses the curries themselves in memorability. The curries respect their regional origins rather than chasing Korean palates. Palak Paneer delivers spinach's natural creaminess with paneer cheese's mild sweetness, the spices restrained enough to let both components breathe. Chili Prawn carries actual heat—comparable to instant ramen's kick—with whole shrimp staying tender and chunks of bell pepper retaining their snap. Butter Chicken reads as the gentler entry point: tomato-cream based, coating tender poultry without aggression. Tandoori Chicken arrives burnished red from the clay oven, its smoke-tinged surface concealing unexpectedly moderate seasoning. Chicken Tikka strips the bone away, offering the same char and spice in boneless, fork-friendly form. Both pair seamlessly with the green salad that opens each set menu—dressed in what tastes like mandarin vinaigrette, it cleanses the palate before the heavier courses arrive. The Set B menu at 34,000 won packages this effectively: salad, protein, curry, naan, rice, and sweet lassi for roughly two people. Reviewers noted this represents reasonable value for lunch, though evening pricing feels steeper. The tandoor smoke that permeates the space—not lingering unpleasantly but announcing itself from entry—signals that cooking happens here with purpose, not convenience.