Defence Colony

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Defence Colony is an upscale neighborhood in South Delhi, India. It is a desirable residential location because of its leafy properties, its well-regarded market, and its proximity to other South Delhi neighborhoods.

The neighborhood gets its name for being the home to large numbers of retired officers in the Indian milllitary.

Restaurants in Defence Colony Market include Swagath, a South Indian fish restaurant, and a vegetarian branch, the Colonel Kebab restaurant famed for its broiled meats, and Sagar, which serves quick and inexpensive dosas, idli, thalis, and other specialties. There are several bakeries, including the Defence Colony Bakery, and a number of well-stocked grocery stores. The neighborhood is home to two American chains, a Baskin-Robbins and a Subway, as well as a branch of India's Barista chain.