Dum Pukht

#Dumpukht #biryani Does it makes any sense to go to such famous places and wait like beggars for 90-120mins for a table and in return what you get such food. For a family dinner I planned to go to #bukhara at ITC #Maurya the waiting on Thursday was approx 3Hrs. But the guest with an approach were seated without any waiting. The lady on desk was carrying a small phone in her hand got a call & she said Kaha say baithau there is no space & the person on the other hand said jaise bhe ho make them sit in the restaurant fast. She repeated the words in anger. Anyways after approx 75mins i got a seat in Dum Pukht restaurant, when I Entered in the restaurant 35% of tables were empty but still there was a waiting for 90mins. Even a gentleman came before me got the table with in 15mins as he gave refrence of some chef or so. Limited option one has in Dum Pukht. I ordered kakori seekh which was nice but little warm was Nt served Hot then I ordered Gilafi chicken seekh which taste good but as it got little cold was really chewy…. The flop show stopper was there mutton biryani…. The line from the Waitor was before eating pls smell the aroma of the biryani…. “Chaley woh bhe kar liya humney” but the quality of mutton was horrible… one can puke after watching it. It’s visible in the picture. It was blood pink in colour. When I call the waiter first guy thought I am a fool he said it’s a saffron colour … LOL I laughed & said I started buying mutton from ₹60/-kg & today’s it’s ₹700/-kg so don’t teach. Then second Waitor came & said there is a problem will change the biryani & get a new one for you. Second biryani was again same with the same quality of mutton. I waited for almost 15-20mins but chef was so so so busy that he didn’t came to my table. As a bribe they offered me a Firni complementary from there side but i left it untouched… I refused & tell them to take firni away… they said sir pls pack kar dete hai n all….I asked for the soft copy of my bill but still it’s not delivered on my mobile…. Do such high end places are worth the hype? I gone with high hopes but it’s all useless. It’s a horrible pathetic hospitality that a chef who is working with such a reputated name doesn’t have a time to come on his guest table. Anyone who is reading this must Check the food over there before eating… for me it’s a BIG FLOP SHOW👎🏻 after getting out from there had a biryani from Alkauser mughlai foods 🤣🤣🤣 mast thi 👍🏻

Good ambiance, delicious food. Our pulao was superb and fluffy, and the chicken curry tender and well spiced. Service can't be faulted, albeit a tad overt attentive. Overall, a great value and pleasant experience.

We came just for dessert after an underwhelming dinner experience at Bukhara and we were blown away! Food - tried the kulfi and gulab kheer. Both was outstanding Service - Right from the staff at reception (Lakhoub - sorry getting name wrong) to Gautam who attended us were extremely warm and courteous. The staff overall walked with a smile and were cheerful - they seemed to enjoy what they are doing unlike Bukhara Atmosphere - Fitting for a 5*. We had live music with the pianist playing away classic Hindi music, in a hall reminiscing of Awadhi court. The space was well-lit and had a charm in itself Will totally come back here for dinner/lunch. The team leading the service and front desk - you are amazing!

Great place and ambience and obviously limited options for vegetarians but still worth it !

Dum Pukht specialises in the ancient art of ‘dum’ cooking, where food is slow-roasted in a sealed pot called a ‘handi’. Dum pukht does a fabulous job of presenting the royal Lucknow food. The Biryani was awesome in general, the kind that creates lasting memories. The best I ever had. It was poetry on the plate. The rice was long grain, aromatic, independent strands that were super soft and melt in the mouth. The taste was beyond perfect. The kabab was super soft, melt in the mouth, bursting with flavours in every bite. The Dal was also excellent. The restaurant has grand Lucknowi decor and ambiance.

Heavenly experience. Really enjoyed the chicken dum yakhni pulao , Khameeri roti and moong dal recipe here. Must visit. Price on higher side but worth it

Tried Taftan, Naan E Khummach with Qasar E Pukhtan and they're good. Shahid E Jaam, a huge gulab jamun was hot, sweet and great too!

Very beautiful and welcoming place. Food and service are very good.

