Tucked into the opulent folds of the Anantara Jewel Bagh in Jaipur lies Sheesh Mahal, a restaurant that feels more like stepping into a living, breathing postcard from Rajasthan’s royal past. Picture intricate mirrored walls catching every flicker of candlelight, transforming the dining space into a glimmering, almost celestial realm.
It’s the kind of place where you half expect your plate to arrive under a silver dome with a flourish. Luckily, Executive Chef Sunil Jajoria knows better, letting the food do the talking – and oh, what a conversation it is.
The menu is a love letter to Rajasthan’s culinary heritage, but with just enough modern flair to keep you guessing. Take the Mewati Silbatta Paneer, soft as a cloud and hand-ground on a traditional stone slab, it tastes like history but feels refreshingly new. Or the Mathania Murgh Tacos, where smoky Shekhawati chicken smoulders in fenugreek-spiced tortillas. Fusion? Yes. Forced? Absolutely not.
And then there’s the Sangri Thapki, a dish so earthy and complex it could rival a Mughal court intrigue. Even the drinks pull their weight: the Jewel of Jaipur whispers smoky elegance, while the India in Pink City Punch pops with guava-soaked mischief. And dessert? Try the silky Kushalgadh Ka Khas Anjeer Kalakand and tell me you are not swooning. At Sheesh Mahal, it’s more than food – it’s an invitation to revel in Rajasthan’s past while savouring its future.
