Not a place for kiddos who are looking for so-called happening ambience, loud music, and crass crowd. This is definitely a place for old school guys who like the slow ways of life, who like to engage in soulful conversations over a mug of beer or a glass of whiskey. Food is awesome and is definitely for those who are looking forward to eating and making merry. Try their Chicken Pakoda, best mushroom tikka ever, butter and kahadi chicken, and of course Afghani chicken and many more. Must visit in CP
Having heard much about this restaurant, I finally got to taste their food. I have to say the place has a warm and family kind of touch to it. As soon as you step inside,
you get the vibe of a vintage place. Coming to the food, I absolutely loved their preparation of even the simplest of delecacies; the aroma of whole spices and ancient recipes can be felt in the first bite itself. The quantity too is pretty generous. Overall, a good experience
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Satish Kumar Ishpunani
+4
Padam singh Rawat super server मज़ा आ गया कई साल बाद भी maintain
This place is great, I like the food here and the atmosphere, it's not a fancy resturant but the food is great and the price is perfect. A good place to go out with family
I used to visit MINAR since my childhood days with my family. The place is extremely well maintained and food is amazingly delicious. This time I ordered my favourite butter chicken and kadai paneer.
Butter chicken was perfectly cooked, super tasty, very soft and flavorful.
Kadai paneer was delicious and gravy had a good balance of spices.
Over a very perfect place for hang out with friends and family.
Highly recommended..!
Mutton sheikh kebab. Here the secret is the mutton well mixed and fried which gives a wonderful taste. Well served with green chutney nd onions.
Happening place, sound and pleasant ambience.
Crowded atmosphere speaks itself for food and quality offered.
Serves 🍺
Good choice to hang out with your friends and family.
I used to love their palak paneer and dal makhni with lacha paratha but it was 2 decades back. The experience and flavours are still fresh in my memory, w'd vsit them sm time this year and wish they still serve the same quality.
Mutton Rara - Top notch
Chicken Rara - Delicious
Chicken Curry - Unique and wonderful!
The plates could be cleaner and service could definitely be better. Apart from that, I would go to Minar for Indian cuisine every time I am in CP.
This is really a gem of place for non veg lovers. I am visiting here since 1992, so almost 27 years. Butter chicken and chicken pakoda still the same since 27 years. Everything about this place is just awesome. I must say that they serves the best Butter Chicken in Delhi.
Firstly, the ambience is regal and makes you feel like having food in a palace. The food is Rich in flavors and good proton size too. Staff is courteous as well. Tried the Kadhai Chicken with Laccha paratha. Super yummy.
Best place to have Butter Chicken and Chicken pakoda...I m coming here from last 35 yrs...they have the same taste till today...🥘🍺🍺One must go to this place and have a food🥘🥘🥘
What to say about this restaurant everyone knows that it’s a famous restaurant for Indian cuisine
Me and my husband since the time we started dating and till yet after marriage every month we started craving for this taste which till yet none of the other new restaurant has beaten it. I love to eat chilly chicken dry with garlic naan my favorite and my husband prefers dal makhni and butter chicken. This is our fixed menu till date. If someone loves anything out of these four thing than u r missing something.
The ambience is good, service is great and food is delicious. We visit Minar at Connaught Place at least twice a month. keep up the good service. (y)
Everytime I visit Delhi, I make sure that I have enough time to visit this place.
Best items from the menu:
1. Butter Chicken
2. Rarha mutton
3. Chicken pakoda
A must visit.
Food is awesome! Little crowded which is a good sign but bit over loud too. Paneer butter masala and butter chicken was outstanding out of what all was order. Most of the food to Bhappa is prepared here and delivered there. In a way.. bhappa is the extended counter of Minar!
Best place to have butter chicken in delhi very very buttery ,creamy and differenet in taste U can also try there fingerlicious daal makhani , chilli chicken and garlic naans 😋😋😋😋
Just love their food all together, be it appetisers main course,they have some what delicious food.And drinks are very reasonably priced.
Chilly chicken dry one of my favourite + mutton rogan josh.
This is located in outer circle of connaught place.
Visited here yesterday for dinner. This is quite old outlet, interiors are simple and table and chair are quite small which i have found comfortable.
Had chicken pakora which was good in taste.
