5 of The Most Expensive Dishes Served in India

Virginia Woolf once said, "One cannot think well, love well, and sleep well, if one has not dined well." And, could we agree more? For those of us—'us' referring to the ones with a refined palate—who appreciate the nuances in food, you have come to the right place. We have curated a list of exorbitantly priced (and hopefully delectable) dishes served across the country that every foodophile would relish. 

 

Pizza, Qube at The Leela Palace, New Delhi

 

Featuring globally sourced ingredients, the High Life pizza at the Qube at the Leela Palace is topped with lobster, an ounce of caviar, thyme-scented mascarpone, Grey Goose Vodka chaser, and truffle oil. (YUM) Also, Rs. 10,000. 

 

Butter Chicken, Anaarkali, Hydrebad

 

This Indian curry is a perfect blend between spiced tomato and butter and cream sauce. A North-Indian favourite, would you be willing to pay Rs. 6,000 for it? The home-delivered butter chicken is incredibly popular across the city and was started by software professionals Iran Bharat Saxena and Padma Prasad. The service accepts up to 10 orders per day and prepares the dish using Evian natural springwater, Fillipo Berrio olive oil, and a pack of Lurpak unsalted butter. The preparation is then topped with black olives, coriander, and specks of edible gold and silver. 

 

Peking Duck, Chi Ni at The Roseate, New Delhi 

 

The Chinese restaurant located at The Roseate Hotel in New Delhi serves a best-seller Peking duck dish for an amount of Rs. 5,200. Featuring an open kitchen, bar seating, and an alfresco area, the plush restaurant is famously known for its lavish dining and ambience. 

 

Grilled Pork Chop, Yuuka at The St.Regis, Mumbai

 

The Japanese restaurant at The St. Regis, Mumbai is run by renowned Chef Ting Yen. The fine-dining restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the city skyline, as it is situated on the 37th floor of the 5-star property. Serving a range of scrumptious Asian-inspired dishes, the grilled pork chop happens to be a must-have, priced at Rs. 2,250.

 

Angus T-bone Steak, Le Cirque at The Leela Palace, New Delhi

 

Le Cirque at The Leela Palace is led by Italian restaurateur Sirio Maccioni. And, one of his signature dishes—the Bistecca ‘Alla Fiorentina’ aka grilled Angus T-bone steak—served with creamed spinach, potatoes, and black pepper is sold at a whopping Rs. 8,500!