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The Wazwan — Kashmir's royal feast
Wazwan Way · The Royal Feast

The Wazwan.

Thirty-six courses, one copper trami — the feast Kashmir is named for.

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Visitor Guide

How to Experience
Wazwan

Everything you should know before you sit at the trami.

SIX THINGS TO KNOW
01

Book in Advance

A full Wazwan is often prepared overnight, so call ahead if you want the ceremonial feast experience rather than a standard menu order.

+ Why it matters
Most kitchens need a headcount, not a card number — booking is really about giving the kitchen lead time.
02

Come Hungry, Come Many

Wazwan is best enjoyed in a group. The shared trami experience makes the meal feel cultural, social, and complete.

+ Why it matters
Four to a trami is traditional — fewer guests means more courses go untouched.
03

Start with the Classics

If you are new to Kashmiri food, begin with Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, Rista, and Tabak Maaz before branching into rarer specialties.

+ Why it matters
These four give you the full range of Wazwan's textures before anything more adventurous.
04

Respect the Finale

Dishes like Gushtaba are traditionally served at the end of a Wazwan, so knowing the order makes the experience far more immersive.

+ Why it matters
Save room — Gushtaba closing the feast is, quite literally, the whole point.
05

Ask About Authenticity

Some restaurants are polished for tourists, while others preserve older cooking styles. Use the authenticity notes in the app.

+ Why it matters
A place proud of its history will usually tell you, unprompted — it's worth asking if it doesn't.
06

Pair Food with the Place

A Dal Lake setting, an old city dining hall, and a heritage restaurant each create a very different mood around the same dish.

+ Why it matters
Same recipe, different room — the setting changes what the dish means.
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