I am a psychologist. On the first day of my undergrad class I was taught- sensation is the most elementary of all cognitive processes. Any sensory experience that involves the simultaneous arousal of sight, touch, sound, smell and taste leaves a long term mark on the brain. This evening at Manzilat I found this facet of psychology in action.
The food here smells beautiful, looks amazing, tastes great, the warm and comforting voice of the hostess (chef and owner) is a treat to the ears and unlike other restaurants serving Awadhi cuisine the food does not leave the hands uncomfortably coated with grease.
A quintesential Bangali like me needs three things to be satisfied with a restaurant 1.The pocket pinch (khorcha). 2.The taste (swadh). 3.The service (athitiyota). Manzilat gets 5/5 on all these markers in the checklist.
Manzilat translates to place in Urdu. I would add soulful to the meaning.
(Onek deen por kothao kheye bhalo laglo)
This review was long overdue as my family and I had feasted on Manzilat's Biryani and Galawti Kabab a week ago.
To me, some of the things that made this food stand apart are -
Biryani - the lightest biryani I have ever eaten with absolutely no overpowering smell of kewra or ittar and no uneasiness even after eating one entire box of it. The flavor was just perfect and the most commendable part was the mutton which was cooked to ultimate perfection!
Galawti Kababs - The galawtis really melted in our mouths! Can't deny. It was the showstopper for me. I could possibly survive on them for a meal. I will do that next time Manzie di :)
While my mom and maasi could not stop talking about the biryani for 2 whole days, I quietly left Kolkata planning what all to order from Manzie di on my next trip. Overall, I am a very satisfied customer and hope to cherish my friendship and the common love for food with Manzie di for years to come!
It was like the fresh morning breeze! The whites in the decoration was soo beautiful!! The food was also superb. Though we visited last year but still now in the lockdown the quality is superb. Their Galauti kabab with Ulta Tawa Paratha is a combination just to die for!!
Food Quality was awesome
Food quantity is also good
Food After effects were not at all acidic
Overall it's a must eat place!! Another reason for this is it's authenticity!! Begam Manzilat is herself the rightful heir of late Mughal Badsha Bahadur Shah Zafar!!
My rating is a straight 9/10
This is one of my favourite place for having some good and authentic Lucknowi food... And you guys are all aware of the reason why The authenticity here is still maintained... Since Manzilat Ji The Owner of this place herself belongs from the Royal Family of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah... So if you want to enjoy some awesome food... Pre order and enjoy the evening on her open terrace seating arrangements with beautiful views and ambient decor over a chit chat session with her if she was not that busy... Believe me she is a lovely host... Coming to the food... I love their Galouti Kebeb and Ulta Tawa Paratha and The Biryani too... Other dishes are simple outstanding but these are just top of the world... Pocket pinch here is very very reasonable... Quantity and quality is no doubt justify the price in all means...
Manzilat is great restaurant in Ruby. It's very famous for its biryani and it's ambience is really very friendly. Everyone should come and try here once
The food was no doubt good.Packaging was decent.Tastebuds were sauted.Nothing was far fetched.Yet the portion size felt less related to the price.
Manzilat Fatima has hold on to the culinary traditions of the nawabi gharana due to her royal lineage. Thanks to Manzilat's love for cooking, the very authentic royal dishes are available at her small but warm rooftop diner.
Bro Tip: Must try Mutton Awadhi Galawti Kabab with Ulta Tawa Paratha, Kalkatta Shahi Mutton Biryani, Kalkatta Nahari, Haleem, Sewai Ka Muzaffar and Shahi Halwa
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When the descendant of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah brings her heritage and repertoire, you are bound to be spellbound.
But it often happens that things you crave for creates an extreme hype in your own mind and more often than not, the reality just falls flat. But this experience has truly been an aberration. I don't think it is humanly possible to create such an amount of hype that could marr the taste of Manzilat's delicately crafted food. I have never tasted a more delicately balanced biriyani with almost atrociously less amount of spices! The beef do pyaza is definitely one of the simplest dishes I have ever had the opportunity to try and it just spoke to me! All of the other dishes were also scrumptious but I am not going to talk about that. Mainly because I don't think I have enough vocabulary to actually make that an interesting read! Thank you so much for this brilliant experience. So I am just going to leave my order here, because I can't choose which one is better than the other. (I know! This really downgrades my quality as a reviewer, bu alas! I am helpless here!)
