Experience the Regal Grandeur of Lucknow's Culinary Heritage with Chef Asif Qureshi at The Royal Awadhi Feast at Riwaz, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore

This April, Riwaz at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore invites you to journey into a realm of simmering aromas, glowing embers, and treasured heirloom recipes with The Royal Awadhi Feast—a regal culinary collaboration that celebrates the timeless splendour of Lucknow’s Nawabi kitchens.

Riwaz, known for its quiet elegance and deep reverence for India’s culinary heritage, becomes the setting for an experience that transcends mere dining. Here, tradition isn’t just remembered, it is revived, honoured, and reimagined. At the heart of this experience are two chefs, Chef Asif Qureshi, from the storied kitchens of JW Marriott Juhu, heir to the royal Qureshi lineage and a guardian of time-honoured Awadhi techniques; and Chef Imran Arif, the in-house force behind Riwaz’s signature expressions of Indian cuisine. Together, they conjure a menu that’s less of a meal and more of a memory; slow-cooked, spice-layered, and steeped in legacy.

The à la carte menu is a lavish tapestry of choices, from the smokiness of Bhatti Ki Kalmi and the tenderness of Jhinga Nisha, to the subtle richness of Mahi Qalya and the depth of Gosht Ki Nihari. Each dish whispers of royal courts and bustling bawarchi khana, where food was a symbol of love, power, and artistry. For vegetarians, jewels like Sarson Broccoli, Purvanchal Ka Saag, and Aloo Bukhara Kofta ensure the experience is no less indulgent.

For those who wish to surrender fully to the chef’s vision, the set menu offers a more intimate encounter — a curated journey through carefully selected classics. Think Dahi Akhrot ke Kebab, Noor Mahal Biryani, Dal-e-Saffron, and Nadru Subz ke Shammi , each course building on the next in harmony, each bite a story in itself, culminating in the sweet final note of Balai ka Tukda.

This is not just a meal. It is an invitation to sit at the table of emperors, to taste a history that has been simmering for centuries. The Royal Awadhi Feast is for those who appreciate not only the richness of Indian cuisine but the spirit that keeps its soul alive, in the hands of chefs who remember.

Dates: 24th-26th April
Time: (12:30 PM-3:30 PM and 7:00 PM-11:30 PM), with the special brunch at The Market on April 27th (12:30 PM-4:00 PM)
Venue: Riwaz, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
Reservation details: +91 9035416155 or +91 9741035124
Price Details: INR4500 for veg to INR 5500 for non-veg per person for the set menu.