Dum Pukht at ITC Maurya, A Luxury Collection Hotel New Delhi

Dum Pukht has established its presence in the Indian fine dining scene for a little over two decades now. The menu encompasses the essence of the North with ample touches from the Lucknowi style of cooking to exude Nawabi opulence. My culinary adventure included jhinga dum nisha - a plate of delicious tandoori jumbo prawns marinated in cheese and hung yoghurt, the famous kakori kebab which is a heady

Dum Pukht has established its presence in the Indian ne dining scene blend of mince mutton meat and delicately flavoured with touches of cloves and cinnamon, the habibia chops and the tantalising murgh chandi tikka. When it is time for a curry, I was truly spoilt for choice. I feasted on the murgh khushk purdah which is truly remarkable. The curry is made of lamb shanks dum cooked that brings out the authentic flavours of the meat and spices. The dal dum pukht with naan on the side is a great option for vegetarians. I ended this fulfilling meal on a sweet note with the gulab ki kheer and the decadent shahi tukda.

HOURS

Monday-Saturday: 1900 to 2330

Sunday: 1230 to 1430

PRICE

Approximately ₹5,000 for two people

CONTACT

Dum Pukht

ITC Maurya, A Luxury Collection Hotel New Delhi, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110045 India itchotels.com

VERDICT A meal at Dum Pukht encapsulates all your senses in a manner fit for royalty which will leave you eager for your next visit.

Ravi Lalwani

Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi HOURS

An embodiment of ‘contemporary classic’ Indian dining, Martabaan is a must-visit if you are like me always looking for a flavourful meal that will linger on your tastebuds in the most delightful manner possible. The restaurant is a feather on the creativity. I indulged in lavish fare by beginning with a plate of the creamy murgh malai tikka. This was followed by a heavy main course of Martabaan ka meat which is crafted beautifully with tender meat and fresh spices. If you are a vegetarian you can relish the Martabaan ke chole accompanied with an assortment of Indian breads. The end to my extravagant a air was a plate of refreshing orange basundi that aptly balanced all the spices from the main course.

Sunday-Saturday: 1230 to 2230

Price

Martabaan Special Set MenuAED299/₹6,057

The Royal Set MenuAED499/₹10,108

Contact

Emirates Palace, Corniche Road, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi mandarinoriental.com cap of the luxurious culinary canvas at Emirates Palace. The regal ambience, with beautiful views of the Arabian Gulf’s glimmering blue waters and the Emirates Palace Marina, is an ideal place that marries the traditional flavours of Indian cuisine with contemporary

The restaurant is a feather on the cap of the luxurious culinary canvas at Emirates Palace

VERDICT A visit to Martabaan is something that will be imprinted on your tastebuds and memory for a long time to come.

Ravi Lalwani