This iconic chole bhature joint has halted operations amid LPG shortage

If you’ve ever looked up 'Delhi’s best chole bhature', chances are you’ve come across Sita Ram Diwan Chand. The decades-old eatery in Paharganj (widely considered one of the city’s definitive chole bhature spots) has now halted operations indefinitely due to a shortage of LPG cooking gas.

The disruption is part of a wider supply squeeze linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, one of the world’s largest oil- and gas-exporting regions. As shipments and logistics slow down, restaurants across parts of Delhi are struggling to secure regular LPG supplies, which is a critical fuel for commercial kitchens.

Several eateries have already begun adjusting. Some restaurants have trimmed menus to cope with limited gas availability, while others have temporarily shut shop altogether.

The situation is particularly visible in Paharganj, a busy market area known for budget hotels, street markets and long-standing food joints popular with tourists. Along with Sita Ram Diwan Chand, nearby outlets such as Radhe Shyam Subhash Kumar Chole Bhature and Kashmiri Chur Chur Naan have also paused operations due to the gas shortage.

Thankfully, the pause is only temporary. Until LPG supplies return to normal, Delhiites will have to wait a little longer to line up outside Sita Ram Diwan Chand for one of the city’s most beloved plates of chole bhature.