Inspired by the popular Indian delicacies of a town, Kakor, in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the Kakori restaurant, inside the tranquil The Soaltee, was established. The Nawabs (Royalties) loved Kebabs. However, as they got older it became difficult for them to chew it. The chef of the Nawabs, created soft, mouth-melting kebabs. Today, these kebabs are famously known as the Kakori kebab.

Kakori, serving Indian dishes, is only open for dinner from 7 pm to 10 pm. The restaurant has an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere with decor items symbolizing India. The copper plates and glasses used to serve also has additional health benefits. With spacious and comfortable seating, the restaurant offers a personalized dining experience tailored to fit the needs of its guests. Kakori offers a variety of dining options, whether you’re planning a big family reunion or a dinner date for two.

One aspect that stands out is the service, which features a host dressed in traditional Indian attire and a team of courteous, well-trained staff members. You may watch the chefs at work in the restaurant’s open kitchen. Also, it features a fully stocked bar with exciting beverages. Every evening, incredible musicians perform live ghazal. Everything about the restaurant transports you right back to the heart of India.

Kakori is renowned for its various delicious kebabs. The restaurant’s specialty is Kakori kebab. It is a mouth-watering kebab prepared using lamb mince. The kebab is so soft it instantly melts in your mouth.  It smells lovely and its texture is delicate and velvety. If you dip it in the accompanying mint chutney, it will taste a touch sour. It is alleged that the Kakor village is where it was created.

Catering to the growing demand of vegetarians, Mewe Mawe ki Kakori is the vegetarian version of the kebabs. Mewe Mawe, the centerpiece of the dish, is a concoction of cheese, potatoes, dried fruits, and mixed veggies that is cooked in a tandoor. Taste wise, it was a bit nutty and on the sweet side. Nevertheless, you will absolutely not miss the meaty version while enjoying this. It really is that good.

Another vegetarian delicacy, Aloo Nazakat, made with potatoes and packed with vegetables, dry fruits, cheese and pomegranate too. It also has a hint of saffron. Its spicy and delicious contents and crunchy skin make it the ideal appetizer.

Paneer launglatta is an expression that relates to Indian cheese with cloves. This well-known North Indian dish is topped with tomato sauce and packed with cheese and spinach. This recipe is sweet and creamy, and the clove flavour lingers long after eating.

The Hare Pyaz ka Paneer Tikka is one of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Paneer cubes are packed with green onions, spices, cheese and herbs before being grilled till crispy. The insides remain soft and flavourful, though. It is mildly spicy because it has been marinated with chilli, coriander, cumin, and hand curd. Depending on the preferences of the client, the level of spice can be adjusted.

Zafrani Murgh Tikka, a boneless chicken dish with Kashmiri origins, is another customer favourite at the restaurant. This chicken is really soft and tastes divine because it has been marinated with hand curd and combined with various spices, ginger garlic paste, and saffron. It has a layer of flavours when lemon is added on top. Since saffron is naturally grown in Kashmir, many Kashmiri cuisines incorporate it.

Large prawns, hand curd, a variety of spices, and the main ingredient, garlic, are used to make Lashsooni Jheenga, which is served in a small griller with smoke billowing out of it. As the name implies, each bite is bursting with garlic flavour. The flavour is really distinctive and contains undertones of butter and spice. 

One of the most popular meals at the restaurant is the Veg Dum Biryani. This dish, which is slow-cooked and made with flavorful long grains, veggies, and aromatic spices, warms your heart. The tanginess of Raita (a side dish made of yogurt) combined with biryani, the heat of the spices, the aroma of the herbs, the nuttiness of the dry fruits, and the flavor of the ghee, are just divine.

A must-try when is Kakori is their Dal Kakori. Black lentils cooked with deggi chilly, varieties of spices and sweet butter has a rich and creamy flavour. It goes perfectly with rice or flatbread.

“Kakori is designated for its ideal blend of spices and flavour to offer delectable Indian delicacies with first rate service”, Soaltee’s Executive Assistant Manager-Food and Beverage, Agnimitra Sharma shared.

‘We take a traditional dish and experiment on them repeatedly till we get it right. We have been getting good response from the customers thus far, and we intend to continue to evolve’, Chef-de-Cuisine, Vinay Singh stated.

Article by: Simran Shrestha

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