Machan

Unclaimed

Heard all the hype about the place then decided to take my family there for a dinner. Had to wait a little for the table without the reservation. The restaurant is small and crowded most of the times. The interior is okay. The food was good, wouldn't say great, liked the food better at Capital Kitchen, Taj Palace. However, I would say, I didn't expect this type of service in an expensive restaurant like this. The service was bad, had to even ask to refill the water every time, maybe because of the crowd, no one was paying much attention. No a great experience as per the price tag that it comes with.

Machan has been one of my favorite destinations from the yesteryears. It was after a while that I got to go to this restaurant in Taj Mahal, Man Singh. The ambience of this place was great, as always. Staff was courteous, not a surprise at a Taj property. It was Sunday and we were told that we have to go by the set menu. The menu is elaborate, and lot of offerings. You really need to be prepared for a big meal, and to spend a lot of time. However I was disappointed today, and probably for the first time at a Taj restaurant, as the kitchen and wait staff faltered on maintaining the continuum between the courses. It was all good till the appetizers, but then the things started slipping through the cracks! Everything after that came in so delayed, and we just lost the charm of the lunch. Still sure that it was possibly an exception. I will surely go one more time to see if that’s true. Still giving 5-star, as benefit of doubt.

We were a group of 15 and a little skeptical on choosing this restaurant based mixed reviews about food and service but went ahead anyway. Food is good but service was phenomenal. Especially Anushka really made sure to promptly work on our orders and needs. So be assured if service or food are your parameters, they have been taken care of and are great quality now. Ambience is great too.

We were a group of people and, like many others, had some hesitation about choosing this restaurant because of the mixed reviews regarding the food and service. However, we decided to give it a chance—and it turned out to be a great decision. The food was quite good and met our expectations, but what truly impressed us was the exceptional service. Anushka, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. She was prompt, attentive, and made sure all our needs were taken care of without us having to ask twice. The overall ambience was warm and inviting, making it a comfortable space for a large group like ours. If you’re unsure about visiting, rest assured—both the food and service have definitely been elevated and are worth experiencing now. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