Krishna Dal Bati Restro — Restaurant in Rajasthan

My wife and I were in Udaipur during the Republic Day weekend. On our first day of sightseeing, we asked our Driver, if he would like to recommend an eatery for ‘local rajasthani’ cuisine. His prompt reply was ‘Krishna Dal Bati Restro’ for a ‘Dal Bati Churma Thali’. After we winded up our sightseeing near the Fateh Sagar lake, the driver brought us to what looked like a quiet building away from the noise of city traffic.

As you climb up the stairs, there are photos hung on the wall, a poster warns you to mind your head and on the first floor you make your way inside the restaurant. There are basic tables and chairs and if you are two people in a group, the young lads (stewards) will discourage you from occupying a table for 4 or 6. There are smaller tables for 2 near the entrance corner and the end wall where you will be firmly guided to take a seat (fairly understandable considering if 2 guests occupy a table for 4/6, it will increase waiting time for families and may result in revenue loss for the Restro). The Stewards are all young 20 something boys who are busy guiding guests to their tables and giving them firm instructions. Twice I observed, the Stewards were warning guests that we do not allow sharing from a Thali, which in other words meant two people are not allowed to eat from the same plate, oops! [(another revenue loss checkpoint ;)]

We entered around 8pm when guests had just started to roll-in for their dinner. We were given a table near the entrance and having understood their viewpoint, we happily complied. A large thali (plate) with multiple bowls was placed before us. One by one the bowls were filled with Churma [sweet dish made from wheat flour (aata), sugar (cheeni) and clarified butter (ghee)], Dal (thick lentil soup), Gatte ki subzi (curry made from Gram flour) and Cucumber/Carrot salad. A spoon each of Green Chutney (Coriander leaves paste with lemon juice) and Red Chutney (a paste of chilli and garlic) was also put on the plate. A plate of Papad (Lentil based snack) was kept at the side. One Steward crushed the Bati (wheat flour balls) in the middle of the plate and poured a spoonful of clarified butter (ghee) on it. He also advised us to mix Dal/Subzi in it before enjoying the concoction.

At the end, we were served a glass of fresh Salted Buttermilk (chhachh) to complete the meal. While it was not dazzling, it was a good experience for me as I was fairly new to the Dal Bati Churma experience in Rajasthan. Guests can ask for as many portions of the Dal, bati, churma, curry, salad and Chhachh as possible. I was wary of too much ghee in my meal so I asked for Salad and Chhachh to keep my meal balanced.

I felt there was too much ghee in the churma to the point of it being greasy, the dal was almost dull and without a spicy flavour, the bati was crushed beyond recognition or texture so much that it appeared you were dealing with another churma, this time a salted one. Guests should be allowed to eat the bati as they desire, but the stewards insisted on eating it the way it is locally eaten [(damn ;)]. Gatte ki subzi was another disappointment as it was as dull as the dal, devoid of a salty/spicy flavour so common in indian curries. The Green chutney was fun because of the lemon juice in it and the red chutney remotely resembled the Schezwan sauce served with Momos and chinese food in the cities except that this one also had very little salt in it.

The only 4 items that I enjoyed in the thali were Papad, Salad, Green Chutney and Chhachh [lol :)].

I would go with a rating of 3 out of 5 for Krishna Dal Bati as it was an underwhelming experience for me. I hope you and your family have a good experience if and when you choose to visit this place. Happy eating out!

P.S. The restaurant is clean, all the food items are fresh and the young staff is a little less friendly but they serve you to your heart’s content. Last but not the least and a good indicator of hygiene in a restaurant, the loos are clean (you never know when you would...

Title: Disappointing Experience at Krishna Dal Bati Restaurant

I recently dined at Krishna Dal Bati Restaurant in Udaipur, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired.

Ambiance: ⭐ The ambiance of the restaurant was lackluster, to say the least. The decor felt outdated, and the overall atmosphere lacked the vibrancy one would expect from a place offering traditional Rajasthani cuisine. The dim lighting made it challenging to appreciate the surroundings.

Service: ⭐ The service was inconsistent and, at times, frustrating. Despite a seemingly manageable crowd, the staff appeared disorganized and overwhelmed. Our orders took an unusually long time to arrive, and getting the attention of the servers proved to be a challenge.

Culinary Experience: ⭐ The main disappointment was, undoubtedly, the food. The dal bati, which should have been the highlight, fell short of expectations. The batis were dry, and the dal lacked the authentic flavors one would expect from a restaurant specializing in Rajasthani cuisine. It felt like a rushed attempt rather than a carefully prepared dish.

Cleanliness: ⭐ Hygiene is a crucial aspect of any dining experience, and unfortunately, Krishna Dal Bati Restaurant fell short in this department as well. The tables were not adequately clean, and the overall cleanliness of the dining area left me with reservations about the kitchen's standards.

Value for Money: ⭐ Considering the quality of the food and the overall experience, the prices seemed disproportionately high. There are better options in Udaipur that offer a more satisfying culinary journey without breaking the bank.

Conclusion: Regrettably, my visit to Krishna Dal Bati Restaurant was marked by disappointment. While I appreciate the effort to showcase Rajasthani cuisine, there is a significant gap between the restaurant's potential and the current reality. I hope the management takes this feedback constructively to make the necessary...

Very very bad experience with this restaurant.We are completely disappointed with service, Manager is rude he doesn't know how to talk with customer. We and you all everyone either from India or from International guest have self respect. These people are not such knowledge how to talk with customer who are visiting there place. They are spending money. Before going to this restaurant please read our honest review. They are only charging money, you can buy same food out side, you have to pay cab or taxi fare. Long distance. Non cooperative staff. Thired class service and resturant. They are asking only one plate with rs350 which is not 100% worth of money high charge like unlimited but only one person can eat. You can't share with single spoon with you near or dear once. I was with my family. Their behaviour is very bad. I paid rs350 but not eat their food. Very very bad experience. Don't go , don't take any food from this krishna dal bati restaurant. We are there guest, we are here so they are earning money. Don't go. Take other place rather than this place. Faltu log. Restaurant manager also need more training. Owner is not supportive. We all need to stop visiting this restaurant. When I talk with Manager Mr Parmar he told you can give your any review. See how much they have business culture. Zero culture people are working in...