under the jamun tree

you want to visit a resort which has a jungle resort feel within the city limits.....this is your spot. a quaint resort located right next to van vihar national park and across the upper lake is set up with cottages and open air restaurant.

under the jamun tree has a beautiful setting with tiki torches, lanterns setting up the mood. rustic wooden furniture on gravel laden outdoor area with a huge jamun tree in the middle (hence the name of the restaurant). the main kitchen is hidden behind the huge bushes but the tandoor area and grill section is set up in the open, on clay finished village style counters.

the service is outstanding. staff is very courteaous and they make sure that you leave the place happy.

watermelon juice and the cucumber cooler was not good though. juice seemed as if it was not made with fresh watermelon....where as the cooler lacked ice, flavour and body.

the maincourse was very well flavoured and served with love. hare mirch ka keema was amazing. the flavours of green chilli was just apt. you couldtastethe real green chillies but the hotness was just enough that enhanced the the flavours of the well cooked mutton keema. bhopali murgh rizala on the other hand was very subtly flavoured and garnished beautifully with boiled egg. accompanied with roomali roti and bakhakani (especially made on our request) the meal was perfect.

no good meal is complete without a good dessert to end it. so we decided on calling the dessert to our room. our choice was chocolate ganache. to me it was a disappointment. the ganache was more like a mousse with an overdose of mint which made it bitter. and at a price point of 400++ for a shot glass of mint mousse it was not a good preperatio at all.

if you can afford then a must visit place. broccoli spinach soup was too good. caesar salad ingredients were all there but somewhere thetastewas missing but not that bad. biryani was light and you will not feel heavy and too spicy so overall a good pick and taste. portion size for everything is good. just the prices are too high. you should take out some time to roam on the property. well architected with natural green surroundings.

well, such a big name, but not worth the hype if you are really interested in eating good food.

the decor, the ambience everything is perfect. you need to do advance booking as there are very limited tables. we started by ordering tamatar dhaniya shorba. it was nice, hot and spicy but thicker than a usual shorba. basically it was a soup!

then for appetizers, we tried their paneer achari tikka and dahi ke shami. paneer was not cooked well and marination and spices were very less. dahi ke shami is on the sweeter side. we alos tried their veg biryani which was really good, bothtastena quantity wise. also along with these we had naan, missi roti, dal makhani and aloo dum kashmiri. all were average.

i have visited so many restaurants, local as well as 5 stars. but this one surely disappointed. not worth the hype. even thier cutlerys were smelling. hope they work on their food!

i am giving 3 stars only for the ambience! for food, it will be only 2 stars!

1. went there for the breakfast buffet which is available for 3 hours from 7:30 to 10:30.
2. the variety of both beverages and dishes available is simply amazing.
3. i had scrambled eggs, poached egg on potatoes, veg cutlets, chicken sausages, sauteed mushroom and corn, cheese crackers, two kinds of cheese to go with it, pan cakes and cold coffee.
4. everything i had was top notch, be it the quality or thetasteor the presentation. 
5. staff members are very efficient, consistently asking for orders and replacing plates.
6. ambiance is excellent, especially for a cold winter morning. you can sit under the warm sun and eat a hearty breakfast here.
7. pricing is very reasonable. they charge merely 500 rupees plus taxes for the breakfast buffet. they further offer a 20% discount on this for college students.

we frequent this place. the place is beautiful and the staff is very courteous. the food isn’t great. giving it a star because we found a nail in our food. we showed it to the server and were told that it must have fallen in the tandoor. also thetasteof the vegetarian food has deteriorated a lot. if you are coming for the ambiance you would like the place. if you want good food, go somewhere else.

it was good. 😄 loved the ambience andtasteof the food. ❤❤ but yes carry alot of cash with you. if you reduce the prices a bit.. it would be one of the best fine dining places in bhopal. 😊

a perfect place to spend your sunday. the ambiance, the live music, the food...everything was on point. the brunch buffet costed around rs1100 ( without taxes) and it was worth it. we started with the chaats. there were quite a lot of options available like aloo tikki, papdi chaat, palak pakoda, gol guppe etc. the starters were limited but delicious. the main course was quite good with varieties of curries and dals. the best part was the desertsss. we had kheer, beetroot halwa and mousse. never thought beetroot halwa wouldtasteso amazing

as the weekend slips through, commencing a new week with a lazy sunday morning, you might happen to skip breakfast. to chase down those mid morning hunger pangs, a perfect sunday brunch is what will set the right mood for the day. so if you have no plans for your sunday afternoons head to under the jamun tree at jehan numa retreat for an elaborate sunday brunch.