This review is based on both the restaurant and also the delivery order there famous butter chicken is worth a try also dal makhni and chilly chicken I love butter chicken and the achar they serve with it it’s the best achar a must must try
Amazing food!!! Chicken pakora is a must try!!! It is a very old restaurant and has been successful in maintaining its quality!!! You always get the exact same taste❤️❤️❤️
Childhood favorite memories from this restaurant of dining and even takeaway dinner sometimes ... it’s deteriorated it’s quality and taste in the past few years and we stopped craving from this restaurant but few months back we heard that it’s again having the same taste back and we surely placed an order for delivery with swiggy and to our surprise the taste was back again
Butter chicken boneless with Pudina parantha and butter naan
Dal makhni & malai kofta and paneer tikkas in the veg
Same old onions and pickles
All tasted yum and we gain relived our memories just missed the dine in
Thanks for getting the same taste back again
Chicken soup was bland though it needs to get back to its original taste yet
Rest options are still to be tasted
What to say about this place. Coming here from last 25 years and still the taste is same. There Tomato Paneer and Butter Chicken is speciality.
A perfect fine dine outlet in Cp. Very prompt service and the food is just awesome. Chicken curry is like you could not resist. Superb Dal makhani .Must recommended for food lovers.
I have been there last weekend the food was really amazing I have ordered butter chicken it was very delicious it was very fresh and nicely cooked The ambience was very good the staff was very polite and helpful my overall experience was very good
I think when it comes to Mughlai cuisine, nothing comes to my mind but Minar! Minar has been one of the most frequented restaurants for me and when you really want to eat some soul satiating food, I head to Minar. Best place to have butter chicken, how can I miss their specialty chicken pakodas. I absolutely devour the food here and have recommended this place to so many people. I recently tried the deserts and loved the Gulkand with Ice cream and their special tutti fruity! Keep up the good food tradition guys!
Old world charm meets Yummy food.. That’s Minar in a nutshell.. The waiters are old but the service is great.. From Dal makhni to Tomato Paneer to the non vegetarian fare of chicken curry and fish fingers you will keep on licking your fingers.. The ambiance can be upgraded but it’s not necessary
Perfect place to have the yummiest Food of DELHI.....Must try’s r Butter Chicken,Brain Curry(One of the Best),Afghani Malai Chaap,Mutton Soup,Dal makhni,Chicken masala,Rogan Josh
Timeless either is beauty or restaurants like these. The rustic ambience and people but the taste is eternal.
If I have a meeting in cp where the ambience is not an issue then this is one of the places I would choose.
My picks
Chicken pakoras no one is even near them.
The keema Pav
And the quintessential dal makhani with
The butter chicken.
The verdict.
A must visit place in cp.
Have visited this restaurant a few times with friends and had a good time on most occasions. The food here is decent and the service is quick and attentive.
good extensive menu and there is something for everyone for sure.
Worth a visit If you are in the area
Vistied this place with my family.. perfect place to dine in with family.. located in CP.
It serves food with good taste and ambience is nice.
We ordered panner tikka,chicken tikka,kadai panner,brain curry,butter naan,garlic naan and lemonade all are good in taste..
Ambience:- 4/5
Service:- 4/5
Food quality:- 4/5
Food lover must visit this place, get to experience the old Connaught Place restaurant aura. Great food, biryani is superb. Love to visit again for good food
I went there... But didn't like the sitting arrangement much... But lighting is good... Good for couples... And food is superb.. butter paneer... Nd staff is courteous...😀 Must visit this restro...
Best butter chicken ever.
Great ambience, great food
Friendly environment with helpful staff
This is one of the finest dining restaurant in Counnaght place.
I've been here few time, never being disappointed.
As far as I remember i have been goin to minar from past 24 years
Butter chicken tastes still the same
I dnt remember when i last looked into the menu to order food
We always order the signature dishes
Keema Anda, Butter Chicken and Saag Meat
Lip smacking food
This place has an old-world charm to it and must be visited for their heavenly Dal Makhani. Even though we ordered quite a spread...composed of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, but what stood out was the Dal Makhani which is served in a miniature brass bucket with a taste that's out of this world.
I was introduced to this place by a friend of mine whose father has been a regular at Minar for over 20 years. In his own words, "You can't afford to miss the Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani at Minar".
Food which deserves more than 5 stars . Butter chicken , Kadhai chicken , Tangri kabab,Dal makhni along with great offer on beer makes this place a must visit for Mughlai /not h indian food lovers
Best food you will taste in Delhi
One of the oldest places I can remember from my childhood days, also the finest when it comes to fine dine. Had the all time favourite CHICKEN PAKORA as starters and the same old magical taste is still maintained. For main course ordered butter chicken and butter naan to go with it, not that great. You can find better places in and around CP to have butter chicken. Ambience is still the same old classic dine dine types with dim light, also don’t forget to cash in on 50% off on select liquor before 8:00pm, perfect company for chicken pakora’s.