#Dumpukht #biryani Does it makes any sense to go to such famous places and wait like beggars for 90-120mins for a table and in return what you get such food. For a family dinner I planned to go to #bukhara at ITC #Maurya the waiting on Thursday was approx 3Hrs. But the guest with an approach were seated without any waiting. The lady on desk was carrying a small phone in her hand got a call & she said Kaha say baithau there is no space & the person on the other hand said jaise bhe ho make them sit in the restaurant fast. She repeated the words in anger. Anyways after approx 75mins i got a seat in Dum Pukht restaurant, when I Entered in the restaurant 35% of tables were empty but still there was a waiting for 90mins. Even a gentleman came before me got the table with in 15mins as he gave refrence of some chef or so. Limited option one has in Dum Pukht. I ordered kakori seekh which was nice but little warm was Nt served Hot then I ordered Gilafi chicken seekh which taste good but as it got little cold was really chewy…. The flop show stopper was there mutton biryani…. The line from the Waitor was before eating pls smell the aroma of the biryani…. “Chaley woh bhe kar liya humney” but the quality of mutton was horrible… one can puke after watching it. It’s visible in the picture. It was blood pink in colour. When I call the waiter first guy thought I am a fool he said it’s a saffron colour … LOL I laughed & said I started buying mutton from ₹60/-kg & today’s it’s ₹700/-kg so don’t teach. Then second Waitor came & said there is a problem will change the biryani & get a new one for you. Second biryani was again same with the same quality of mutton. I waited for almost 15-20mins but chef was so so so busy that he didn’t came to my table. As a bribe they offered me a Firni complementary from there side but i left it untouched… I refused & tell them to take firni away… they said sir pls pack kar dete hai n all….I asked for the soft copy of my bill but still it’s not delivered on my mobile…. Do such high end places are worth the hype? I gone with high hopes but it’s all useless. It’s a horrible pathetic hospitality that a chef who is working with such a reputated name doesn’t have a time to come on his guest table. Anyone who is reading this must Check the food over there before eating… for me it’s a BIG FLOP SHOW👎🏻 after getting out from there had a biryani from Alkauser mughlai foods 🤣🤣🤣 mast thi 👍🏻

Good ambiance, delicious food. Our pulao was superb and fluffy, and the chicken curry tender and well spiced. Service can't be faulted, albeit a tad overt attentive. Overall, a great value and pleasant experience.

We came just for dessert after an underwhelming dinner experience at Bukhara and we were blown away! Food - tried the kulfi and gulab kheer. Both was outstanding Service - Right from the staff at reception (Lakhoub - sorry getting name wrong) to Gautam who attended us were extremely warm and courteous. The staff overall walked with a smile and were cheerful - they seemed to enjoy what they are doing unlike Bukhara Atmosphere - Fitting for a 5*. We had live music with the pianist playing away classic Hindi music, in a hall reminiscing of Awadhi court. The space was well-lit and had a charm in itself Will totally come back here for dinner/lunch. The team leading the service and front desk - you are amazing!

Great place and ambience and obviously limited options for vegetarians but still worth it !

Dum Pukht specialises in the ancient art of ‘dum’ cooking, where food is slow-roasted in a sealed pot called a ‘handi’. Dum pukht does a fabulous job of presenting the royal Lucknow food. The Biryani was awesome in general, the kind that creates lasting memories. The best I ever had. It was poetry on the plate. The rice was long grain, aromatic, independent strands that were super soft and melt in the mouth. The taste was beyond perfect. The kabab was super soft, melt in the mouth, bursting with flavours in every bite. The Dal was also excellent. The restaurant has grand Lucknowi decor and ambiance.

Heavenly experience. Really enjoyed the chicken dum yakhni pulao , Khameeri roti and moong dal recipe here. Must visit. Price on higher side but worth it

Tried Taftan, Naan E Khummach with Qasar E Pukhtan and they're good. Shahid E Jaam, a huge gulab jamun was hot, sweet and great too!

Very beautiful and welcoming place. Food and service are very good.