Padmini (The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace)

You’ll find Padmini inside The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace. We are located right in the Udaipur HO area, looking out toward Fateh Sagar Lake. It’s a very old building with thick walls and high ceilings, so the atmosphere is naturally quiet compared to the main city roads. Because we are part of the palace hotel, people expect a certain look, but we try to keep things grounded. It’s mostly guests staying at the hotel who come in for meals, though we get some local visitors who are out near the lake for the evening. The view of the water is probably the main thing people notice when they sit down. We don’t have loud music playing because it doesn't fit the space. The staff wears uniforms and we try to keep everything tidy. It’s a bit of a walk from the main gate up to where we are, but most people don't mind the stroll through the grounds. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. The kitchen is always doing something. It’s a different pace here than the busy markets in Udaipur. Things move a bit slower, which is nice if you want to sit for a while. We’ve been operating out of this location for quite a long time now. It’s just part of the history of the place, really.