MANZILAT'S

For Mughlai food lover, this one is a hidden gem. Went there for lunch. Ordered 2 pcs ulta tawa paratha along with chiken laziz sammi kebab and mutton awadhi galawti kebab. And also tasted kolkata special chiken biriyani with aloo, they served us welcome drink in a small glass named khus ka sarbat, so ordered this drink . From dessert section, ordered shahi badam firni and shahi badam halwa. Come to the taste of food : •Kebab with paratha was deadly combination, it's too much tasty and mouthwatering 😋. • Briyani was ok,but not upto the mark. • Sarbat was not so good at all. •But the dessert items were too much delightful👌. Staffs are courteous and their hospitality was remarkable. If you went there for lunch or dinner purpose, you have to take a prior booking though whatsApp / Phone call. Overall experience was nice and satisfactory😊.

I recently had the opportunity to try Manjilat’s menu, and overall, it was a delightful experience with a few minor areas of improvement. Here’s my detailed take: 1. Welcome Drink – 4/5 A refreshing start to the meal. Well-balanced and enjoyable, though it could have been a bit more unique to leave a stronger first impression. 2. Mutton Awadhi Galouti Kebab – 4.5/5 Extremely soft and melt-in-the-mouth, just the way Galoutis should be. The only drawback was that the salt felt slightly on the lower side, otherwise it was almost perfect. 3. Ulta Tawa Paratha – 5/5 Absolutely perfect! Soft, flaky, and paired beautifully with the kebabs. Easily one of the highlights of the spread. 4. Kolkata Shahi Mutton Biryani – 3/5 This was a bit of a mixed bag. The mutton was tender and the quality of ingredients was good, but the portion size felt small and the dish was overpriced for what it offered. A little underwhelming compared to expectations. 5. Chicken Nawabi Chaanp – 4.5/5 Rich, creamy gravy with beautifully soft chicken. The flavors were indulgent and paired well with the paratha. A must-try dish. 6. Salad – 5/5 Simple, fresh, and exactly what you’d expect from a good salad. Did its job well. 7. Shahi Badam Firni – 5/5 A perfect ending to the meal. Creamy, rich, and delicately flavored with almonds. The balance of sweetness was just right.

Apart from Galouti Kebab and Paratha (which combination is out of the world experience), all other food was very ordinary but quite expensive. The location inside an industrial estate makes it extremely difficult for food takeaways as well. No dining is available at the time I was visiting.

Food quality: Good, but not special. Fresh ingredients used. Quantity is not good according to price. Ambiance of the place is ok.

My favourite food place! You need to book in advance for dining here. It’s a beautiful rooftop restaurant with a great atmosphere

So finally we made it to the Manzilat’s after planning for a few years. And one of the reasons will be, one day prior’s planning, you have to let them know before what you want to eat and book for it. You can do that with the help of the contact number provided on Google. It is situated in the terrace of a 3 or 4 storey building and there is no elevator option. Coming to the food 1. Khus Ka Sharbet - At first we were offered a welcome drink which was green in colour, on a small shot glass. It tasted sweet. This is offered as a complementary drink. 2. Mutton Awadhi Galawti Kebab - It was good in taste, one plate will have two pieces of kebab, which will be perfect if you pair with one piece of ulta tawa paratha. 3. Ulta Tawa Paratha - It was thin, it was soft and it was the perfect partner with the galawti kebab, reminded me of the childhood memories of the thin roll outer layer we used to enjoy relishing. 3. Kalkatta Shahi Mutton Biryani - This came with a side known as borhani (traditional yogurt based drink, originated from Bangladesh), it is like raita, but a bit more diluted, coming to the biryani, the taste was nothing extraordinary, very basic. The portion size was good, one biryani can be divided amongst two people. You do not feel heavy after consuming it. But I would not be going back for that biryani. 4. Shahi Phirni - It was softer than the ones we get in the shops which I liked and tasted well. 5. Shahi Kesar Halwa - It was warm and smelled of ghee, was yellow in colour and tasted good. Service: The service was slow, apart from the welcome drink we were served by the same waiter who was also serving other tables, hence the service was a bit delayed. The payment is only done through card and UPI, no Cash mode of payment is accepted. Ambiance : It was a very modest terrace decorated with rice lights and not to deny having mosquitoes in this season, since it is called a gourmet experience I had expected much better with respect to ambiance and service. So I am a tad bit disappointed with that. I know a lot of people hold a special place for this restaurant given the name of the owner Manzilat Fatima, who is the descendant of Lucknow’s Nawab Wajid Ali Shah and that is the sole reason I wanted to drop by to have the experience, but I tried to be as unbiased as possible while writing my first hand experience.

If you’re a fan of authentic Awadhi cuisine, Manzilat’s is an absolute gem! From start to finish, our dining experience was nothing short of spectacular. We started with their Khas ka Sharbat, which was refreshing and set the tone for what followed. The Mutton Galouti Kebabs paired with Ulte Taweh ka Paratha were a melt-in-the-mouth delicacy that instantly transported us to Lucknow. The Lucknow Chicken Biryani was fragrant and flavorful, truly a must-try, while the Mutton Pasanda stood out with its tender meat and rich, aromatic gravy. The Mutton Yakhni Pulao and Chicken Rezala were equally delightful, and the Chicken Chaap was packed with authentic flavors. We also had the Kolkata chicken and mutton biryani which were absolutely delicious! To top it off, the desserts—Suji ka Halwa and the unmissable Firni—provided the perfect sweet ending to an incredible meal. A heartfelt thanks to Manzilat Ji for graciously accommodating us on a busy day and guiding us through this unforgettable culinary journey. Every dish we tried was exceptional, but the Galouti Kebabs, Lucknow Chicken Biryani, Mutton Pasanda, and Firni are non-negotiables! Manzilat’s is a treasure for food enthusiasts. Highly recommended—100% worth a visit!

The food was very basic . The food was over priced and not worth the taste. Moreover the quantity of the Biryani was very less and the quality was moderate. It is for sure very overhyped and not worth the money