Mutton awadhi galawati kebab
Beef awadhi galawati kebab
Mutton Majlisi Pasanda Kebab
Beef Majlisi Pasanda Kebab
Beef Boti kebab
Beef do pyaza
Chicken Shahi rezala
Ulta Tawa ka Paratha
Kalkatta Shahi mutton biriyani
Shahi Halwa
Priyadarshini Ghosh (gannets.on.a.foodhunt) — Food Blogger
+5
A terrace/rooftop restaurant, pretty and off beat ambience, tried beef galauti kebab, beef boti, ulto tawa paratha and one beef biryani. Each of the items were carefully prepared by Manzilat Fatima ma'am with no compromise on the quality and taste. We were also served complimentary ghash sherbet which was quite refreshing. The galauti kebab melted in our mouth and the quality was topnotch, even though the quantity was too less for the price. The beef boti and the paratha complimented each other quite well. The beef biryani (one plate) is enough for two! It had 5-6small pieces of beef, 2 small aloo (potato) and the rice was abundant in quality....tasty, delectable and heavenly! Complimentary burani is served along with biryanis. Would definitely recommend this place for her authentic, awadhi cuisine. Had a lovely experience!
Homely ambience with great Awadhi cuisine. Galactic kabab with ulta tawa paratha were melt in the mouth. Kolkata Shahi biryani was excellent with subtle flavours and tender mutton. Chicken qorma was also good. On the top, great hospitality and warmth by the begum herself made it a life time experience. A must visit place if you live non vegetarian Awadhi food.
Located near ruby more , besides kasba industrial estate phase 2 . The restro was run by the ancestor of nawab wajid ali saho , inventor of kolkata style biriyani . We ordered galwati kabab , sahi kolkata biriyani , chicken rezala and sahi halwa . All items tastes nice. Pre booking mandatory .
best biriyani stop in Kolkata...
Great to enjoy Awadhi cuisine warmth prepared by Begum Manzilat Fatima, great great granddaughter of Wajid Ali Shah. If you love Biriyani and want to enjoy the aroma of zafran, it’s a must visit. Don’t miss the Galawti kebab and the paratha. She prepares all Awadhi cuisines by herself and personally attends to all her guests. The secret recipe is still hidden with her. Anyone who would still love to enjoy the Awadhi legacy must visit Manzilat.
If you are looking for a fine dining experience, then this is not the place. You actually need to book this place 2-3 days before, not a walk in restaurant. You need to climb three floors to reach the place, order 2 days before and yet, when the food is served, it will be all worth it. The owner is the descendant of Wajid Ali Shah and the Biriyani is the mother of Calcutta Biriyani which walked right from Lucknow. Don't try the khus ka sharbat, rest everything else is awe(wow)some. This place is a vibe and reels of History behind good food.
A very good and unique experience, should definitely try this place. Book in advance.
The owner is very sweet and welcoming. The staffs are very friendly as well. The ambience is amazing as well especially during the night.
There are a lot of plants on the terrace, hence you might occasionally encounter a rats or a lizard.
Teste is very good & A different taste than everyone else. We order murgh biriyani, chicken chaap & firni. Firni's teste is much better than Arsalan or aminia.awesomeWe enjoyed alot for this amazing ambience to take our lunch. In my opinion to others if people is too much foody one biriyani is probably not enough for it. Order 2 plate it's better.Thank you for giving such a beautiful teste madam "Manzilat"❤️
We got biriyani, galawti kabab and firni pre-ordered 2 days before with 2 biriyanis for takeaway. Even though the items are overpriced, it was a pleasant dining experience. Service was pretty fast, there was no one else at the time. The biriyani had less oil, 2 tiny pieces of mutton, 1 potato and tasted great. Galawti kabab melted in the mouth and the firni was smooth. However, the major disappointment was that in one of the biryanis we had for takeaway had no meat or potatoes whatsoever. They responded and refunded for the same.
A nice view experience with the authentic royal awadhi cuisine. It is a cozy place and the special touch of the owner in the food makes it great.
The food was really delicious👌.good in quality. And heaven for biriyani lovers ❤. And must try firni and galawati kabab .❤🤤🤤🤤
Brilliant home-cooked food! Supremely tasty galawti kebab, ulta tawa paratha, fish handi kabab. Calcutta biriyani and Yakhni pulao are also very good. Very reasonable prices.
Highly recommended!
"Absolutely! Manzilat's is undoubtedly a hidden gem for biryani enthusiasts in Kolkata. The fact that the owner hails from a Nawab family with a biryani legacy makes the dining experience even more special. The biryani here is a tantalizing fusion of flavors, featuring perfectly cooked rice and tender, flavorful meat or vegetables. The aroma alone is enough to whet your appetite. It's a must-visit place for anyone who craves an authentic and delightful biryani experience. Don't miss out on this culinary treasure!
As a biryani lover who appreciates the art of cooking, I can attest that their biryani is truly authentic and exceptional. Even though I can make biryani and other recipes myself, there's something genuinely unique about the flavors and preparation at Manzilat's. It's an extraordinary culinary experience that I highly recommend to anyone seeking the best of Kolkata's biryani tradition."
Food was delicious, specially ulte tawa paratha and galawti kebab. We liked the ambiance, we clicked nice photos on the rooftop too. Would recommend to visit and taste the food enjoy the legacy!
Service can be better though
Note: you have to pre book dishes 2 days prior to visiting, will be difficult for older people as there is no lift you have to climb to 4 flights of stairs
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