The short answer
New Deli by Kashmir: what visitors should know first
Worth a stop if you are staying at or visiting Lio and want curry rather than seafood. Vegan choices are limited to a salad and two main curries, it is cash only, and the menu mixes meat with vegetarian dishes, so confirm what is open.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
New Deli by Kashmir facts at a glance
- Location
- Sitio Uno, Lio Estate, El Nido
- Dining style
- Casual Indian curry, outdoor seating
- Price signal
- Reasonable (about two dollar signs on Spinach)
- Signature order
- Try: the vegan salad starter and a vegan main curry
- Payment
- Cash only, per Spinach
- Good for
- Lio visitors, vegans wanting a curry
Why it matters
Why New Deli by Kashmir is worth your time
Indian restaurants outside India are rarely an automatic fit for Jain or strict vegetarian travellers, and El Nido has very few of them. This is one of the few named curry kitchens with an explicit vegan section, and it sits outside the busy town centre, which suits travellers based at Lio.
It is not a place to expect the full range of a North Indian menu. Think of it as a dependable curry and rice stop that spares you a sixth fish dinner, with the honest caveat that vegan choices are few and the kitchen is not meat-free.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Marked vegan dishes
A vegan salad and two main curries are clearly labelled, so vegans do not have to guess.
- 02
Lentils and beans
Spinach lists lentils and beans as the main vegan proteins, which suits families used to dal-based meals.
- 03
Outdoor seating
Tables outside give some air movement, a plus at midday in El Nido's humid climate.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
New Deli by Kashmir is an Indian restaurant specialising in curries, and the Spinach listing recommends the vegan salad starter and the vegan main curries, built around lentils and beans. Only about two or three dishes are marked vegan, so a vegan traveller should ask what is available that day.
The kitchen also cooks meat, so this is a mixed menu, not a vegetarian restaurant. Staff are said to have a basic understanding of veganism and the menu marks vegan dishes clearly, which helps when ordering for someone who cannot ask detailed questions in English.
Because it sits at Lio Estate, it fits best into a day spent around Lio Beach or after an island-hopping trip that returns on that side of the bay. The listing notes free Wi-Fi and a casual setting; there is no formal dress code and no information on spice levels, so ask for mild if you prefer it.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Bring cash; the listing says cash only
- Ask which vegan curries are available that day
- Confirm opening hours before the trip to Lio
- Arrange return transport in advance
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Sitio Uno, Lio Estate, north of El Nido town, Palawan
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early evening
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Spinach lists outdoor seating and wheelchair access, so there is likely no steep entrance. Lio is a few kilometres from the town, so plan a tricycle or hotel transfer rather than a walk in the heat.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in dining; no booking is mentioned in the listing. It is cash only according to Spinach. Hours are given as about 11 am to 8.30 pm daily, but please confirm hours before travelling out to Lio.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near New Deli by Kashmir
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Spinach lists outdoor seating and wheelchair access, so there is likely no steep entrance. Lio is a few kilometres from the town, so plan a tricycle or hotel transfer rather than a walk in the heat.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is New Deli by Kashmir vegetarian?
No. It is an Indian curry restaurant with a mixed menu. Spinach lists two or three clearly marked vegan dishes.
Where is it?
At Sitio Uno in Lio Estate, a few kilometres north of El Nido town, so you need a tricycle or hotel transfer.
Can I pay by card?
Spinach says it is cash only, so bring pesos.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
