We can’t keep calm because Delhi’s famous Nagpal’s chhole from Amar Colony in Lajpat Nagar has opened an outpost in Khar. After having spent a year of exploring the capital’s culinary landscape in 2019, and setting off on a chhole trail across Mumbai-Delhi, we were keen to make a trip to Khar. “Par pani ka farak nahin hoga (won’t the cooking water differ the taste?)” Pallavi Pasricha asked us. The travel and food writer was curious to find out and agreed to accompany us for the taste test.

The outlet is nestled between the 1st and 4th Roads in Khar West and is strategically located to attract commuters. Up a few flights, the shop has standing tables to grab a quick bite, or you can order and enjoy a snack in the comfort of your car. The owner, Siddhant Thakur, a real estate entrepreneur, enthusiastically tells us he is friends with the owners of the Nagpal outlet in Lajpat Nagar, South East Delhi, explaining how the Mumbai outpost made a quiet launch recently.