MANZILAT'S

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!

Manzilat's is a complete experience. A cozy sitting area on the terrace, with photos and trinkets on each landing of the stairs, to get you in the mood. Beautifully encapsulates the legacy of the nawabs of Awadh. You have to whatsapp in advance to pre -book your slot. We were two people and ordered one plate each of mutton galawti kabab, ulta tawa paratha, mutton yakhni pulao and chicken rezala. The amount was perfect for two people, the servers were very polite, and the star of the meal was definitely the kabab. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth and insanely flavourful. A little hard on your pocket maybe but worth it.

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.

Fatima ji she is really welcoming and her behaviour is really warm,now let me talk about food it is just extra ordinary,must try mutton galawati kebab, and mutton biriyani ..in short all the dishes are just finger licking good. Do call them a day before for smooth booking and dine in experience.

The highlight of our meal was the yakhni pulao—fragrant with black pepper and nutmeg, featuring the most tender mutton I’ve ever tasted. The homestyle biryani and thoughtfully paired drinks complemented the meal perfectly. Having long anticipated a visit to Manzilat’s, I’m delighted to have experienced it.

My first experience of the place was great. I had been there for the first time in Diwali 2022 and I so loved the food and experience that I booked it again for the occasion of my friends anniversary. As expected the experience was great like before. The staff is very helpful and courteous. And mam is just awesome 😎 she gladly made special arrangements on request for my friends too. I would like to visit again with my special one here again. Thank you.

I heard about the pre booking system of Manzilat's but never got an opportunity to try out this place. On 10th November, morning I called Miss Manzilat and asked if any booking slot is available for that day at night and luckily I got a slot available in the night although it was a Sunday. Went with alot of expectations after hearing alot about them. After reaching there, the ambience just pleased us. Having such food under the open sky with such soothing atmosphere just made our day much more beautiful. Now coming to the food, we ordered: Mutton Awadhi Galawti Kebab (2 pcs, Rs. 380): Two succulent pieces of kebab topped with onion rings just looked like perfect mughlai Kebab. It was properly tendered with the spices, and just got melted in our mouth. It was so soft that we have to make an effort to put it as an whole in our plate. (5/5) Ulta Tawa Paratha (1 pc, Rs. 110): Utterly soft paratha with almost no amount of oil was as soft as the Galawti Kebabs. It was a perfect accompaniment for any kind of kebab items but tasted best with the Galawti Kebab. (5/5) Kalkatta Sahi Mutton Biriyani (2 qty, Rs. 520 each): It was served in a big a serving bowl with 2 big potatoes and 5 chunks of Mutton. One plate contains 1 big size of potato (can be easily shared by 2) and 2 chunks of Mutton. The pieces of mutton were perfectly boiled and have proper aroma of biriyani and the size were also decent. The spices were properly soaked into it. The biriyani was very light not too much overpowered with kewra or gulab jal essence. The rice were not too sticky nor too dry, it was perfectly cooked and were kept in dum for perfect amount of time. It was surely one of the place to have Biriyani in the Town. (5/5) Shahi Badam Phirni (1 qty, Rs. 150): Perfectly topped dry fruits like almonds and pista the phirni tasted beautiful. It was just melt in mouth. One of the best phirni I have had till date. Perfect amount of thickness for the dessert item. (5/5) *Note: 👍🏻 As a complimentary welcome drink they gave us Khas ka Sharbat, which was pretty good but a little heavy tinge of kewra and gulab jal in it. The complementary Burhani with the biryani was a very good combination and helps to digest the food easily. A perfect taste of Bangladeshi burhani. The behaviour of the staffs were very good. They will bring you the ordered food one by one from after few minutes of entering the place. They will took care of you while you are eating. The ambience was also very nice. It was pleasent, soothing, mesmerizing, a perfect place to have your Mughlai food under the open sky. The food quality was also very good. It was not atall oily which is big concern in Mughlai cuisine. 👎🏻 The only thing which can be improved, is the quantity of the food depending on the price they charge. 2 pieces of Galawti Kebab for 380 I think a bit more expensive. It will be ok if it has 4 pieces. The quantity of the Biriyani can improved a little but the mutton pieces were good it can be remained as it is.

Awesome food ! Though portion size is small but tastes really great ! Service is quite good . The open terrace adds to the beauty . Must go place for foodies !