Straight from the city of Nawabs

CHENNAI: When you see an elephant at the parking lot of the Express Avenue mall on a busy Sunday evening, you know something is up. And as you fight your way inside through the shoppers, you understand that it is a part of the celebrations of the opening of Nawaab’s, a Lucknowi restaurant. With ethnic royal décor, the initiative from Far Eastern Cuisines Pvt Ltd plans on introducing Chennai to authentic tastes of Awadhi and Lucknowi cuisine, combined with cooking techniques from the regions of Punjab, Kashmir and Bengal. “We want to make available the royal experience which you usually get only in five star hotels to other income groups in the city, as well,” says Saroj M Soloman, MD, Far Eastern Cuisines. “The Parsi Kulfi is a must-try,” he added. Inaugurated by Mohana Krishnan, president of the Madras High Court Advocates Association, who also happens to be a food lover, the grand opening also saw many of Chennai’s food connoisseurs and celebrities. “This is some of the best food I’ve tasted so far, the dishes are very authentic,” commented Mohana Krishnan, taking a break from his creamily delicious-looking pot of mithai. People listened to good music, enjoyed the live Jugalbandhi performance, took advantage of the open bar and samplers from the elaborate menu. “Some of the specialties on our menu are the Galotti Kebabs, Kormas and the Nawabi Biryani,” shared Chef Sudipta Saha.