Khansama....

‘KHANSAMA' - The Royal Indian Master Chef as it is called is another Endeavour trying to emulate the great taste of the bygone Royal Era. As tradition goes, the Khansamas (Royal Chefs) while working in the stately palace kitchen’s, generated rare and flavorsome recipes to satisfy their Kings' gastronomic fancies. It is to be believed that these Khansamas kept their recipes’ a closely guarded secret. They maintained every record of the ingredients used the method of preservation and even the art of presentation.
Well, so much for history then. So, what really makes Khansama the great Indian dining experience it claims to be. Well, for starters, the moment you step foot inside the restaurant, there is a sense of royalty. The walls donned with paintings of the erstwhile kings and the paintings seem to be scenes straight out of a mythological TV episode. The artifacts placed at key areas on the wall add to the feel. Spears and swords, along with stuffed heads of animals make you feel as a part of the Royal experience. The lighting and décor is simply put, Fantastic!!. Full marks here.
To bring more feel of tradition, every item on the table is of sparkling and shining copper, the base place, the candle stand, the water tumbler every thing made of copper. There is so much importance given to detail that the candle is wrapped in a gold covering to bring in the sense of royalty (Well, one wonders candle melt with white wax oozing out, is it really required, but it’s an effort nevertheless).
The food is with not an iota of doubt, Expensive!!!!. Definitely not a place where you could take your friends for that lavish Birthday party. Make sure you try the cocktails, they have wide variety of those, and particularly the one called MUDDY WATER seems to have quite an intoxicating effect on the fairer sex. The succulent and juicy kebab on offer is a treat to that ever demanding palate. The food menu is very different and one of a kind, with the painting of a King and details of his Hay days on every page, Very nice and informative while you decide on the choice of your food.
In all definitely a nice experience, a meal for two can cost anywhere between Rs 1500 – 2000. The lunch buffet is quite reasonable at Rs 350 exclusive of drinks.
IF you have the zeal for the fine dining experience and the bucks , Khansama is the place to be.

Khansama………..Truly Royal!!!!!!!