Overview
Bukhara is a restaurant located in New Delhi, India. Operated by the ITC Maurya hotel, it specialises in cuisine from the North-West Frontier region, drawing on the rustic culinary traditions associated with the historic city of Bukhara along the old Silk Route. The restaurant is recognised as one of India's most prominent fine-dining establishments and has hosted numerous heads of state and visiting dignitaries.
Key facts
| Name | Bukhara |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Cuisine | North-West Frontier |
| Location | ITC Maurya, New Delhi, India |
| Parent organisation | ITC Hotels |
Background
Bukhara was launched as a signature restaurant of the ITC Maurya, the flagship luxury property of ITC Hotels in the Indian capital. The menu centres on a limited but iconic selection of dishes prepared in tandoors and over open coal fires, including kebabs, marinated meats, dal and breads. The restaurant's signature item, the slow-cooked black lentil preparation popularly known as Dal Bukhara, has become widely associated with the establishment and is also marketed as a packaged product.
The restaurant's interiors are designed in a rustic style, featuring exposed stone, wooden tables and copper utensils, evoking the atmosphere of frontier inns. Diners are traditionally provided with aprons in place of napkins, and the menu is presented on a wooden board, both of which have become recognisable features of the brand.
Significance
Bukhara has been frequently cited in international rankings of restaurants and has hosted state guests visiting India, including foreign heads of state and government. Its profile has contributed to the wider international recognition of North Indian and frontier-style cuisine. The restaurant has also influenced the wider hospitality industry, with the Bukhara concept being extended by ITC to outposts in other cities under licensing or franchise arrangements at various points in time.
Cuisine
- Tandoor-grilled kebabs and marinated meats
- Sikandari Raan — slow-roasted leg of lamb
- Murgh Malai Kebab
- Dal Bukhara — black lentils simmered overnight
- Hand-stretched naans and traditional breads
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4986844
- ITC Hotels — official corporate information