Rehmatullah Hotel, Family restaurant near Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, India.
Rehmatullah Hotel is a restaurant in Old Delhi that serves Mughlai cuisine, including kebabs, biryanis, curries, and buffalo meat dishes alongside traditional breads. The space includes an air-conditioned section and a separate seating area for families.
The restaurant was founded in 1960 by Haji Rehmatullah Qureshi and is now in its third generation of family management. The recipes used in the kitchen trace back to the Mughal era and have been passed down without major changes.
The restaurant sits in a part of Old Delhi known for its street food and meat dishes, and it is woven into the daily life of the neighborhood. Guests often share tables and eat dishes prepared the same way they have been for generations.
The restaurant is in the heart of Old Delhi, making it easy to reach on foot if you are already exploring the area. Those who prefer a quieter meal should ask for the family section, as the main hall can get busy at peak times.
The restaurant runs a side project called Pakwaan that focuses on making Shahi Sheermaal, a Mughal bread baked with saffron and dried fruits. This type of bread is rarely made using traditional methods in modern kitchens.
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