Dum Pukht — Restaurant in Mumbai

For me, personally, Dum Pukht is the greatest dining room in the world for Awadhi food specifically. The menu is classic, inspired from 200 year old recipes which were cooked in the royal kitchens of Awadh under the rulership of Nawabs. This has been extensively researched by the ITC Master Chefs when they were opening the original Dum Pukht at ITC Maurya and it’s clearly evident in the taste. The Dum Pukht here in mumbai is excellent since Imitiaz Qureshi Ji had shifted to this branch and all the favourites were and are to date faithfully rendered. Current head chef Asif Qureshi Ji is also an excellent chef giving out great dishes consistently. The melt in mouth Kakori Kebab is out of this world, something that has the potential to stay on your palette for years, beautifully seasoned and cooked to perfection it’s a perfect representation of a kebab. Biryani, I have no words. Truly fantastic. It definitely has that ‘Nazakat’ in truest sense. It’s mildly spiced, contains perfectly cooked pieces of prime cuts of lamb and is very fragrant. Culinary craft of the best possible level. The only area where Dum Pukht needs to work is on their curries if I had to critique. The dining room also needs a revamp I guess considering the interiors of other Dum Pukht branches. Rest, I think it’s perfection. Service is also amazing, shoutout to Priya for making my lunch worthwhile. But there’s some scope of improvement in attentiveness of the server, like if my glass of water is almost going to empty, the server should notice and fill it up & thing’s similar to this can be improvised. I took the single diner experience and it was money! Set menus are interesting since they allow unlimited portions in that. Ala Carte is tricky since the prices are overwhelmingly expensive for the portions provided, nothing wrong with the food just the portions can be at least incremented to justify the prices. If you just focus on the Kebabs & Biryani of Dum Pukht at Maratha, you are sure to achieve some sort of culinary...

Dum Pukht: A Gastronomic Journey Through Persian Delights

Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, Dum Pukht is a beacon of Persian culinary excellence that truly stands out. My recent visit to this restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary, combining an ambiance resonating with Persian cultural accents, a delectable array of dishes, and exceptional service.

Culinary Extravaganza: The restaurant's pride lies in its meticulously crafted set meals, curated to offer a diverse journey through Persian cuisine. The starters, an opulent assortment of flavors and textures, were a perfect introduction to the richness that awaited. From aromatic saffron-infused kebabs to delicate mezze platters, each bite was a testament to the chef's mastery.

The crown jewel of Dum Pukht is undoubtedly their marvelous biryani. The fragrant blend of spices, perfectly cooked basmati rice, and tender meat, all sealed in an earthen pot, exuded an aroma that alone could entice the senses. Each spoonful was a symphony of flavors, transporting me to the streets of Persia.

Service Par Excellence: Among the myriad reasons that made this dining experience exceptional was the remarkable service, particularly from Naveen. His attentiveness, knowledge about the menu, and impeccable timing in serving made the evening even more delightful. Despite his remarkable service, Naveen humbly felt he hadn't done enough, showcasing his dedication and commitment to ensuring an impeccable dining experience for each guest.

Conclusion: Dum Pukht isn't just a restaurant; it's a cultural journey through Persian culinary traditions. The amalgamation of exquisite food, serene ambiance, and outstanding service, especially from individuals like Naveen, makes it a must-visit for connoisseurs of fine dining and those seeking an authentic taste of Persian cuisine.

I wholeheartedly appreciate Naveen's efforts and the entire team at Dum Pukht for an unforgettable dining experience that surpassed all...

I had the worst experience at Dumpukht ,ITC Maratha,Mumbai. So, yes we had just landed in Mumbai and checked in to our hotel. We had a flight to catch the next day. This was our first day of our holiday. My hubby had insisted on going to Dumpukht. The interiors at the restaurant is beautiful and there were hardly any folks at the restaurant considering the covid situation. We had asked the server what's the best to order in vegetarian main course. He said ,why don't you try mushroom biryani something along with raita. We were like okay. Since, he is the server and he knows the best. Let's do that. Trust me, the moment it came and I saw that, I just had the gut feeling,i should not have this otherwise I will fall sick. My husband did try one bite of mushroom biryani and we had asked the server to return that.

We had called for some roti and dal fry then ,hoping atleast that would be good since we were hungry. The moment the dal fry had come, we looked at it and I told my hubby " isse better toh Ghar pe banta hain". Anyhow, we just had little,made the payment and left. My husband went back to the hotel and he puked and he also puked next morning during the entire flight journey and the moment we checked in our hotel in udaipur, he had high fever and had to be hospitalised. The doctor said it is a case of food poisioning. My entire stay at udaipur went for a toss. Pls don't have food at dumpukht. It's worst. I am not the kinds to write bad reviews but this only was like worst. My holidays were ruined becoz of the worst food,served at dumpukht ,becoz of those wild gucchi mushrooms. So, kindly avoid dumpukht , ITC...