When Quick Service Restaurants or QSRs started making their presence felt in India around the end of the last millennium, no one could have imagined how rapidly the phenomenon would spread. Western cuisine is always associated with QSRs and in the last decade, most international brands have established themselves in this field. So whether it is coffee, burgers, pizzas or sizzlers the average Indian has ample options and destinations to choose from. Bighdey Nawab on the other hand is probably an unusual entrant into this category, as an intrinsically Indian option that serves rich, creamy, nawabi cuisine in a highly stylish manner. This place I refer to in the category of QSRs, since it is evident from their interiors, menu card and exterior visibility. It has a takeaway option, delivery services as well as a dining area. There are combo meals which are very reasonably priced available here too. Shorbas, starters, saalan (referred to as a main course), biryanis, kathi rolls and dessert occupy the rest of the menu. I was quite surprised to see a huge variety being dished out from the small, yet well-planned kitchen, visible through a glass window. The menu is as good as a fine dining restaurant, while the kebabs, be it Kakori Kebab, Dahi ke Kebab or Nizami Fish Tikka, had an awesome taste and preparation. The Tomato Shorba, Paneer Kundan Qaliya and Murgh Kurchan were other equally good options. Another thing that definitely deserves a mention is the presence of khoya in the gravies they prepare. One may find the gravies served here similar to any other place, but the difference lies in the quality and the quantity of khoya being used. Khoya was used extensively in Lucknowi cuisine to augment its richness and is in recent times best used to thicken the gravy. The gravies you may savour here have no excessive masala in them, nor do you feel the presence of too much khoya. The ingredients are used aptly and cooked delicately too. The perfectly balanced gravies accompanied by a moist Subz Biryani make an excellent combination. Their Shahi Tukda and Phirni is greattoo! The prices are reasonable (the abovementioned preparations suffice for 4 people for Rs 1200). Apart from the dining, there are small combos for 'chotey nawabs' too. Daawat-e-lunch is a set meal for the executive clientele. So while this Nawab may not really be ‘Bighdey’, he sure does serve up some glorious cuisine from the past!
10, Dhole Patil Road,
Shop no. 7, Near Nalini
Co-operative Hou. Soc.
Opposite Kapila,
020-26058655/ 56, 9673273448
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