Dining out has so many options. The new restaurants and food-joints coming up every day, leave us with a range of choice to try food at. There are a few historic places we are sure you must have heard about, where your parents used to go and have food. If you have a knack for such historical places besides the chic restaurants and pubs in the city, then you might check out some of them.
The Embassy Restaurant, Delhi
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A year after India gained freedom, The Embassy Restaurant opened its doors at Connaught Place, Delhi. The Embassy serves the same menu for 68 years now, and changed its décor only in 2014, when it fell prey to a tragic fire. This place was frequented by Lord Mountbatten and I.K. Gujral.
Shivaji Military Hotel, Bangalore
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There would be fewer Bangloreans who have not heard of Shivaji Military Hotel in Jaynagar. This restaurant does not have fancy decors or uniformed stewards to attend you. Expect a queue, before you can ‘grab’ a place to sit. The place is famous for its Donne Biryani, rich in Maratha flavours. ‘Donne’ means boat-shaped. The biryani is served in a boat-shaped plate made of dried areca nut palm leaves. The Donne Biryani comes with accompaniments – pachadi and rasam. I have been to this place and really loved the food. Just be a little careful as you gorge on the biryani. The amount is too much and could make you full. Save some space in your tummy for the Dry Mutton/Chicken, Mutton Chops, Lemon Chicken.
Shaikh Brothers Bakery, Guwahati
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It did not take long for Shaikh Brothers Bakery to be popular after it was opened in 1800. This bakery was loved by the locals and the British administrators alike. Whenever Jawahar Lal Nehru used to visit Guwahati, he would mandatorily have cheese sippers from here. He was extremely fond of it.
Golbari, Kolkata
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This one is also a favourite of mine. Talking about historical restaurants in Kolkata, Flury’s, Peter Cat, and Nahoum and Sons will surely top the lists. However, if you really are not fussy about trying out new places and experiences you can try Golbari, in Shyambazar, for a change. Okay, let me warn you about two things. First, this is a really dingy and small place. When I say small, I literally mean that you might have to twist your hip to get into the place. Secondly, the famous dish – Kosha Mangsho is very oily and spicy, so if you are checking your calories, you might not like it.
Kyani & Co, Mumbai
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Serving food and tea since 1904, this Iranian café is one that still has the old and simple décor inside. This was a place MF Hussain would often come for taking quick bites and some tea. The place also serves somem Parsi dishes. Mutton cutlets, chicken dhansak, pulao and kheema pav, mawa cake, and caramel custard became a part of the menu, apart from the regular dishes of omelettes, tea and maska buns.
These restaurants will give you a different vibe and flavour for sure. If you are a foodie and want to explore new places, and historic places, you can start planning now.
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