Lajpat Nagar is famed for its Afghan lane and the many eateries mastering in the cuisine and Nooshe Joon is among some of the best. Many Afghanis found refuge in the now bustling market of Lajpat Nagar. The area is now a gem for naan bread, Kormas and kebabs. Nooshe Joon is a spacious restaurant on the first floor. The interiors are quite charming with lamps, huge glass windows and the traditional communal family-style seating.
The food –
Having tried Persian, Parsi, Armenian and Lebanese cuisines in the city in the past, we indulged in some more meaty preparations. We started out with Hummus with minced meat and pita bread. Crackling keema with smooth, well ground hummus made for a brilliant start.
Next, Kazaan Kebab, huge chops, served with a side of fries and kachumber salad. The lamb chops weren’t marinated, nor had any dressing, but they were just cooked in their own juices and oils. I like subtle flavours, but this was, uhh, bland, for the lack of a better word. Uzbeki Pulao spiked with saffron, raisins and bits of chunky boneless pieces of lamb. Served with a bowl of Rajma and fresh salad. The pulao was also a wild choice as the flavours weren’t very profound. Not to mention, both the lamb and the pulao were rather greasy.
Hummus with lamb 
Kazaan Kebab 
Uzbeki Pulao
Nooshe Joon is a great place to try and experiment with flavours, although, I would recommend you stick to familiar flavours, to begin with. I have tried another Afghani place earlier called Mazaar, and the flavours were much more palatable to me.
Check out a previous food trail to Lajpat Nagar here.
Where? Nooshe Joon, Lajpat Nagar
Cuisine – Arabic, Persian, Uzbeki
Price for two – INR 800 approx