We Indians are very fond of food and drink and like to taste the different flavors of every part of the country. For this, people want to go to different restaurants every weekend and taste the food there. Each restaurant is known for its taste. But some restaurants are known for their history as well as their taste. Many such restaurants in our country have been running since before independence. Today in this episode, the restaurants we are going to tell you about were established years before independent India. Come, let us tell you about these special restaurants…
The Glenary Restaurant, Darjeeling
Nestled in the beautiful valleys of Darjeeling, this Glenary restaurant is more than a hundred years old. The attractive walls made in this oldest restaurant and the interior here still attract people to it. If you did not order sweets after coming here, then it could be your mistake. The apple pie made here is known for its taste in the whole of Darjeeling. Not only this, but the snacks here are also very tasty.
Tunde Kababi, Lucknow
Tunde Kebab Shop in Lucknow has been famous for its delicious Galouti Kebabs, Kormas, and Biryani for years. The kebabs here are so soft that they melt in the mouth. The secret of the delicious food here is that the women here prepare spices separately at home for cooking. It is said that this shop was started in 1905 by Haji Murad Ali. You will find Tunde Kebab shop in the streets of the old area of Lucknow. This shop is so famous that people come from far and wide to taste it here. Whenever you go to Lucknow, do not forget to eat at this shop.
Karim, Delhi
If you want to taste tasty Mughal food, then visit Karim's once. Not only Delhiites but people from every city also come here to enjoy non-veg food. The restaurant was established in 1913 in Jama Masjid. The Mughlai food served here wins the hearts of the people.
Flury, Kolkata
The oldest restaurant Flurry is also one of the most famous coffee shops in India. This beautiful place in Kolkata's Park Street was built in 1927 by a Swiss couple. One of the most popular coffee shops in Calcutta, people come here not only from Kolkata but from all over the country. This place is known for its sweet and savory bakery items. It is also said that Satyajit Ray was so fond of the breakfast here that his credit account used to run there.
Leopold Cafe, Mumbai
This cafe is one of the oldest restaurants in Mumbai, it was built in 1871. There is a crowd of both Mumbaikars and tourists here. You can also find Chinese food, Italian dishes, and Indian food on the menu here. If you are going here, then definitely try the hot chocolate, pizza, tea, sandwich, and soy wine chicken here. The more this cafe is old, the more expensive it is, but still, you must try the dish here.
Indian Coffee House, Delhi
The Indian Coffee House popularly known as ICH was established in the year 1957 at Connaught Palace in Delhi. It is one of the famous places to eat in Delhi. The place is very cheap and the decor is very simple. It is a favorite place of Delhiites where people come here to enjoy a cup of piping hot coffee. You will get everything here at an affordable price.
Allen's Kitchen, Kolkata
Kolkata's Allen Rasoi is also that restaurant before independence, which is still sitting in the hearts of people. This place is more than 130 years old and now its chain has started running all over India. Presently the fourth generation is running this restaurant. Allen's Kitchen is known for its fried snacks.
