Ishaara unveils ‘The Gourmet Begum’ – A Forgotten Experience of Awadh Nawabi Cuisine

New Delhi [India], August 4: Ishaara, a modern Indian restaurant known for redefining India’s culinary legacy, is bringing the taste of ‘Lost dastarkhaan of Awadh’ back into life under its ‘swaad’ initiative. With their new The Gourmet Begum menu, guests will experience the forgotten ingredients and techniques of Awadhi cuisine and relive the richness of Indian food heritage in Mumbai.

This curated experience, put together by Sunnaeya Kapur – doyenne of one of the royal families of Lucknow,  is beyond food – it is a culinary storytelling that brings alive the lost magic, elegance, and soul of a forgotten royal era, tying itself into Ishaara’s narrative of exploring hidden kitchens of India. The menu of The Gourmet Begum is crafted with overlooked culinary recipes, the recipes are reinterpreted to reflect the creativity and luxury of modern gastronomy without losing the flavours of royal heritage. Every dish in the menu, like Arbi ke Shaami, Galawat kebab, kofta-e-Gulnar, and the daring Lassun ki Kheer, is a story of unknown corridors of Indian cuisine.

Elevating the experience, Ishaara has focused on the visual elegance, creating a minimal and regal texture atmosphere that blends with the cuisine. Every object from palette to ambience has cultural resonance. The decor, lighting, and presentation are all designed to immerse you in an experience that has lost its significance with time. The minute details will contribute to enhancing the culinary experience.

“The Gourmet Begum deeply aligns with the core philosophy of Ishaara of reviving the long-lost cuisine of India,” says Prashant Issar, Managing Director, Bellona Hospitality. “Through this special experience, we are presenting a royal cuisine that once graced the royal kitchens of Awadh directly to our customers. It’s about bringing the traditional food back into the memories that are meant to be experienced and celebrated.”

Ishaara always comes with new styles of palettes and cuisine, and this thoughtfully designed Gourmet Begum menu shares the richness and authenticity of Indian cuisine history that rarely makes it to the modern tables. This menu is an expression of traditional Awadh cuisine. Made with love, it brings guests on a journey to relive the lost era, through not just the food, but also with the palette, lighting, and environment

About Bellona Hospitality:

Bellona Hospitality, a subsidiary of The Phoenix Mills Ltd., operates 39 restaurants across Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow. Founded in 2014 and based in Mumbai, it offers nine distinct brands, including Ishaara, Dobaraa, and Caffe Allora. Focused on innovation, sustainability, and quality, it delivers exceptional dining with curated ambiance and expert-crafted beverages.

For more information, please visit: https://www.bellonahospitality.com/ishaara

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