The Taj Mahal, one of the modern wonders of the world was built by Indian Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Built with purest of rare white Makrana (Rajasthan) marbles inlaid with precious jewels, this masterpiece of architectural beauty was completed in 1650. For centuries, the ‘Taj Mahal ’ has inspired painters, poets and musicians. They have endeavored to capture its elusive magic in color, word & songs.

This ultimate memorial to love was built by a Mughal Emperor on land gifted by an Indian Hindu King. Most skilled artisans from India, Persia, Iraq and Turkey and more than 20,000 workers labored for 17 years to build this marvel. The Taj Mahal symbolizes India’s diversity as much as when it was built as it is to this present day; a multi cultural, multi racial & multi linguistic country with a history dating back to over 5000 years.

Indian Cuisine has evolved over centuries of integration with many cultures that came to India as conquerors, marauders, traders, migrants and rulers. Awadhi Cuisine from which we have developed much of our Menu was the Cuisine of the Mughal dynasty who built Taj Mahal.

We have brought the Cuisine of the Taj to the Tribeca area of this metropolis of great diversity, art & culture. We shall endeavor to do justice to both names Taj & Tribeca by serving the most authentic Awadhi cuisine to the discerning residents & guests of Tribeca. Welcome to Taj Tribeca!

Our Cuisine could be classified as ‘Awadhi’ (from Awadh) or the ‘Cuisine of the Kings’. The province of ‘Awadh’ was a region in North Central India currently known as Lucknow & few adjoining areas in Uttar Pradesh. This Indian cuisine is greatly influenced by Persian, Mughals & other conquerors who ruled this part of India from time to time. Each recipe was the secret of a Palace and that of a ‘Bawarchi’ (Revered Master Chef). Lavish use of rare spices, rich ingredients, Ghee (clarified butter) marination & seasoning which might take more than 24 hrs to prepare a dish topped with a garnish of edible Gold & Silver made this a Royal cuisine. The high cost & rich ingredients made this cuisine beyond the reach of common person.

Until recently, this great cuisine was the preserve of the palaces. Declaration of independence & the abolition of the Kingdoms changed many of the customs & brought in a new landed aristocracy who managed to still keep the exquisite Awadhi cuisine a guarded secret. Around 60’s, the aristocracy was abolished and many of the highly trained Chefs moved out to explore new opportunities with secret recipes.

This ‘Cuisine of the Palaces’ has slowly evolved to its present glory, much thanks to a great 5 star hotel chain of India, ‘Welcomgroup’ which partnered with Sheraton chain to revive this unique cuisine during 70s. Rest is history of the Indian cuisine.

Our team of Chefs has created an excellent menu embellished with fine herbs & spices. They have also incorporated many popular regional dishes to the menu.

We have modified the cooking time & the method to suit the modern kitchen without compromising on quality, taste and the flavor. We have certainly done away with the clarified butter & the cream. This is not a fusion cuisine, but a modified cuisine derived from that rich cuisine of the Palaces, ‘Awadhi Cuisine’.

Welcome to a unique experience of India through the incredible cuisine of Taj Tribeca presented by our master chefs.