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Esphahan
Taj East Gate Road, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001 Phone: +91 562 223 1515 Cuisines: IndianAbout
Even if you aren't staying at Amarvilas, you should dine at this exceptional restaurant -- not only are the cuisine, service, and live Indian music superb, but arriving at the flame-lit latter-day palace is one of Agra's most memorable moments. (When you reserve, ask to have your predinner cocktail on the veranda so you can watch the sunset hues color the Taj and the magnificent pool area below.) Start with tandoori phool, stuffed cauliflower in a yogurt and star anise marinade; Balai ka jheenga, tiger prawns marinated in black pepper and homemade cream; or the succulent chicken tikka, prepared in saffron and garlic. Highly recommended is Bharwaan gucchi malai (Kashmiri morel mushrooms stuffed with cottage cheese and raisins) and the aab gosht, a Persian lamb dish in which the meat is braised in milk and flavored with dry ginger and fennel -- extraordinary. There's also delicious Persian-style quail. All dishes are served with dal, seasonal vegetables, and a choice of Indian bread. Alternatively, you could loosen your belt and make room for a filling thali (platter), which affords the opportunity to sample a range of tastes. All in all, a most memorable evening out, and the perfect place to celebrate seeing the Taj.