with a refreshing view over lush green lawns, jehan numa retreat is the place to start the perfect sunday with a delectable and exquisite brunch. guests have a plethora of choices, including live grills, unlimited drinks and a lavish buffet spread.

sunday brunches at jehan numa retreat is a destination in itself. bathed in the winter sun, under the jamun tree's alfresco dinning is bhopal’s best destination for a pleasant and relaxing sunday afternoon while sipping your favourite drink with not a worry in the world and nowhere to rush to.

as soon as i entered the restaurant i was welcomed with drinks and street food live station standing right at the entrance. typical indian chat theela serving mind boggling chats such as dahi puri, pani puri shots, chole tikki, papdi chat etc. while the other live stations had international cuisine such as burritos and omelette with romesko sauce.

salads: the salads and cold cuts are my favourite way to start on a buffet and jehan numa retreat does not disappoint in both. i started with cesar salad, a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, and black pepper. some other salads worth trying are spring pea, pepper & goat cheese and sprouts salad.

drinks: what is a brunch without some good drinks? often the onset of making a brunch a success lies equally on the shoulders of the bartender as it does on the chef.

the bar tender presented its signature drink named retreat lime cooler and blue lagoon. the retreat lime cooler was made with cranberry juice fresh lime and soda. the real essence was the mix of flavours that came out really well. blue lagoon, was made with blue syrup, crushed ice and limca. if you wish to consume alcohol, you can try the varieties of mojitos, martini's or can go in for single malts or beer.

the mediterranean spread included some really good pita bread and all of the classic dips of tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, hummus.

starters: my favourite part of the brunch is starters. a few things you can look forward to are:

green peas veloute shots, cheese olive pineapple stick, acchari paneer tikka & tandoori sabzi:

the kebabs are cooked using high temperatures in the tandoor which is a traditional clay pot heated with coal fire. the flavours which emerge are a delicious combination of smoky yet subtle while the textures are rich, soft and succulent. good ontasteand made to perfection.

main course:

palak paneer ke kofte: fried spinach dumpling balls cooked in thick tomato gravy. cottage cheese balls surrounded by spinach roundels gives a very eye pleasing look to a dish. a must try for vegetarians.

rajasthani gatta curry: rajasthan cooking in general has its own unique flavour where the simplest and the most basic of ingredients go into the preparation of delicious dishes. the bold spices & flavours are enough to take you back to rajasthan.

alloo gobi adraki: a ginger flavoured vegetable recipe, alloo gobi adraki has the just right flavour of ginger embedded in the cauliflowers and potatoes.

baigan methi: sometimes it is magical how even simple ingredients can be transformed into splendid delicacies by using the right combinations and methods. in the baingan methi ki subzi, the humble brinjal combines with methi and indian spices makes it a scrumptious dry subzi.

dal panchrattan: a delightful combination of five dals, simmered with aromatic spices. the dal panchrattan gets the right amount of tanginess from curd and tomatoes, which complements the spiciness very well.

masala pulav: the rice was cooked on low flame and therefore the aroma & strong flavours along with spices did the magic.

dessert:

no better way to end the feast with exquisite and alluring desserts, which were handcrafted to perfection.

mini cup cakes: these cute looking chocolate & vanilla cupcakes had butter cream frosting and were served in earthenware bowls .

coffee mousse: served in a cutting chai glass!! chocolate mousse is for those who like the sweet and indulgent smell of cocoa, while this mousse is for those who love the rich, invigorating aroma of coffee. this was one dreamy dessert. the rich aromatic flavours of coffee is an absolute hit for thetastebuds.

tough i was a little disheartened with the variety of bakery items. but, chef mentioned that with time they're going to include many more desserts.

paan & gulkand phirni: this dessert is a twist to the traditional phirni. it is gulkand flavoured infused with pan patta's (betel leaf) fresh smell. wonderful light dessert that won't let you feel bloated!

some other desserts worth trying are: malpua with rabri and moongdal halwa.

few things i would like to see at this brunch: more variety of cuisines. :)

happy hogging!

pricing: the brunch is priced at inr - 1,099 (non alcoholic) & inr - 1,399 (alcoholic) . (unlimited food & beverages)

timings: 1 pm to 5 pm every sunday.