Aminia, a heritage restaurant of Kolkata, well known for its Mughlai dishes, is situated near Hogg market in Esplanade. The tantalizing aroma of the special biriyani is bound to lure everyone.. from the officers of the corporation office nearby.. to the casual shopper feeling a bit hungry after a day's shopping. The hunger increases by leaps and bounds as someone enters the magical world of finger-licking Mughlai food. The simple yet warmly welcoming interiors silently whisper in your years the history and the stories associated with this unique restaurant of central Kolkata.
Time and again, famous personalities have preferred this place to experience authentic Mughlai dishes. From the famous painter M.F. Hussain to the world known politician Jyoti Basu, this restaurant has succeeded to satisfy the taste buds of millions. A plate of pasinda has to be packed for the little master Sachin Tendulkar whenever he visits the city.
Coming back to the food, you can rely on me when I say that the biriyani, kebabs and other popular dishes here can compete any day with those served at Karim's in New Delhi. Mohammad Farid, a famous chef at Aminia, gave a satisfactory explanation on this matter - "I owe my cooking skills to my ustaad Mohammad Rajuddin. His forefathers used to cook for the Mughals and the secret recipe was something divine to them". The owner, Mohammed Athar, also admits the fact that the cooks are brilliant at their jobs and it is the spellworking of their fingers that compels the customers to return time and again.
After getting over the football matches at nearby Maidan, many of the players and supporters of the famous Bengali clubs Mohan Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammadan Sporting come straight to Aminia to satiate their voracious appetite. The faces may wrinkle and few hairs may loose color with time.. but the love for Aminia and its dishes from the Mughal world never fade away from the hearts of these enthusiastic food-lovers.
Time and again, famous personalities have preferred this place to experience authentic Mughlai dishes. From the famous painter M.F. Hussain to the world known politician Jyoti Basu, this restaurant has succeeded to satisfy the taste buds of millions. A plate of pasinda has to be packed for the little master Sachin Tendulkar whenever he visits the city.
Coming back to the food, you can rely on me when I say that the biriyani, kebabs and other popular dishes here can compete any day with those served at Karim's in New Delhi. Mohammad Farid, a famous chef at Aminia, gave a satisfactory explanation on this matter - "I owe my cooking skills to my ustaad Mohammad Rajuddin. His forefathers used to cook for the Mughals and the secret recipe was something divine to them". The owner, Mohammed Athar, also admits the fact that the cooks are brilliant at their jobs and it is the spellworking of their fingers that compels the customers to return time and again.
After getting over the football matches at nearby Maidan, many of the players and supporters of the famous Bengali clubs Mohan Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammadan Sporting come straight to Aminia to satiate their voracious appetite. The faces may wrinkle and few hairs may loose color with time.. but the love for Aminia and its dishes from the Mughal world never fade away from the hearts of these enthusiastic food-lovers.
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