If you are someone who is looking to explore the ageless royal Mughlai orAwadhi cuisines, then we have a little good news for you. Gardens Galleria Mall in Noida, a hot-spot that bustles with pubs, popular eateries and cafes, has opened its doors to a luxurious fine dining restaurant called Spellbound. Not only is this place immensely pleasing to the eyes, but the food served here is sure to tantalise your taste buds and leave you spellbound. If you're looking for a place to have dinner in a cosy setting or for family get-togethers, then this is the place to be.
Spellbound: Food and Drinks MenuCurated and brought together by Chef Izzat Hussain, the menu boasts of a variety of dishes, which include forty-two starters and an exotic main course from old royal gharanas. Yes, you read that right! The food served here is quite different from the others in terms of taste and texture, primarily because of the chef's unique cooking style; wherein each dish is prepared without using water and curd. The chef uses the moisture of the dish to cook the meal itself, in order to retain the actual flavours. The highlights of the menu were murg kalapasi, which was cooked in all black spices; melt-in-mouth galautikebabs; and murg malai tikka. However, the murg lashkari tikka was a bit chewy.
And, if you think that there are less vegetarian options, then you're mistaken. For vegetarians, there's paneer aam chutney tikka, which is not only appealing to the eyes but to the palate as well. It has a stuffing of dried mangochutney, which adds a nice tang to the appetiser. Another stellar preparation was the shikampuri kebabs that had a stuffing of protein-rich lobia beans, which had a mild spicy after-taste. The main course had dal shahzaadi, mutton badami korma, and paneer begam pasand teamed with izzat ki roti, which was a signature delight. The izzat ki roti is perfect for people who are watching their weight, as it is multi-herb, multi-spice and multi-grain.
If you happen to be a biryani lover, then do try their mutton zaffrani biryani and kaju zaffrani biryani. The piquant aroma of saffron in biryani, is sure to make you crave for more. The drinks menu features several fizzy mocktails and delicious shakes; however, the showstopper was the pulpy kiwi, which was refreshing and soothing. Last, but not the least, to satiate you sweet tooth cravings, Spellbound offers pakiza phirni, which is undoubtedly a perfect end to the hearty meal.
Final WordSpellbound is surely a food heaven for Mughlai and Awadhi food lovers. The luxurious look and appeal of this place is sure to the set the mood. The place might be slightly heavy on your pockets, but the food here is worth every penny.Where: 2nd Floor, Gardens Galleria, Plot A2, Sector 38 A, Noida
Cost for two: INR 2500 (approximately)
Contact: +91 9818393633
The moment you enter this place, marble flooring and modernistic lighting catches your attention
Spellbound: Food and Drinks MenuCurated and brought together by Chef Izzat Hussain, the menu boasts of a variety of dishes, which include forty-two starters and an exotic main course from old royal gharanas. Yes, you read that right! The food served here is quite different from the others in terms of taste and texture, primarily because of the chef's unique cooking style; wherein each dish is prepared without using water and curd. The chef uses the moisture of the dish to cook the meal itself, in order to retain the actual flavours. The highlights of the menu were murg kalapasi, which was cooked in all black spices; melt-in-mouth galautikebabs; and murg malai tikka. However, the murg lashkari tikka was a bit chewy.
The paneer aam chutney tikka has a stuffing of dried mango chutney
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And, if you think that there are less vegetarian options, then you're mistaken. For vegetarians, there's paneer aam chutney tikka, which is not only appealing to the eyes but to the palate as well. It has a stuffing of dried mangochutney, which adds a nice tang to the appetiser. Another stellar preparation was the shikampuri kebabs that had a stuffing of protein-rich lobia beans, which had a mild spicy after-taste. The main course had dal shahzaadi, mutton badami korma, and paneer begam pasand teamed with izzat ki roti, which was a signature delight. The izzat ki roti is perfect for people who are watching their weight, as it is multi-herb, multi-spice and multi-grain.
Izzat ki roti is multi-herb, multi-spice and multi-grain
If you happen to be a biryani lover, then do try their mutton zaffrani biryani and kaju zaffrani biryani. The piquant aroma of saffron in biryani, is sure to make you crave for more. The drinks menu features several fizzy mocktails and delicious shakes; however, the showstopper was the pulpy kiwi, which was refreshing and soothing. Last, but not the least, to satiate you sweet tooth cravings, Spellbound offers pakiza phirni, which is undoubtedly a perfect end to the hearty meal.
The mutton zaffrani biryani is an absolute must-try
Final WordSpellbound is surely a food heaven for Mughlai and Awadhi food lovers. The luxurious look and appeal of this place is sure to the set the mood. The place might be slightly heavy on your pockets, but the food here is worth every penny.
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Cost for two: INR 2500 (approximately)
Contact: +91 9818393633
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