Explore the wonderful world of Indian cuisine at ‘Jamavar’, Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. This posh little restaurant is small and intimate. Beautifully designed with high dark walls and overpowering chandelier Jamavar is class in itself. At evening you can witness the ceiling in all its glory. The décor is not very intense due to the simple furniture which balances the room. The spaces between the tables allow full privacy for a low key conversation which makes the restaurant idyllic for romantic dinners or family occasion. There is a semi private area at the front of the restaurant which is great for large groups. Many chefs are personally trained by Mrs. Leela Nair so the restaurant has some of the best Malayali food in any Indian hotel chain. Her love for food reflects in the dishes with unbound flavours as well as neat presentation. The menu is balanced well between north and south Indian.

Though the menu is focused on cuisines from both northern and southern India, the dishes from south steals the spotlight. For appetizers try out mutton raan, aloo chaat, malai tikka, broccoli with cheese, murg chap, chicken reshami kebab, dahi ke kebab, galouti kebab, seekh kebab, paneer tikka sunehri, karari aloo papadi chaat, fish tikka, lamb chops and chicken tikka. The mains menu reflects dal jamavar, paneer spring onion, sindhi mutton curry, malai kofta, dal makhani, murg tawa masala, butter chicken, red thai curry with rice, chicken pasta, chicken chettinad, nasi goreng and paneer makhanwala. The rice fans can enjoy dum ki biryani or mutton biryani. Order some indian breads to soak up the spicy curries like masala kulcha, hoppers, laccha paratha, naan or missi roti. The Mughlai food is out of this world too. The food at Jamavar is not too greasy or heavy and is enjoyed heartily by locals and tourists alike.

The desserts at jamavar runs towards Indian and Continental. Cheesecakes, rasmalai, gulab jamun, shahi tukda, raspberry sorbet, kesar pista kulfi, chocolate cakes are loved by the customers a lot. The pastry chef at the restaurant is popular for all the right reasons. The customers come to Jamavar for true Indian hospitality and they receive it in abundance. The service is friendly and very pleasing. The staff is ready at your beck and call to help you. Ask for Chef Purshottam’s dishes for ultimate southern delicacies. Leave kids at home and come for an expensive but memorable evening.