Epicuria Nehru Place is the food mall built into Nehru Place metro station, and it’s where the district eats, drinks and waits out traffic, from 8 AM chai to bar tabs past midnight. Delhi Tourism describes it as the city’s first “food mall,” with a basement food court, sit-down restaurants and bars under one roof. What most diners never realise is that part of Epicuria once sold computers, not kebabs.
Epicuria at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Location | Beneath Nehru Place metro station (Violet Line), Nehru Place, New Delhi |
| Type | Food mall with food court, restaurants, cafés and bars |
| Size | About 1 lakh sq ft, after a 2016 expansion |
| Described as | Delhi’s first “food mall,” per Delhi Tourism |
| Food court outlets (listed) | Karim’s, KFC, Nando’s, Sagar Ratna, Khan Chacha, Burger King, Subway, Moti Mahal |
| Restaurants and bars (listed) | Social, The Irish House, FIO Cookhouse & Bar, The Chatter House, Cafe Delhi Heights, Barbeque Nation, Chili’s |
| Cafés | Chaayos, Starbucks |
| Cinema | INOX Insignia, Unit 02, upper ground floor |
| Earliest opening (listed) | Chaayos from 8 AM |
| Late-night | Several bars listed until around midnight to 1 AM |
| Sunday | Open, even though most of Nehru Place market is closed |
| Parking | Attached parking, per visitor reviews |
Outlet line-ups change regularly. Check a food app before planning around a specific restaurant.
A Food Mall That Replaced a Tech Showroom
Here’s a piece of Nehru Place history hiding in plain sight. Until early 2016, Epicuria’s restaurants filled only the lower ground level, with around 20 outlets ranging from KFC and Burger King to fine-dining names like Benihana and FIO.
The ground floor above belonged to something very different: House of Technology, an IT and electronics retail space run by reseller Unique Infoways. It shut in March 2016 after a lease dispute.
Epicuria took over the space, expanded to about 1 lakh sq ft, and opened a new wave of outlets in May 2016, including Social, Nando’s, Chaayos and others, with The Irish House announced to follow. So in a district built on computer sales, a floor of gadgets quietly became a floor of restaurants and bars.
At the time, Epicuria’s management estimated that around one lakh people passed through Nehru Place metro station daily, which explains why a food mall made sense right at the station.
How Epicuria Is Laid Out
Epicuria spreads across multiple levels:
- Lower ground (basement): The food court, which Delhi Tourism notes draws the biggest crowds.
- Ground and upper ground: Sit-down restaurants, cafés and bars, including The Irish House at Unit R3 and INOX Insignia at Unit 02.
The layout makes it easy to switch plans mid-evening, from a food court snack to a proper dinner to drinks, without leaving the building.
The Food Court
The basement food court suits groups who can’t agree on what to eat, office workers with 30 minutes for lunch, and shoppers taking a break from laptop hunting.
Listed outlets include:
- Karim’s and Khan Chacha for Mughlai food, kebabs and rolls
- Sagar Ratna for South Indian vegetarian meals
- Moti Mahal for North Indian classics
- Nando’s for peri-peri chicken
- KFC, Burger King and Subway for fast food
Delhi Tourism highlights the food court’s range for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Sit-Down Restaurants and Bars
Upstairs, the pace slows and the prices rise.
- Social: Known for its bar menu and DJ nights. Visitors note you can feel the metro trains running overhead.
- The Irish House: A pub with a long beer list and live sports screenings.
- FIO Cookhouse & Bar: European and Italian dishes in a more polished setting.
- The Chatter House: A relaxed bar-restaurant on the lower level.
- Cafe Delhi Heights: Burgers, pastas, shakes and comfort food.
- Barbeque Nation: Grill-at-the-table buffets for groups.
- Chili’s: American-style casual dining.
Some names from Epicuria’s 2016 expansion, like Lord of the Drinks, Pizza Express and Dhaba by Claridges, appear in older listings, but their current status at Epicuria couldn’t be confirmed.
Coffee and Chai
Chaayos, on the upper ground floor, lists hours of 8 AM to 11 PM every day, making it one of the earliest openers in the building. It’s a popular pre-market meeting spot.
Starbucks also operates inside Epicuria, according to listings, for espresso drinks and quieter coffee meetings outside peak hours.
Epicuria by the Clock
Different times of day bring very different crowds.
| Time | What to Expect |
| 8–10 AM | Chaayos opens; quiet, good for meetings before the market opens |
| 12:30–2:30 PM | Heavy lunch rush from Nehru Place offices |
| 4–6 PM | Calmer; good for coffee and snacks |
| 6–9 PM | After-work crowds fill bars and restaurants |
| 9 PM onwards | Bar-focused; DJ nights on some evenings |
| Late night | Several bars listed until around midnight to 1 AM |
Remember that the last Violet Line trains from Nehru Place leave around 11:15 PM, according to published timetables. If you’re staying late, book a cab home.
When Nehru Place Rests, Epicuria Doesn’t
Most of Nehru Place’s market shuts on Sundays, but Epicuria stays open. That makes it one of the few busy spots in the district on a Sunday, with families and friends filling the food court and restaurants.
It also pairs well with the district’s cinemas, which run all week, including INOX Insignia right inside the building.
Getting There and Parking
Epicuria sits directly beneath Nehru Place metro station on the Violet Line, so metro riders can walk straight in. Visitors also mention attached parking, and the six-storey multi-level car park that opened nearby in February 2026 adds more capacity across the complex.
From other parts of Nehru Place, look for the metro station and head down. It’s also a short walk from INOX Nehru Place and the office towers.
Tips for Visiting
A few habits make a visit smoother.
- Check a food app for current outlets, since tenants change.
- Avoid peak lunch hours if you want a table quickly.
- Book ahead for bars on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Carry ID if you plan to drink; Delhi’s legal drinking age is 25.
- Plan your ride home before late nights out.
Epicuria Questions People Ask
Q1. Where is Epicuria Nehru Place located?
A. Epicuria sits directly beneath Nehru Place metro station on the Violet Line, in the Nehru Place commercial district of South Delhi.
Q2. What restaurants are in Epicuria Nehru Place?
A. Listed outlets include Social, The Irish House, FIO Cookhouse & Bar, The Chatter House, Cafe Delhi Heights, Barbeque Nation and Chili’s, plus a food court with Karim’s, KFC and Sagar Ratna.
Q3. What are Epicuria Nehru Place timings?
A. Hours vary by outlet. Chaayos lists 8 AM to 11 PM daily, while several bars stay open until around midnight to 1 AM.
Q4. Is Epicuria open on Sunday?
A. Yes. Epicuria stays open on Sundays, even though most of Nehru Place’s market closes, making it a popular weekend spot for food and drinks.
