under the jamun tree

a lovely open air restaurant under a jamuntreewith live kitchen. the food is delicious. though the menu does not have wide variety of dishes but the ones which are there are awesome. the price quotient is on a higher side. ambience and service is very good...!!

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 jamuntreehas a beautiful setting with tiki torches, lanterns setting up the mood. rustic wooden furniture on gravel laden outdoor area with a huge jamuntreein 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 could taste the 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.

under the jamuntreeas the name says best country side experience. thali 😍😋 little expensive but worth visiting .

an enchanting dimly lit evening !!
recently had a beautiful evening , my experience is as follows -

location and ambience -

the location of this place is just outstanding , incredible . it’s located in lush green area beyond sair sapata by surrounding water body of the lake with peace nowhere you can find in bhopal . ambience of under the jamuntreeis rustic, dimly lit by candles and lanterns hung from the trees . fresh breeze blowing just increases the experience manifold .effect of lighting is just surreal . 😍 you have to see it you believe it . ambience is all about lights and shadows .

food and drinks -

we ordered chaat , non veg platter and veg platter . non veg platter had fish tikka , bhatti da murg , chicken malai tikka and few others . was chicken tender ?? it was melt in the mouth !! such was it , and tasted equally well superb as expected from a star ⭐️ property . quantity was also great more or less it was okay for 4 people .

veg platter consisted of - paneer tikka , tandori pineapple, roasted broccoli 🥦 and dahi kebabs . again must say tasted amazing . they don’t have huge variety of drink but whatever they offer is great and was well made .

service -

mr.suvendu was alloted to our table and he put every effort in making birthday celebration a remarkable evening . the was staff was overall very well trained , well spoken , polite and took care of our needs well . service was on point . happy with the service .

overall a great visit . table booking isn’t really required. awesome place for dates , family dinner etc . i would definitely visit this place again with my family . i definitely recommend a visit to this posh , urban place . 👍🏻👍🏻

this place is not located in mp nagar. it is near van vihar.
if you want to spend quality of time with your loved ones or want a place which is close to nature then under the jamuntreeis your stop. it is a venture of jehan numa outlet so you can expect amazing service and food here .
this place is surrounded by different varieties oftreeand plant , they have opted for nature as the ornaments of the hotel.
ambience - 4.5/5
food - 4.5/5
service - 4.5/5

a mesmerizing experience! i felt i was transported into a paradise. the decoration was stunningly creative, the concept of under thetreewith a rustic décor and suspended lanterns was enchanting. the best restaurant eating experience in bhopal. the resort feeling of the hotel is simply amazing. i must have been to this place at least 10 times over the last few years.

the menu is extensive, replete with numerous varieties. furthermore, the food added up to the grandeur of this place. the place had an indian touch of stalls for serving the starters. i went for tomato and basil soup, delhi chaat, paneer tikka, and roasted broccoli. for the main course, i tried paneer, kofta, and dhabe ki dal, which were all lip smacking. 

the staff is hospitable. i just wish that their staff is much more accommodating in our requests than they are - esp when you are one of the priciest restaurants in the town and we are a regular customer.

a sumptuous brunch at jehenuma retreat on sunday is definitely a yayyy! the place is beautifully done under thetreeliterally decorated with lanterns (sure to make it a lovely evening spot). the place has an indian touch of stalls for serving the starters like chaat, kebabs, kathi rolls, pizza, pasta etc. the grills are placed right behind and visible. all starters are served on table and are ensured to reach in time. i had tried almost everything.. bhel, papdi chaat, special request dahi puri, pani puri, chicken egg roll which i personally found best for the day, black pepper white sauce pasta, nv pizza, grilled chicken kebab, fish fingers, mutton kebab (not v great), paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab, veg seekh kebab apart from blue ocean / ice tea as welcome drink which i replaced with lemonade ! i didn't touch salads that day!
after this much i strictly wasnt in a mode to eat main course! i had a small portion of green thai curry and steamed rice which was v nicely made. their mutton biryani had been done in dum style. i was loaded with food by then. but i'm sure it was a good deal. the other main course spread included taar gosht, chicken korma, veg korma, aloo katli, paneer masala and breads.
desserts have been a good spread. the serving for the day being avocado flavor vanilla nitrogen ice-cream apart from the bakery desserts - cup cakes, pastries, coffee chocolate mousse, chocolate truffle, blueberry mousse, caramel custard, indian desserts - gajar halwa which was a real delight n rawa payesh served in earthen bowl. the custard was served with angoor gulabjamun which came out real well. i wish i had more space to try all of them !
the live band with vivek singh had been a delight to ears. he added a good cheer to the whole ambience.
all in all the place is a must visit !

if you are looking for a calm and peaceful place along with good food then under the jamuntreeshould be your place of choice.
the ambience is rustic and fresh. the greenery around fills in the positive vibes. i have been to this place for both lunch and dinner and it has been a serene experience both the time.
coming to food- they serve you exotic delicious food you would want to relish upon.
for vegetarians dahi k shami should be a must try for starters. the soups are amazing and served in a beautiful cutlery.
for non vegetarians patra in mach is a must try. the marinated fish is steam cooked in banana leaves with subtle spices infused in it is the best you can kind in bhopal.
ambience 5/5
food 4.5/5
service 5/5
in all it is an amazing experience in bhopal to dine at this restaurant.

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 jamuntreeat 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 on taste and 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 the taste buds.

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.