Shahi Iftaari Dastarkhwaan at Old Delhi

It’s the holy month of Ramzaan and Delhi’s streets leading up to Jama Masjid are a riot of lights, colors, festive gaiety and obviously food!! And this year, as in the previous years we are ready to host you….in the brightly lit market alleys of Old Delhi and into the holy courtyard of Jama Masjid….for a cultural experience like no other!
As the evening prayers progress, you are awestruck, by the scenes unfolding around you and watching the transforming colours and lights of the grand mosque, we next head out to the evening’s food destination, the ‘Shahi Mehfil Restaurant’, our hospitality partners ,at a stone’s throw away from Jama Masjid.
We settle down for the ‘Shahi Iftaari Dastarkhwaan’ feast menu which has been curated from the finest kitchens and ‘khansamas'(chefs/cooks) of some of the oldest families of Old Delhi. Platters of traditional vegetarian and meat delicacies, to be washed down with suitable Iftaar beverages, will then be laid out for us in the traditional ‘sitting-on-ground’ dastarkhwan style, where with the feast, you are treated with tales from our ‘jhola’ of stories so that you learn more about the traditions associated with Ramzaan!
All of this , done with the blend of DBF’s unique fun, anecdotal storytelling with photography and food opportunities.
DATE OPTIONS:
6PM, Saturday, 9th April 2022 – BOOK HERE
Charges: Rs 1600/person (Incl of Cultural Heritage walk and shahi dastarkhwaan of traditional Indian veg & non-veg Iftaari foods/beverages) Children of ages 9-12yrs, it is 50% of charges These charges cover all costs for the traditional food & beverages.
Excluding costs of bottled water, aerated beverages, photography charges at the Jama Masjid and rickshaw commuting costs, if any.
NOTE: Limited spots available, and prior booking is NECESSARY CALL RAMIT @ 9871181775 FOR ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS OR GROUP BOOKINGS.
SEE PICS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS HERE , HERE , HERE and HERE and HERE
MEDIA REPORTS ABOUT US
Hindustan Times 2016 Times Of India 2015
TOI Report of Best Ramzaan Walks 2014
New York Times’ India Blog 2012
ESSENTIALS TO WEAR & CARRY:
1- Dress conservatively to respect religious sentiments of the people in the area and related festivities. Loose, comfortable cotton clothes which cover arms and legs, preferably traditional ‘Shahjahanabadi’ style KURTAS/KURTIS/SALWARS/PAJAMAS etc is advised, so that you can easily sit down on the Mosque courtyard ground. Irrespective of gender, strictly NO shorts/spaghetti tops etc.
2- Carry a covering for your head, irrespective of gender, caps/scarves etc.
3- Do wear easy-to-remove shoe/flip-flops.
4- Delhi is reeling under plastic garbage, let’s not pollute our city any further, so we at DBF request each of you to carry your own bottle of water.Share