Surabhi Restaurant

Telephone: 2635954, 2633953, 2633931

Covers :

Meal for Two: Rs.350-400 approximately

Credit Cards: Accepted

Surabhi is a heritage restaurant in a over 300-year-old palace in Jaipur. The heart of the restaurant is the Durbar Hall, which is the main seating area. Having a meal there is just like having it in the Diwan-e-am of Amber Fort or City Palace. With original marble pillars, the Hall is the third largest in Jaipur after Amber and City Palace. The total seating capacity is 250 covers. We have an air-conditioned hall also with 50 covers.

HISTORY
It was the palace of Rao Kripa Ram, Prime Minister of Sawai Jai Singh, (founder of Jaipur) one of whose descendents had the ancient leather map, which led to the internationally famous Jaigarh Fort treasure hunt in the 1970’s. One of the unique features of the hall is the carving on the 280-year-old pillars whose designs are unfinished. Probably something happened which is shrouded in the mist of history. The Haveli is one of the oldest in Jaipur.

FOOD
We serve a-la-carte Indian, Chinese, Rajasthani and Continental food. Our menu has over 220 varieties of dishes. Buffet is served for groups on voucher. We have special food packages for FIT’s and groups which includes demos / lectures on food and cook in front of the guests and serve directly from the frying pan. (Dinner only).

FACILITIES
Full time Bhopa singer and puppet show. Extensive library of coffee-table books on Rajasthan and India for guests to browse. Free visit to the world’s largest collection of turbans with lecture / demonstration. Tandoor is located outside so that the Indian bread and tandoori item is served hot directly and also for the guests to watch the food items being made. Also available: palmist and Indian horoscopes. We also organize turban-tying competitions for groups.
Clean toilets, including ladies powder room and an air-conditioned hall.

WRITEUPS
The popular French guidebook ROUTARD, in their 2000/1 edition have given a very good and extensive write-up on Surabhi’s food and the Turban Museum (pages 347 & 350). ZEE TV has also telecast about the museum.

LOCATION
Surabhi is conveniently located near Subhash Chowk before Zorawar Singh gate on Amer Road. Driving time to City Palace is less than 5 minutes.

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