Ishaara Presents The Gourmet Begum: A Nawabi Culinary Revival Curated by Trinayane F&B Redefined and Chef Shahnawaz Qureshi

At Ishaara, food is not merely prepared — it is narrated. True to this philosophy, The Gourmet Begum does not reinvent Awadhi cuisine; it returns to it. Each dish carries whispers of a time when recipes were passed in the hushed kitchens of royal households, shaped by the refined palates of Begums, the mastery of devoted Khaansamas, and the slow, deliberate artistry of Awadhi cooking — where every simmer holds memory and every spice tells a story.

About The Menu

Rooted in meticulous research and executed with devotion, the menu spans vegetarian and non-vegetarian offerings across appetizers, main courses, breads, and desserts. Highlights include:

Pesh-e-Khuraak (Appetizers):  Palak Anardana Chaat, Arbi ke Shaami, Peeli Mirch ka Paneer, Maawa ke Seekh, Surkh Gulabi Seekh, Galawat Kebab, Habibiya Chaap, and Chef Qureshi’s Mahi Tikka.

Asal Khuraak (Main Course):  Kaale Chane ka Pulao, Aloo Dum-e-Nazaakat, Begum ki Pasand, Subz Noorani Kofta, Murg Baradari, Kofta-e-Gulnar, Matbakh-e-Nihari, Jheenga Dum Nisha, Suleimani Raan, and Rumi Biryani.

Rotiyaan (Breads):   Sheermal, Warqi Paratha, and Khamiri Roti.
Meethe Pakwaan (Desserts):  Warq-e-Shahi Tukda and Kesar Phirnee

About the Collaborators

Sunaeyaa Kapur is the sixth-generation scion of the Nowrojee Viccajee Kapur family of Lucknow and Founder of Trinayane F&B Redefined — a bespoke hospitality consultancy rooted in culture, craft, and contemporary refinement. A distinguished Food & Beverage Consultant and trained mixologist from the European Bartender School, Sunaeyaa brings together an intuitive understanding of flavour architecture with a global perspective on hospitality. Her expertise lies in harmonising tradition with innovation, curating immersive food and beverage experiences that celebrate heritage as much as modernity.

Chef Shahnawaz Qureshi hails from the legendary Qureshi family of Lucknow — a name synonymous with Awadhi culinary excellence. With over 18 years of experience and a professional footprint spanning India, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Hong Kong, Chef Qureshi brings age-old Nawabi recipes to life with unwavering authenticity. His mastery lies in preserving the integrity of flavour while creating a dining experience that is as refined as it is timeless.

About Ishaara

Ishaara – Food for the Senses is a pioneering inclusive dining destination that celebrates modern-Indian cuisine through immersive experience and is served by speech and hearing impaired individuals. As the flagship brand of Bellona Hospitality (a Phoenix Mills entity), Ishaara stands at the intersection of culture, cuisine, and community, crafting experiences that are as meaningful as they are memorable.

About Bellona Hospitality

Bellona Hospitality, owned by Phoenix Mills, is a leading hospitality group with nine brands across Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow. With Ishaara as its flagship, the portfolio includes Dobaara, Cha, Hongkong Eating House, Eight, Allora, and Legume. Bellona is known for local sourcing, craft beverage programmes, and immersive dining that delights all senses.

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