Shahi Maharani

Enter through carved wooden doors and into an ornate dining hall anchored by sparkling chandeliers where a royal experience awaits. The menu here is extensive and full of North Indian classics. Don’t know where to start? The knowledgeable waitstaff is on hand to offer suggestions. Whet your appetite with the pani puri (crispy orbs filled with mashed potato) that you down with either mint- or tamarind-flavoured water in shot glasses. The mildly spicy murg malai tikka is juicy and full of flavour, while the prawn chilli masala is doused in a fiery sauce made from a heady blend of spices and fresh chillies. Meat lovers would do well with the fork-tender tandoori lamb chops, which come with an onion-tomato sauce on the side that you can mop up with naan, chapati or tandoori paratha. Pair your meal with a refreshing mango lassi or wine from top-producing regions—there’s even one from India.

TATLER TIP

For a taste of everything, make a reservation for the lunch buffet and savour the spread of chaats, kebabs from the tandoor, curries and Indian breads, as well as traditional desserts. A three-piece band, specially flown in from India, performs classic and contemporary Hindi tunes during dinner service.

SIGNATURE DISHES

1. Pani puri

2. Murg malai tikka 3. Prawn chilli masala 4. Tandoori lamb chops