By Maesam Khan: Hundreds of years ago, Mughal Emperors ruled over the Indo Pak subcontinent and became the dormant power between the mid-16th and 18th century. The classical period of empire started in mid 16th century with the accession of ‘Akbar the Great’, commonly known as ‘Mughal-e-Azam. Under his rule Indo-Pak enjoyed much cultural and economic progress as well as religious harmony. Mughal-e-Azam Restaurant in Birmingham has been developed in the light of historical Mughal traditions with a blend of East-West cultural food. With a formal sitting arrangement of 250 people, each zone of the restaurant is enriched with Mughal Cuisines with special uniqueness. Beautifully designed and decorated, Mughal-e-Azam Restaurant is a true picture of culture, tradition and state of art architecture of Mughal Emperor, which is an amalgam of Islamic, Indian and Persian art. While entering into the restaurant, you will feel like you are stepping in the real world of Mughal Dynasty. Mind blowing classical art work on the walls and on the roof, traditionally styled carpeted floor, the reception of Mughal-e-Azam Restaurant will remind you of the history of Mughal-e-Azam, the Emperor. Widely spread dinning area reflects the image of a typical ‘Mughal Darbar’ with sitting arrangements for the guests in a very traditional and organized way. Variety of finger licking food, Mughal-e-Azam is setting standards in unique traditional recipes in the region. Expert chefs are capturing the imaginations of people and transforming them to realistic delicious cuisines. Jahangeeri Lamb Boti, Darbari Lamb Chops, Noor-e-Samundar, Mughlai Chicken Korma and Akbari Paneer Masala are amongst the top most delicious traditional and Mughalai dishes of the restaurant. There is a large
number of traditional dishes served according to the taste and mood of the people including kids. All this Halal and delicious food is served by the staff in a very decent and professional way. Mughal E Azam Restaurant is an energetic fusion of flavours and ambience and a place where Authentic Pakistani Cuisine is served, along with a variety of other inventive snacks, mocktails and deserts, drawing inspiration from the richness and status of food in this era. Food from the sub-continent has a high market penetration and is perceived as an occasional treat. Asian food has the potential to become part of the consumer’s repertoire of everyday meal solutions as it is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the current trends towards naturally healthy foods. Mughal –e-Azam aim to capture consumer’s imagination with new diverse ways of eating – options for Al-fresco dining, lighter options combined with the flavours normally associated with this cuisine. Birmingham is UK’s second largest city having a huge number of bars, cafes and restaurants that cater for varied tastes and preferences. To entertain customers and create a ‘unique piece of theatre’, restaurant has a ‘Mocktail Bar’ (non-alcoholic cocktails) are served. The food is cooked fresh to order, with the option of a pre booked buffet in the rear hall. The emphasis is placed on ‘health and safety’ and natural healthy ingredients for food where friendly well trained staff create a lively atmosphere which attracts a loyal customer base, not only with aim to sell a drink or meal – but to present a culture, a feeling of style, fun and enticement. Mughal E Azam Restaurant is located on Stratford Road which is an ideal location for a high quality restaurant, with parking and local amenities. This prominently located building is breathing life into an area of the city between two major points of the city.
