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Year Royal
Culinary Legacy

Pukhtaan is a tribute to legendary chef Padmashri Imtiaz Qureshi by his son - Chef & Founder Ashfaque Qureshi. Chef Imtiaz Qureshi is a celebrated culinary master renowned for his expertise in Mughlai cuisine. Born into a family of legendary chefs who served the Mughal Emperors, his journey into the world of cooking was almost predestined. Under the mentorship of his mother at the age of seven and later, the guidance of his father, Chef Imtiaz was trained in the art of creating intricate, flavorful dishes that embodied the rich culinary heritage of the Mughal court. Chef Imtiaz Qureshi's journey from humble beginnings to culinary legend is nothing short of inspiring. Born into a family steeped in the rich culinary traditions of the Mughal Empire, he was destined for greatness. From the age of seven, under the watchful eye of his mother, he began his apprenticeship, laying the foundation for a lifelong passion for food....
One of Imtiaz Qureshi's favorite stories is about a private dinner in the early'60s hosted by Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister CB Gupta for Prime Minister Nehru,Indira Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and Zakir Husain. Nehru insisted on a pure vegetarian meal, but Imtiaz, known for non-vegetarian dishes, took on the challenge. On the dinner day, Nehru was initially upset, mistaking the dishes for meat. Imtiaz explained that the "fish" was bottle gourd, "chicken" was raw jackfruit, and "shami kebabs" were made from lotus stem. The guests, amused and impressed, praised his ingenuity, with Zakir Husain complimenting the taste.



A Padma Shri honoree, Chef Imtiaz Qureshi turned royal recipes into timeless culinary masterpieces.

Signature Dal Bukhara by Chef Imtiaz Qureshi — a timeless masterpiece of slow-cooked richness and royal flavour.


Chef Imtiaz Qureshi son Chef Ashfaque Qureshi carried forward a 220-year royal culinary legacy, redefining Indian cuisine on the global stage.

The restaurant features iconic dishes like Dal Bukhara, Kakori Kebab, and Dum Pukht Biryani, which have been perfected over decades.





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