Good karma calls for great korma, and The Oudh will treat your tummy royally
Good karma calls for great korma, and The Oudh will treat your tummy royally
If you thought Jodhaa Akbar was the most majestic you could get with Mughal magic, The Oudh is bound to take you beyond the ostentatious movie sets, both in terms ofu00a0food and fantasy. Think succulent kebabs, rich kormas, intoxicating biryanis and soft sheermal. The restaurant, which is the Phoenix-ised version of the once standing Durbar in the same place, feels like an hour's escape to a must-see museum. Here's more.
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Over to the plate. We started with a light, healthy soup, the Lucknowi Yakhni Shorba (Rs 130). Sounds too complicated? Opt for the Dal Shorba (Rs 130) instead. In starters, options for non-vegetarians include Jhinga Mehrunnisa (Rs 900) or Murgh Surkh Angaar (Rs 700), both ofu00a0 which get a thumbs up from us. Herbivores, on the other hand, can relish Hariyali Kabab (Rs 350) which tastes fresh and fine.
In mains, we choseu00a0 Mallika-e-Dariya (Rs 900), a piquant prawn preparation,u00a0 Murgh Rihana (Rs 600), which felt better than the singer's music, and Paneer Karhahi Se (Rs 425), almost homemade. These can be teamed up with Gilafi Kulcha, Sheermal (a sweet bread), and Warqi Parantha (Rs 90 each).
Vegetarians, too, get some special pampering. They can dig into Zarkhu00e9z Zameen (Rs 425) or Shabnam Curry (Rs 425), accompanied with tandoori roti or roomali roti (Rs 75 each). Tongue-twisting, of course, but tantalising, all the more. Afters comprise Shahi Tukra, Muzafar, Khush Zaiqa and Qulfi Falooda (Rs 180 each). We don't know when out Gulab Jamun melted in the mouth. Here's the catch: the lunch is only on buffet (Rs 850 per head), and the dinner, only a la carte.
Drinks: The well-stocked bar serves all major brands of liquor. For teetotallers, there are signature mocktails like Shatranj, Gulmohar, Fiza and Noor-e-Chashm (Rs 175 each).
Ambience: The insides reflect the great heritage of the mighty Mughals u2014 larger-than-life paintings, amber lamps, carved pillars and marble flooring characterise theu00a0u00a0 130 seater space. After sunset, timeless ghazals play live in the background. There's also the Deewan-e-Khaas, a private dining space that overlooks the lush green lawns. Bon gastro jashn-e-bahaara!
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Where: The Ashok, Diplomatic Enclave, 50-B Chanakayapuri
Timings: 12.30 pm to 2.45 pm and 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm
Average meal for two: Rs 1,700 plus taxes
Ring: 26110101, 26116161
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