Begum's Restaurant Al Khuwair — Restaurant in Muscat

We had a very bad experience with the manager at the restaurant . We reserved tables for 9 adults well in advance so that we get comfortable seating . We booked for 9pm . However upon reporting at the restaurant on time , we were given 2 tables ( joined ) at a corner of the restaurant. Upon realizing it was cramped and not comfortable for 9 people plus 2 below two year old kids , we requested the waiter to re arrange the table and add an extra table which was lying unoccupied next to us . Waiter checked with his manager and told us it was " reserved " . We asked waiter to request the manager again as it was becoming more uncomfortable , this was again declined .

We requested waiter to call the manager , who did not show up . We again asked waiter to call manager , who again did not show up . By this time food was ready and we had to settle with the situation and then dinner was served at around 9:45 . To our surprise , no guest arrived at the so called reserved tables and it remained unoccupied till we left which was closing time ( around 10:30 PM )

We being regulars at Begums , had never experienced this level of service before . We happily paid the bill and upon exit from the restaurant we confronted the manager angrily . Manager ' Vijay ; or ' Ajay' made lame excuses of not showing up and did not accept his fault . He even accepted we knew we were regulars at the joint , but was arguing his case unnecessarily . Poor service and disappointed .

Begums is a well established Restaurant joint now , our review might not make much of a impact . However they have a lost a regular customer . We have always loved the food . But arrogance cannot be accepted . Level of service have drastically gone down .

Disappointing night , which rather should have been a...

Begums – A Must-Visit for Authentic Indian Flavors!** ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)

If you’re craving traditional Indian food that tastes like it’s straight from a bustling dhaba or a home kitchen in India, Begum is the place to go! This restaurant nails some absolute classics while delivering bold, nostalgic flavors.

Highlights (What’s 10/10!) Tadka Dal – A perfect balance of smokiness, spice, and comfort. This dish alone took me back to roadside dhabas in North India. Aloo Paratha – Flaky, buttery, and stuffed with just the right amount of spiced potato filling. No skimping here! Chicken Lollipop – Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. A must-order for appetizer lovers.

Room for Improvement Mutton Biryani – While fragrant and well-spiced, it was slightly dry. A bit more moisture & saucier would make it outstanding.

Final Verdict Begums excels in homestyle and dhaba-style Indian cuisine, with some dishes being absolute standouts. The dal and paratha alone are worth the visit, and even the biryani—while not perfect—shows promise. Highly recommended for anyone missing authentic Indian flavors or looking for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Tip: Pair your meal with a chilled lassi or masala chai for the...

Honest reviews..

Sub:- high charges Less quantity...

We went to begums on 15th October 2018 it was around 1:30 pm almost it is our lunch time and we left our office earlier compatible to everyday to have lunch in begums ..since it was navrattri my friend decided to have only veg so we both agree to have only veg i must say it was specticular interiors soft music and pristine place ...now talking about food we have asked for menu to waiter he got the menu we have gone through it ..we had ordered dalmakhani which is 1.9OMR tandoori roti .200bz , plane nan. 300bz. After sometime he got the food dalmakhani in small bucket and roties in small wooden basket we started serving in the plates as soon as we dip the spoon into the bucket what we saw is beyound our expectation it was almost half bucket we were shock we feel like they were cheated and fooled us infact they are cheating everyone and same goes to roti we have ordered 2nos each and thy got 4pices each and that too small which is not worth it what they have charged of it we were about to order some other things else but we didn't .. if we see quantity wise it was worst thing ever in my life .. over all it was...