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We wanted to celebrate an occasion and make it memorable. The first place that came to our mind was 1909 The Crown of Bhopal. It is located in Kushabhau Thakre Hall or Minto Hall which is its popular old name. It does have an ancient history with Begum of Bhopal and her son had it built for Viceroy of India.
As soon as you enter the place you are greeted by beautiful landscapes and old style mansions everywhere. The places are so well maintained that you would want to live there. 1909 The Crown of Bhopal is a rooftop restaurant which has exotic lake views the kind you would die for. It is frequently visited by politicians and film stars alike.
After absorbing the serene atmosphere and feeling like royalty, we clicked tons of photos and videos. Finally, we looked at the menus, took recommendations and ordered all the fancy named stuff.
For starters, we ordered Tandoori Murg (Half) @₹375 for my non-vegetarian parents. They really loved it. For vegetarian starters, we went for Tashtari E Kebab (₹590) which is a delicious veg platter. It had 4 kinds of veg snacks (Paneer Tikka, Mushroom Tikka and 2 types of kebabs) with 16 pieces in all. We also ordered Corn Salt & Pepper (₹350) which was ecstatic. Paneer Tikka is known as Paneer Ke Soole (₹390) which we ordered separately as they were grilled to perfection.
In mocktails, we got Orangatang (₹250), Sea Sickness (₹300) and Hawain Blue (₹250). The former two were a lovely mix of juices while the latter was just heavenly. My dad ordered an Erdinger Beer Dunkul (₹300) which has kind of coffee taste in beer. He really liked it.
In the veg main course, we went for Tawa Paneer (₹425) which was different from the usual Paneer dishes we have tried. It was tasty. Dal Makhani (₹360) was light and not heavy like other places serve. It was delicious. For non veg, we ordered Chicken curry Home style (₹625) which was medium spicy and my parents loved it. For Indian bread, we ordered Garlic Naan which is billed as Kaju Naan (₹100), Lachha Parantha (₹100) and Butter Tandoori Roti. All were delicious.
We loved the memorable experience we had and would visit again. This rooftop restaurant lives up to its title of being The Crown of Bhopal.
It is a vintage property and gives you a royal feel.
They have maintained the restaurant well, but the focus is on giving the look and feel to the place/restaurant rather than being customer-centric. They are good in many ways, but I think they could be more customer-centric.
For example, the balcony sitting was not that enjoyable because of the humidity and mosquitos, so there were no efforts to set up coolers or any alternative fans. I decided to shift inside the restaurant because of these challenges.
It is a beautiful place with a gorgeous view and very delicious food. Drinks are not available in the family section restaurant. There is a cafe like cosy set up with sofa style seating for a casual feel and sit-in a family restaurant, both with indoor and outdoor seating. They provide a fireplace for warm dinners with friends and family!
I would recommend a reservation for a table here as it can be very busy.
Parking is available.
Wheelchair friendly atleast for the outdoor seating since there is an elevator. To move in indoors there are a few small stairs.
Hyped place with taste you get in any normal outlets. No doubt ambience and view is really good.
We had pain 500 rs at the main gate and then amount was balanced based on food we ordered.
Very good experience. Nice location and nice food. Highly recommended! My M-I-L was super happy to have celebrated her 70th with her siblings.
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The Begums of Bhopal played a key role in the development of Bhopal. Under the patronage of Begums of Bhopal, the city reached the apogee of art, architecture, and culture. One such instance of a landmark that was constructed in the city of Lakes is Minto Hall which was built by Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum. She was quite passionate about architecture and one can experience the same in the popular heritage building- Minto Hall which celebrates her spirit, her dreams, and her aspirations.
Today this popular heritage building stands beautiful wearing the royal look. The massive makeover enthralls all for its poise and grandeur. Let's take a look at the journey of Minto Hall:
The story of its origin
The fourth and the last begum of Bhopal - Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum conceived the very beautiful 'Minto Hall' to felicitate Lord Minto, the then Viceroy of India. The foundation stone for Minto Hall was laid on 12th November 1909. The building was finally completed by Nawab Hamidullah Khan, son of Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum. The architect of this heritage building was AC Rovan.
Interestingly the building was never actually used for the original purpose it was meant for. After India attained Independence and formation of the state of Madhya Pradesh, it became a natural choice for the assembly hall for MP State Government.
After its completion, over the years, the building was then brought in use for various purposes including headquarters of Bhopal army, Hamidia college, etc.
Renovation
Minto Hall being Bhopal's prime identity has now been renovated as an international convention center without disturbing its originality. The main hall is used as a multipurpose hall for occasions like conferences, banquets, felicitations, etc. The building also has 2 meeting rooms, two committee rooms, a boardroom, and a media center.
The beautiful Rooftop Restaurant
One can enjoy the vibrant beauty of the city from this rooftop restaurant. The panoramic view from here cannot be missed. You get to enjoy some tantalizing meals with spectacular views. Named as '1909- The Crown of Bhopal', this classic resto's theme and entire ambiance will make you fall in love with it. You can also spend a fun evening with your family and friends amidst a romantic ambiance
If you're looking for authentic and traditional taste this is the place.
Good for nonveg
Had a lunch day with my friend. We loved the ambience and the furniture. The view is breathtaking. The food was lip smacking. We ordered crispy baby corn. It was the yummiest I hv had till date. Main Food course food was above average. It is definitely worth a visit.
Good food, good hospitality and on top of all an amazing place. The place was a Nawabi Palace which was used as MP State Parliament for many decades, it’s turned into a museum and rooftop Restaurant. The palace was known as Minto Hall. Overall an impressive place to visit/experience for every visitor as well as the residents.
1909 crown of Bhopal is the biggest hall in Kushabahu Thakre International Convention Center. It has the capacity of 400-500 people and works under Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Department. Well maintained area with good food and hygiene. This area also has a Rooftop Restaurant which is a good place to explore.
Tried Spring roll and fried rice. Both of them were delicious and a beautiful ambience. Best place for photography. Feel the royal ambience and service.
Solid ambiance..heritage feel…Beautiful view from the restaurant and taste is very good….must visit place
If u really want quality time and good ,fresh ,tasty and coean food must vist ..,super peace of place and wonderful view and of course a great and well manner service
The ambience of the restro is Excellent and the food taste is also good.
Good food. Good service. Great view.
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