Baati Chokha Restaurant (Taste of Banaras) — Restaurant in Uttar Pradesh

In the midst of bungalows, on one of the service lane of Gomti Nagar lies this traditional Rajasthani theme restaurant. Going by the external appearance, it’s difficult to tell that there is a dining place waiting to welcome you. As you step in the compound, you can see fresh sattu being made by traditional method. A Tuli plant in the centre does draw your attention and if you are new to this tradition, you would definitely remember the Tulsi plant standing in the centre of the house of the very famous serial “kyuki saas bhi kabhi bhahu thi”.

The interiors is village like setting with the walls being done with mud and a lot of hand crafted design on them. Some nicely done water-based painting on the wall looks appealing to the eyes. You can also see a lot a bamboo and wood being used to perfection.

Now coming to the main part- Food:

They serve food in ‘pattal’ – a plate made from leaves – and ‘kulhads’ clay pots. The place is lighted by lanterns as in Indian ‘Dehat’.

We ordered one of their special Baati Chokha combo, one Sattu Paratha and some additional baati

The combo had the following: 2 baati, Rice, dal, Chokha and Kheer along with chutneys-

Tasted both paneer and saattu baati and enjoyed both, though my personal favourite remains saatu baati. The outer covering was perfectly cooked in clay oven and then dipped in deshi ghee to make it little soft. The aroma and flavour of ghee was overpowering me. ( even if you are diet conscious do try this).

Chokha ( Bartha) is basically made of potatoes, brinjals, tomatoes and lot of other Indian spices. This one was really good but no one can beat my mom at this 😊

The tadka dal was okies and they could pay a little more attention to it. Rice was dry and could be little flavored

Saattu paratha had a very nice and thick saattu filling and I enjoyed it.

Kheer was delicious and cold, served in mattka, thick as it supposed to be. Wife did not leave much for me :P

Service was good and the food did not take long to be served.The menu needs some customization so that people who are not aware of the food know what combination to choose.For Eg: Someone who orders Sattu paratha needs to know what it supposed to eaten along. Dahi, dal , chokha, etc. Similarly a combination like dal baati or chokha baati could help the people to decide easily

Overall:

Ambience: 4.5/5Service: 4/5 Food/4/5 Price: 3.5/5

Final...

Baati Chokha restaurant in Lucknow left an indelible mark of delight and satisfaction. Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape, this eatery transcends conventional dining by immersing patrons in the rustic charm of an Indian rural village, meticulously crafted through its décor and ambiance.

Upon arrival, the anticipation heightened as we joined the queue, greeted by the sight of traditional 'Khatias' adorning the waiting area, instantly transporting us to a bygone era. The seamless blend of nostalgia and hospitality continued as we were ushered to our seats, where the presence of a well and a quaint temple evoked a sense of reverence and authenticity.

The menu, though succinct, offered a tantalizing glimpse into the culinary heritage of Banaras. Opting for the Khadai Paneer, Ghee Chapatis, and the eponymous Bati Chokha, our palates embarked on a journey of flavorsome discovery. Each dish, meticulously prepared and served with a generous dose of warmth, showcased the expertise and dedication of the culinary team.

The Khadai Paneer, a symphony of spices and succulence, exemplified culinary mastery, while the Ghee Chapatis, laden with richness, provided the perfect accompaniment.

The Bati Chokha, though modest in appearance, offered a delightful medley of textures and tastes, invoking memories of homely comfort.

Beyond the culinary prowess, the impeccable service of the staff further elevated the dining experience. Their attentiveness and affability resonated with the ethos of hospitality, ensuring that every moment was infused with satisfaction and contentment.

Baati Chokha restaurant stands as a beacon of authenticity and excellence in the culinary landscape of Lucknow. For those seeking to transcend mere dining and embark on a gastronomic odyssey through the heartlands of rural India, this establishment undoubtedly merits a visit. With gratitude to the Baati Chokha team for their dedication and passion, I eagerly anticipate future sojourns to savor their culinary delights.

Highly...

Baati Chokha is recently opened their new restaurant in Lucknow. Heard lots of good thing about this restaurant so i decided to go and visit this restaurant with my friends. Visiting this place is somewhat feels like you have come to old indian rural village because they decorated this restaurant to give that feel. As visit we found that the restaurant is full and we have to wait for 10-20 min outside. After booking and filled the info. we sat down outside. You can't believe that they kept Khatia's for that to give village feeling. We were never ever thought to get this kind of experience it's nice though. After waiting time and we got our number and we entered the restaurant and surprised to see their decoration inside. As you enter you will find big well at the right corner and side of well they made little temple. This is so awesome to see. All ambience is decorated in truly rural village. All over their are lanterns and painting on walls is also nice. As now time for order so we got menu and found very less food items as they said its taste of Banaras. We ordered Kadai paneer with ghee chapattis and bati chokha. After 10 mins food arrived on our table. The taste of Kadhai paneer is so delicious and very well cooked and its melts in our mouth. Ghee chapati's are also tasty and lots of ghee on it and Bati Chokha is decent and good in taste. Overall food is delicious and great value for money. Staff is also friendly and always ready to serve you. So if you want to try Indian rural village experience with traditional Banaras style dishes then sure visit Baati Chokha restaurant. Keep it up Baati...