I loved this place since so many years. N never got disappointed. The food taste is jus so amazing, no one can beat that. Ambience is family friendly. This is our favourite family restaurant. Our favourite is tomato paneer n makhni dal.
Overall, it is a perfect place to dine in with family. It serves food with good taste and ambience, and quick service. Prices are quite high compared to other restraunts, won't say totally worth it but good for an experience.
Food- 3.5/5
Quality & service- 4/5
Prices - overpriced
Ambience- 4.5/5
Quantity- 4/5
Ordered-
Butter chicken- 3.5/5
Chicken tikka- 4/5
Butter naan- 3/5
Kulfi- 3/5
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This is one of the old fine dining restaurants in central Delhi. I remember visiting this place frequently during my childhood days when we used to stay close to cp. But, this visit was after ages, like 7-8 years. The moment I entered I started feeling nostalgic. There were only 2-3 tables occupied. We ordered tomato soup, chicken malai Tikka, Paneer Makhani, and butter Naan and 1 kingfisher beer in alcoholic beverages.
Tomato soup, perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
Chicken malai Tikka ohh heavenly, melts in mouth taste, so soft so juicy. Perfectly marinated and quantity was good too.
Paneer Makhani, was not really Makhani, but was really good. Soft paneer fried and not so spicy gravy.
Butter Naan were I think the best butter Naan that I have ever tried in my life. I usually don't prefer Naan and usually go for tandoori roti. But I think this time it was the best choice I made. Little thick, so crispy and overloaded with butter.
I would love to visit again and again and that too frequently.
This is apt for family visits, celebrations, or reunion. They also have happy hours during week days from 12-4, I think.
Minar has the perfect taste of Butter Chicken! One of the preferred and oldest restaurants of Delhi to have Butter Chicken that will satiate your taste buds! It won’t leave you disappointed..
This restaurant is apparently one of those iconic restaurants in delhi which has been around since our grandparents were kids.
On my visit to delhi I wanted to eat typical delhi food so my colleagues took me to this place.
Like always, I read up reviews on Zomato & the saw the recommended dishes.
We ordered all of the recommendations which included dal makhani, butter chicken, mutton rara, chicken pakora & added tandoori chicken & lassi along with the rotis.
The food was absolutely delightful. Heavy is an understatement but extremely tasty & a meal that you just want to curl up & sleep after it’s done.
I can understand why it’s an institution & has stood the test of time. A must visit if u enjoy Mughlai food.
had planned to visit bappe de dhaba which is across the street from minar. But unfortunately it was packed. so headed to minar disappointed. but soon the disappointment had vanished. The butter chicken is legendary. When spoke to some localites they say that the butter chicken at bappe da dhaba and minar are almost the same. so a nice place to eat with your family and friends.
also serves alcohol which is a bonus.
Priyadarshini Barkataki
+4
We found out this restaurant by chance and I'm thankful we did. The ambience is wow. The food, AWESOME. We ordered butter chicken and Tawa roti. The service was fast. One thing that bothered me is the attitude of the waiter. He was super grumpy.
Still, will definitely go there again.
Visited this place with my family once late night. They were courteous enough to serve us after closing time. Good North Indian n Mughlai food. Though it was heavy but tasty.
This place serves the best butter chicken, no arguments.
One of our friends introduced us to the holy grail, we ordered chicken pakoda(4/5) which were juicy, soft and had bangs of flavour. The butter chicken(5/5) has a distinct flavour of butter, and is one of the creamiest I've had in a while. The Dal makhani (4/5) is rich and tangy, yet not laced a garam masala. The other exceptional offering is the Garlic Naan(10/5), the smear tons of garlic offer to bread, and do it in butter!!!!!
The ambience is nice and warm, perfect for families and friends.
A college batchmate introduced me to this restaurant back in 2007 and I have been fan since.
If you love dim ambience and fine North Indian meal, you'll love this establishment surely.
I have tried most of their dishes since my college days and my personal favourite is Butter Chicken which I always order whenever I visit CP.
the ambience is slightly old stylist, but all such things take a back seat when it comes to food. My favourite place when it comes for Indian food. Everything on their menu is my favourite be it malai kofta (so creamy, soft and filed with nuts), pindi channa (perfect balance of spices), miss roti, garlic naan; everything that was ate was perfect.
