Mughal Darbar

Went with my family for lunch here. The place was not crowded only a few 2-3 families were dining then. The waiter offered me to try Wazwan dishes. We ordered one. After finishing waiter constantly asked for tip. Please don’t have food here. They offer stale food. In the night we all had stomach upset one by one. Worst restaurant. Please beware. If anyone had same experience please share it here.

I visited yesterday and had a truly satisfying dining experience that perfectly reflects the restaurant’s reputation for authentic flavors. I ordered chicken biryani along with chicken kanti and naan, and every dish exceeded my expectations. The chicken biryani was aromatic, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The rice was long-grained and well layered with spices, while the chicken pieces were tender and juicy, absorbing the rich masala beautifully. What stood out most was the balance of spices—bold yet not overpowering—giving the biryani a genuinely authentic taste rather than a commercial one. The chicken kanti was equally impressive. It was perfectly grilled with a smoky aroma, coated in a thick, flavorful gravy that paired wonderfully with the soft, freshly baked naan. Each bite was rich, mildly spicy, and deeply satisfying, making it clear that quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods are a priority here. The ambience of Mughal Darbar remains simple and classic, allowing the food to take center stage. Despite being busy, the service was prompt and well-managed, and the staff was polite and attentive throughout the visit. Overall, my experience at Mughal Darbar was excellent. The food quality, authentic spices, generous portions, and consistent taste make it one of the best places in Srinagar for anyone craving real, traditional flavors. I would highly recommend this restaurant to both locals and visitors looking for a memorable and authentic dining experience. Regards

The restaurant is excellent and serves authentic Kashmiri cuisine. We ordered the region’s famous traditional feast — Wazwan. One plate was more than enough to serve around ten people! The food was incredibly delicious, though quite rich and heavy, as it includes generous portions of rice and meat. The platter featured a variety of dishes such as kebabs, lamb, and chicken delicacies like Rogan Josh and Goshtaba. It’s a true taste of Kashmir — you must try it at least once!

I had a surprisingly comforting meal. The daal fry was flavorful without being too heavy, the butter rice was perfectly balanced, and the palak paneer had that rich, homely taste that’s hard to find these days. Service was quick, portions were good, and overall it felt like proper Kashmiri hospitality on a plate. Definitely worth returning!

Litterly the worst service you can get in the whole of kashmir. As a tourist I really like the hospitality of people in kashmir but this restaurant just leaves a very bitter taste in the trip. They lie to tourist and charge more and then put in on the tourist. The food was bad the service was horrible, but this is nothing as compared to what the waiting staff did. He showed us one (wazwan) on the menu of 4800 and told us that there's a smaller one of 3600 we ordered the 3600 and in the bill they charged us 4800 and upon confronting him he said on we ordered 4800 one which is wrong, when we wanted to talk to the manager he had the worst attitude and said fine go talk to him I'll just leave this job and join another. To all the tourist in kashmir I just want to say please try to skip this place if you don't want to ruin your trip.

Where to start 😑 !! I ordered chicken biryani and mutton biryani along with a chicken dish. All of the three were tasteless, I think it was yesterday's night. The chicken was undercooked with a smell. The service was given pathetic, they don't know how to give table service, no serving, no table service manners or how to recommend a dish to customer. The service men added tips more then what I had asked without confirming, but kept on asking for review, so here it is in one word " Avoid this place". Taste : 0/5 Service: 2/5 Tips request: 5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5

Mughal Darbar on Residency Road is one of the oldest bakeries, and I’ve grown up eating their pastries. The cream, the freshness, and the taste were once unmatched. Sadly, those days are long gone. In October, I bought two “fresh fruit” cakes priced at ₹750 per pound. The presentation looked like it was done by nursery school students, and the taste was an absolute 0/10. It was extremely disappointing for a place with such a legacy. Despite that, I decided to give them another chance today and ordered a cake for someone’s birthday. Unfortunately, it turned out to be even worse. They claimed the cake was fresh, but upon cutting it, it was very clear that it wasn’t. The smell alone was enough to confirm it. I honestly can’t even rate it. To make matters worse, I tried their sandwich as well — just a single slice of bread, no taste whatsoever, priced at ₹50. Completely unjustified. Overall, the items Mughal Darbar was once famous for are no longer the same. It now feels like they are only after money, even if it means serving stale or dried products under their old name. A truly pathetic experience. One thing is certain: I and everyone I know will not be buying from here again.

These people are eating half food and then serving or parceling. I ordered chicken tikka and they gave me fried chicken also half eaten chicken. Guys please dont fall with local hotel, cabs and auto wala suggestions to buy the food from this restaurant.