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| Bangalore is a city in India that stands out for its cultural and historical beauty, royal hospitality and fine dining. If you want to eat like a king or be treated like a queen, then the right place for a unique dining experience is one of Bangalore's finest North Indian restaurants - Sahib Sindh Sultan Restaurant Bangalore. |
| The restaurant is a tribute to a bygone era and everything from the interiors to the culinary experience is reminiscent of a mix of the traditions of Indian royalty and the British Raj. Situated on the top floor of the City Center Mall at 22 Godown Circle, it is a theme restaurant that screams opulence and is reminiscent of the famous "Palace on Wheels". Everything from the ambience to the food, not to mention the service, is top class. |
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Sahib Sindh Sultan
Crystal Palm Mall
3rd Floor
22 Godown Circle
Bangalore
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| Probably the premier fine dining restaurant in Bangalore, Sahib Sindh Sultan Restaurant Bangalore is perfect for a meal with that special someone. The dining experience begins at the door where the hosts in period apparel guide you to your table. |
| Done in accents evoking all the charm of Hindustan circa 1850, the restaurant is all about unpretentious Indian food bringing back memories of the Colonial period. Much care has been taken to recreate the feeling, with the tasteful décor, silk tapestry, and exquisite silverware. Meant to resemble the Vulcan engine-drawn coaches, which stand on rails, it is complete with the oh-so-familiar stones on the tracks and the wooden sleepers, adjoining a platform with columns of riveted masonry, lamps that belong an earlier century, and even a brass bell for the Station Master. In this case, the coaches themselves are non-smoking, probably the only departure from an absolutely realistic portrayal. |
| As you enter it appears as if you were in a station platform. The full-length mirror on one side of the platform gives it a much longer look, and there are elegant tables for seating. In the compartment the overhead racks had old suitcases and British hats, whilst the platform has an old telephone and an old railway map to add to the ambience. |
| The waiters and stewards are dressed as railway personnel in keeping with the theme, and they are friendly, efficient and always eager to assist. Outside from the platform if you peek above the train you can see stars as in a real station. |
| The food too reflects this rich past and is an interesting mélange of the cuisines of several states, including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab. It also serves a great variety of Anglo-Indian dishes. The menu book makes interesting reading. It gives the introduction to the oldest train in Asia with 3 engines named Sahib, Sindh and Sultan. The menu is comprehensive with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with names like the Kanpur Tomato Shorba and Chicken Dak Bungalow. |
| The restaurant is open from 12:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. seven days a week. Packed during peak hours even on weekdays, reservations are taken for lunch until 1:00 P.m. and for dinner until 8:15 P.m. Alcohol is served in the restaurant as well as in the adjoining pub, the aptly named "Firangi Paani – The English Spirit". Parking is available at the Forum mall where the restaurant is located and it is wheelchair accessible. |
| Other dishes such as the aptly named Railway Mutton Curry (a must try) and Mangal Pandey Ki Pasand (a version of the Kabuli Chana), transports diners to a place in time where food was not just perfunctory, but a leisurely occasion to savor and cherish. An example of an excellent 3 course meal at this exquisite venue would start off with Mishkin Paya Shorba, a mutton paya soup that is thick, creamy and tremendously tasty. |
| For the main course, try the Shikampuri Kebabs made of minced meat and is scrumptious. The Rajputana Lal Maans is a spicy hot and delicious Mutton gravy, and the Fish Tikka a la Lord Ribbon is simply sensational. The desserts are as exotic as the rest of the meal. Tuck into a litchi ki tehri or a flambéed gulab jamun or a pineapple halwa, and end your experience on a sweet note. The food is served on a silver tray in line with the overall elegant and opulent décor. |
This premier restaurant sets a high bar for itself with its elaborate, innovative menu - and manages to deliver. Most of the dishes are large portions meant for sharing, and the larger the group the greater the chance of sampling all its utterly delectable items. The establishment also boasts an extensive beverage menu, with fine wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, should you care to venture that way after an almost assuredly large repast.
Sahib Sindh Sultan Restaurant Bangalore is one of the most exquisite restaurants of the city. It is owned by the BJN Group of hotels, who are famous for coming up with new theme-based restaurants. The setting takes the form of an old pre-independence train with the waiters all dressed up as railway personnel, whilst the food is a mix of the traditions of Indian royalty and the British Raj. With such an excellent setting, exquisite cuisine and friendly efficient service, diners assured of leaving this premier eatery replete and satiated. |
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