A local’s guide to boba, ramen and poke bowls in Humayunpur and around Deer Park — and why Green Neko keeps South Delhi coming back.
South Delhi’s little corner of Japan and Taiwan
If you live around Safdarjung Enclave, Hauz Khas or Green Park, you already know Humayunpur has quietly become one of South Delhi’s best food streets. Tucked between the lanes off the main market, it’s where you go for real bubble tea, a steaming bowl of ramen on a rainy Delhi evening, or a fresh poke bowl when you want something that feels light but still fills you up.
This guide covers what to look for in each of those three things — good boba, good ramen, good poke — and where they come together in one place: Green Neko, a Japanese-Hawaiian bistro and Taiwanese drinks bar in the heart of Safdarjung Enclave.
What makes boba tea actually good
Bubble tea is everywhere in Delhi now, but the quality gap is huge. A good boba comes down to three things: the tea base should taste like tea, not just sugar syrup; the pearls should be freshly cooked — soft and chewy, not hard or gummy from sitting too long; and the flavour should come from real ingredients rather than artificial concentrate.
At Green Neko, the boba is built around exactly that. The recipe was developed by tasting bubble tea across different countries and dialling in the details — fresh and organic fruit in the fruit teas, proper matcha for the matcha drinks, and pearls cooked in small batches through the day. Regulars come back for the strawberry milk, blueberry milk, caramel milk, mango boba and strawberry matcha.
Where to get real ramen in South Delhi
Ramen is having a moment in Delhi, but a lot of places serve a thin, one-note broth. What you want is a bowl with a broth that’s had time to develop, noodles with bite, and toppings that pull their weight.
Green Neko’s ramen is handcrafted in-house, with both thin and thick broth options so you can pick your comfort level, and a spicy chicken ramen that’s become one of the most-ordered bowls. Portions run generous — a single bowl is easily enough to share. On a cold or wet Delhi evening, it’s worth the trip across South Delhi for.
Poke bowls: fresh, healthy, and actually filling
Poke (the Hawaiian rice-and-protein bowl) is the sweet spot between healthy and satisfying. Green Neko’s bowls are built by chefs trained in-house, with chicken, shrimp, tofu and paneer options so there’s something for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Reviewers consistently call out the value: a bowl that leaves you genuinely satisfied, made with fresh ingredients and house sauces. If you’re eating clean but don’t want a boring salad, this is the order.
Why Green Neko is a Safdarjung Enclave favourite
Put it together — properly made boba, comforting ramen, fresh poke — and you’ve got a menu that covers a craving whatever the weather. Add a warm room, attentive staff, and a curated music playlist, and it’s easy to see why Green Neko has become a regular stop for the Safdarjung Enclave, Hauz Khas and Green Park crowd. It’s a Japanese-Hawaiian bistro at heart, so the appetizers — gyoza and other Japanese small plates — are made with the same fresh ingredients as the mains.
Visit Green Neko
Humayunpur, Safdarjung Enclave — Ground Floor, 94A, Humayunpur, New Delhi 110029. Open daily 12:30–22:30. Phone: 099716 10230.
B6 Market, opposite Deer Park, Safdarjung Enclave — 298 B6 Market, New Delhi 110029. Open daily 09:00–23:00. Phone: 073039 48369.
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