Oudhyana

I recently visited Oudhyana, the Awadhi cuisine restaurant at the Taj Group hotel. While the food was exceptional and truly lived up to its reputation, our overall experience was disappointing. Upon arrival, we were initially turned away by the restaurant manager, citing a fully booked restaurant on a Tuesday evening. However, we observed that the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived at 7:45 PM, and still had several vacant tables when we left 90 minutes later. The service was subpar, with waiters seemingly inattentive and unresponsive to our requests. Ordering was a challenge, requiring us to raise our voices to get their attention. A particularly frustrating experience was when we requested a dessert spoon to eat the Shahi Tukda, which took an inexcusable 8-10 minutes to arrive. Despite repeated requests to the waiter and restaurant manager, we were ignored until we raised our voices. Given the Taj Group's reputation for excellence, this experience fell short of expectations. While the food was outstanding, the service and overall experience require significant improvement.

The interiors are really amazing, food quality is excellent, and the pool facing location makes it even more beautiful. Its a really satisfying and refreshing feeling, everytime you visit the restaurant.

Wonderful experience. Anil was very helpful and was able to help me with making a special table reservation at last moment and has provided great service. Manisha and Adarsh were courteous and have served with a smile on always. My husband and I never enjoyed shahi tukda but they now got us hooked to their Shahi tukda.I would highly recommend this place when in Lucknow.

We had one of the best meals of our life at Oudhyana, Taj Mahal, Lucknow. Every single bite was unbelievably delicious so much so that we personally met Chef Qureshi just to compliment him. Truly an unforgettable experience.

Recently went for dinner. Service was too good... Place was hygienic.. Ambience was too cool and peaceful. Hospitality is on point It made my evening good. From in to out staff was supportive. Rating- Food-5 Ambience-5 Service-5 Highly recommended for family dinner and lunch. Must try Paya Shorba,Veg soups,chicken tikka,Fish tikka,veg and non veg kababs,paneer tikka,shahi tukda Wanna shoutout Ashok -the manager and Alok,Ishika for making my evening great..

Oudhyana has been our absolutely favourite spot for the last 3 years and more. The sublime biryani, with its subtle aroma and lightly infused spices, along with the raita, and paired with some Spanish wine - with the warm winter afternoon sun flittering in through the verdant gardens - just makes for the perfect setting for us every time! Read more at @the_consultantscookbook on Instagram

Oudhyana encapsulates the essence of Awadhi nobility with an ambience that is both opulent and serenely restrained. The vegetarian offerings—particularly the Dum Subz Biryani and Paneer Khushrang—are crafted with commendable subtlety, exhibiting a delicate interplay of aromatics and texture. The service, while generally courteous, occasionally falters in attentiveness during peak hours, slightly marring the otherwise impeccable hospitality. The regal interiors, adorned with intricate jaali work and warm lighting, evoke a bygone era of refined indulgence. Though priced at a premium, the culinary craftsmanship and immersive ambience largely warrant the cost. Ideal for discerning diners seeking an elevated, culturally immersive experience.

My overall experience was good. Galauti kabab were meltalious, Dum biryani was aromatic with a good blend of flavors and Shahi tost was delicious 😋