5/5 Prithvish A. 5 years ago on Google
Ummrao
-
Dining
at
UMMRAO
was
an
amazing
experience
yesterday.
There
are
chefs
and
there
are
Master
Chefs.
Mukhtar
Qureshi
(Ex
ITC
/
Neel)
has
curated
a
lovely
menu
and
has
giving
his
best.
Culinary
experience
reinforced
by
the
royal
kitchens
of
Lucknow/Kishangan/Rampur/Murshidabad/Hyderabad/Malihabad/Faizabad.
As
far
as
the
decor
of
this
place
goes,
one
word
-
Royal.
Food
and
Service
was
up
to
the
mark.
Since
we
ordered
for
small
portions
could
not
figure
out
the
plating
however
coming
to
food
-
WOW.
Chef
has
cut
down
on
the
richness
and
over
spices.
This
Place
has
some
amazing
cocktails
to
try
out
and
a
private
room
as
well.
One
needs
to
have
a
look
in
the
kitchen
as
well.
Here
is
what
I
experienced.
Restaurant
Opens
at
5
Pm,
located
at
Courtyard
Marriott.
Menu
has
Small
Plates
(half
portion)
Set
Menu
and
A
la
Carte.
Take
your
pick.
Once
seated
you
get
a
small
Portion
(complimentary)
Shorba
for
Veg
they
have
the
Chil
Goza
Santra
Shorba
-
has
a
citrusy
touch
rich,
tangy
to
start
with
and
then
settles
down.
This
is
Basically
Malta
and
Root
vegetable
soup.
Non
Veg
the
ever
popular
GOSHT
AWADH
SHORBA
-
Smoked
marrow
soup.
Perfect
in
spices/Herbs
and
perfect
balance.
Rich
Starters:
VEGETARIAN
------------------------
Nadru
Shammi
(Lotus
Stem)
Chef's
Signature
dish.
It's
Lotus
Stem
all
the
way.
Boiled/chopped/Mixer
adding
spices
(Fresh
coriander/green
chilli/cumin
etc)
Shallow
fry
placed
Small
Paratha.
Loved
the
texture
and
taste.
Garnish
of
Yellow
Bell
pepper
rings
and
Ricotta.
Herbs/spices
subtle
not
over.
Perfect
start.
Badam
Gulhar
Ki
Tikki
-
something
different.
This
has
got
the
spices
balanced
well
with
the
fig
and
almond.
Rich
at
the
same
time.
Pan
seared.
Placed
over
Crispy
lotus
stem
and
garnish
of
tamarind/Fig
chutney.
Non
Vegetarian
------------------
Jahangiri
Murg
Seekh
-
presented
well.
Tasted
awesome.
Basically
Minced
chicken
light
in
spices
at
the
same
time
packed
with
flavours
and
aroma.
The
outer
layer
had
a
crunchy
texture
from
the
Boiled
egg
crumble.
To
get
the
richness
chef
has
added
a
bit
of
cheddar
as
well.
Overall
good.
Ambada
Jhinga
-
loved
the
marination.
Takes
you
to
Hyderabad.
Flat
Prawns
marinated
with
Ambada
(also
known
as
Sorrel)
or
Gongura
leaves
along
with
the
spices.
Tandoored
and
served
in
a
deep
bowl.
Purani
Chowk
Ki
Galouti
-
Who
can
make
a
better
Galouti
then
the
qureshi's.
Not
going
in
details.
This
is
a
must
try
dish
at
Ummrao.
It's
a
classic.
Here
the
chef
has
reduced
the
spice
level,
let
the
mutton
speak
for
itself.
Served
over
Zaffrani
Paratha.
Winner.
Mains:
-------
Vegetarian
-
Seasonal
Mix,
This
is
basically
5
saag
melange.
He
has
used
Ambada/Palak/methi/dill
and
hara
Pyaaz.
Texture
rusty.
Taste
was
subtle
at
the
same
time
had
the
flavours
of
the
light
spices.
Not
oily
however
he
has
topped
it
with
Ricotta
cheese
cherry
tomato
and
a
couple
of
walnut.
Overall
a
winner
of
a
dish
goes
well
or
paired
with
Garlic
Naan.
Korma
SEB
WAZWAN
-
this
has
to
be
the
star
dish
of
the
day.
Been
having
this
from
Neel.
It's
all
about
how
one
can
get
a
beautiful
Velvety
texture
gravy
from
Kashmiri
Red
apple.
A
semi
thick
curry
made
out
of
apples.
Spices
play
a
key
role.
Got
it
correct.
Garnish
of
pistachio.
Loved
the
Julienne
Ginger
garnish
balances
the
taste.
This
Dish
goes
well
Zaffrani
Naan.
Non
Veg:
------------
Murg
Mullah
Do
Pyaza
-
Boneless
pieces
of
chicken
in
tomato
and
onion
gravy
with
spices.
Texture
was
good.
Balance
of
Herbs
and
spices
just
perfect.
When
we
say
Do
Pyaza
it's
related
to
2
onions.
This
dish
technically
is
a
south-Asian
curry
dish.
Has
two
stages
of
cooking.
Even
the
garnish
is
onions.
Goes
well
with
Pudina
paratha.
Biryani
-Qureshi
are
known
for
some
amazing
Biryani.
We
tried
the
BAGARE
GUCCHI
(Kashmiri
Morels)
or
mushrooms
one
can
call.
Guess
it's
a
very
costly
ingredient.
If
it's
the
correct
ingredient
used
it's
around
200
per
Gucchi.
As
usual
the
Long
grain
rice
was
aromatic.
Found
some
grains
stuck.
(Chef
please
look
into
this)
Saffron
and
other
spices
went
well.
Served
with
Raita.
Go
for
it.