One highlight that I made an impression (also destroyed the experience of having the same dish at any other place) is peanut chaat. I am fond of replicating hotel dishes at home, but this is one thing that I can not dare to replicate.
Minar Restaurant is located in Connaught Place, Delhi. The restaurant celebrates the comfort food of North Indian and Mughlai, its richness and thick aroma that has stayed intact with the passing time. The various spices and rich gravy preparations provide an enlightening experience to all the diners.
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We ordered Dal makhni,chicken curry 🍗
Legendary chicken curry was freaking unbelievable,with crispiest butter naan and masala pyaar. 🤤🤤🤤👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Totally worth it. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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If you're simply craving for Mughlai fare,then this is a great place. 🙌🏻
The best Chicken Pakora I have had that has maintained that same taste since my childhood!❣️
One must try the Chicken Pakora here, and definitely they will feel the difference!
This restaurant has been popular since many years for its Butter Chicken and is surely a one time visit!
Ambience- 3.5/5
Service- 4/5
Food- 4.5/5
I have been to this place for more than 5 times already (only for lunch) and love their menu and food is delicious and fresh. Service is great and menu is totally affordable.
Definitely going back again.
This is the only place I go to whenever I am in Connaught place. I like the old world feel and the waiters are courteous and quick. My 2 favorite dishes here : the legendary Chicken Curry it's known for and the Keema Mutter. Not to forget the crispiest Naan and the Masala Pyaz with their secret Masala.
Must visit.
Old is gold. Minar is one place where we have been going since my grand fathers time. Ancient interiors, old staff, delicious food, after have more restro Pandora road, this is my 2nd most favorite butter chicken hotel.
CP is the place where business is generally good, but then if one maintains consistency then it is all the more merrier, same is the case with MINAR RESTAURANT, where they have maintained consistency, so have repeat clientele and going great guns.
Although when we entered the place, we found it too dark and felt like going out but then we had already planned to meet there, so decided to be there only.
Had some fantastic BURRA KEBAB, TANDOORI CHICKEN, PALAK GOSHT and BUTTER CHICKEN....relished.
Minar is one of the iconic Indian restaurant in CP with focus on food and its been consistent for decades so are able to maintain a dedicated client base.
Have been there for lunch day before and really relished the chicken tikka and mutton seekh kebabs. In mains we tried their hot selling butter chicken n mutton saagwala and enjoyed it with tandoori chapati and lachha paranthas. Both the gravies were delicious and very different from the regular sweetish and rich ones . Their portion size are quite large and is really value for money.
Food 4.5/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambiance 3/5
Location ....5/5 CP being heart of city.
It is a quite expensive but the Quality and Quantity is the best We go there once a month It is nice I love 💖 this place also the employees are nice
It was an unplanned lunch but it turned out to be one of my favourites.
Best Best Best butter chicken I have ever had. I even took my friends here and they went crazy for the butter chicken. I haven't tried anything else out here, but I guess, I will surely do it soon, and then will share another review about it.
All I can say is old is gold . Childhood memories revisited after eating from Minal . Thanks for maintaining d same taste and quality of food .
This has been my favourite place since childhood. The Dal Makhani and Chili Paneer is of stellar taste. Service could be improved upon.
The ambience is quite sorted for an evening meal. Music is also maintained on the soother side.
I really enjoyed this place. I had the Mutter Paneer and would have preferred it a little less oily, but it tasted fantastic. The naan was great and we also had the Dal Makhani which was very good. We picked a good time to go as it wasn't much crowded.. The prices are also very good compared to many other places in the area. Looking forward to returning!
Very cool, quaint, family style restaurant. Ordered the butter chicken with Naan. Food was great! Service was great. Will be going back for more!
I've been coming here since I've been born, it's my family's favourite restaurant. There's a lot of nostalgia attached to this place but I'll try to write an honest review keeping my sentiments aside. It's one of the best places to have a good, satisfying north Indian meal in C.P. Apart from the usual dal makhni and kadhai paneer which are beyond perfection, butter chicken and rarrah mutton are a must try. You'll find the service a bit slow if you're super hungry and can't resist temptation for long haha! The rates are at par with any good restaurant's, nor exactly pocket friendly but not over the hill.
P.S : While you wait eagerly for your order, binge on onions generously sprinkled with spices and vinegar, it'll make your wait worth it!
Without a doubt, One of the best options for North Indian cuisine in the area. The butter chicken was freaking unbelievable, and we loved the chicken pakora and Mutton Rogan Josh too! Will be back very soon!
