Today, we continue our Best Dhaba in Delhi series with a look at a Defense Colony market institution: Little Dragon. Though not a dhaba in the traditional sense, this Chinese food cart has been doing business the low-tech, greentech way for more than a decade.
I came to know about the Little Dragon from my favourite local autowallah, who swears by it. "Always fresh,always good--cheap and best!" were his words. I've eaten there or done takeaway at least a dozen times.
Little Dragon has a lot going for it environmentally. They serve a crowd of people daily on reusable plastic plates, and they send out deliveries within a three kilometer radius by cycle. There is minimal energy used; there is no AC, and food is cooked over a simple gas stove.
Also, on the positive side, the menu offers extensive choices, ranging from soups to spring rolls; prices range from Rs. 30 to Rs. 75 and the portions are generous. A full plate of Veg. Chowmein (Rs. 35) or Egg Chowmein (Rs. 40) will usually feed two, though you might order a bit extra if you are feeding growing boys. My kids love the food, and I like it also. And it's never made me sick, which is more than I can say about another place I shall not mention in that market! If you live in or near Defense Colony, you can even order by phone: 011-64536491.
On the downside, the Little Dragon has no seating. More importantly, if you have finer taste than my kids, you may be disappointed: "too much oil, too much salt," declared Mrs. Batti the first time we ate there. And she's probably right. Remember that autowallah who recommended it? He just found out he's got high blood pressure. What did the doctor say? LESS OIL! LESS SALT! (And a handful of pills.)
If you don't have high blood pressure and you are looking for a reasonably priced, reasonably good, environmentally friendly meal in the Defense Colony area, the Little Dragon may be the place for you!
For more reviews of some of Delhi's best food carts, tea stalls, dhabas, and dives, check out our Best Dhabas in Delhi series. And if you'd like to contribute a guest review, drop us a line!
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