Ambience: Good
Service: Good
Food: All the dishes are made in butter, so overall preparation and taste is good.
What to order: Masala Pepsi, breads, Dal makhnai,kadhai paneer, malai Kofta and soya chaap
Exorbitantly priced dishes with less quantity but good taste. A nice formal family restaraunt.
Happy eating!
Wow, I recently had the pleasure of dining at Delhi Pavilion and it was an absolute delight! The flavors in their dishes were incredible, bursting with authentic Indian spices. The service was top-notch too, with friendly staff who made sure we had a great experience. I highly recommend trying their biryanis, they were so flavorful and aromatic. And don't even get me started on their butter chicken – it was out of this world! The cozy ambiance added to the overall charm of the place. Delhi Pavilion is definitely a must-visit for any Indian food lover. Can't wait to go back!
Minar Restaurant is a hidden gem that beckons food enthusiasts on a remarkable culinary journey. The restaurant's charm lies not only in its diverse menu but in the thoughtful presentation of each dish. The fusion of flavors is a testament to the chef's expertise, and the seasonal ingredients add a touch of freshness to every plate. The staff's passion for hospitality is evident in their warm smiles and attentive service. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a casual diner, Minar Resale promises an unforgettable experience that lingers on your taste buds and in your memory.
If you are going to Connaught Place then definitely visit this restaurant once. This is a family restaurant, you will find the delicious food here very tasty. The non-veg food here is very tasty. Their prices are also very reasonable.
I read the review of Danai Spa before I made the booking. I did expect a 5 star service based on the review. I requested for a little birthday surprise (to be paid by myself) for mom but I didn't expect the team arranged a surprise with a decent birthday cake and refused to take my money.
The team not only providing basic customer services. They try their best to ensure the tourist who don't know the place well to have a pleasant trip like arranging a ride for us to a local durian stall.
So I recently went to Minar and I had a terrific experience. It was my anniversary and I decided to go there with my family and also called my friends. The place had a great vibe and I loved the food and it's presentation.
I recently visited this place for the first time. The ambiance exuded elegance with a touch of antiquity. They offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and as a vegetarian, I tried their veg dishes for dinner. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. You can definitely bring friends and family here for a wonderful time.
Very nice food and very good atmosphere.. Service is excellent.. I really like to b here again
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We were looking to have lunch in Delhi as it was a short stop, and thought of visiting this restaurant to try out their food.
We ordered veg and non-veg both. However, as a vegetarian, I am writing about my part of the order. The paneer makhani was a rich orange gravy tempered with traditional butter. The paneer cubes were big, juicy, and soft and had nicely soaked up the gravy flavor. The restaurant also ensured not to add any capsicum and garlic, which was great as it was according to the special instruction I had put in.
The masala papad was delicious. The papad was thin and crispy, with a generous garnishing of chopped tomatoes and onions topped off with some red chili powder. A perfect complement to the sabzi. Lastly, the butter naan. Soft and delectable. As its name suggests, it had a delicious stream of melted butter running across both pieces of the naan.
Coming to non-veg food, those who ate it too were quite satisfied with the taste and quantity. The restaurant in itself gives a rustic feeling, yet the ambiance is excellent. All in all, the food was delicious, and the quantity was worth the money. I would definitely recommend trying out the food here.
Visited this place few days back for the first time. It has the elegant ambience with the touch of ancient look. Yes they serve both veg and non veg. Being vegetarian i tried their veg items for the dinner. First we ordered veg seekh kebab and dahi kebab for the starters and for the main course we ordered, veg korma and malai kofta with khasta roti. And everything was so good and tasty. Yes they've two separate sittings, one on the ground floor and a small sitting above that. Overall it was a good experience. Yes you can come here to have a wonderful time with your friends and family.
Restaurant is very well decorated and staffs are very good. Most important part is I love the taste of every dish..
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The food is delicious and the ambiance is awesome to celebrate small functions also the staff is so courteous to serve you. highly recommended place for food.
The butter chicken is OUT of this world. The aroma, the taste, the texture - everything is just perfect. And in my 30+ years of visiting this restaurant - nothing has changed in terms of the taste. Love it and highly recommend it.
This restaurant is very good and The item are very delicious 😋 Please do visit and have a try! You won't regret ☺️
It is best restaurant and food very delicious. Good service
Sonam Barnwal roll no 3
+5
Best resto ever I like it so much the staff , management all great and most thing is that foods ita yummm I am again going this place I suggest u all guys to visit this place it's totally great thanks
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