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Varq, The Taj Mahal Hotel Number One, Mansingh Road, New Delhi - 110011

Varq - The Modern Indian Gourmet Dining restaurant

A mélange of grandeur, style and panache - The Taj Mahal Hotel brings to Delhi all this and much more! After the success of recently launched Wasabi by Morimoto, the hotel is now home to Delhi's finest Indian restaurant- 'VARQ'. The capital's newest Indian restaurant offers a modern Indian gourmet dining experience offering authenticity of taste and artistic presentation created by Chef Hemant Oberoi.

Varq is symbolic of preciousness, luxury and elegance which are reflected amply in the cuisine and the décor of the restaurant. It serves up stylishly crafted culinary fare in a sophisticated setting. Visually spectacular in every way, this 74 seater elegant Indian restaurant, including a private dining room for 14, is located at the lower lobby level overlooking the hotel's beautifully manicured gardens.


Participating in: Chef's Table Week Delhi (September 12-18, 2011) and Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 7.00pm & 9.45pm

Address: 1, Mansingh Road, New Delhi - 110011

Telephone: 011 2302 6162

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- Children below 8 years will not be permitted.

- Food cannot be taken away from the restaurant due to health and sanitation guidelines

- There are no Jain options available

Website : http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/City-Hotels/The-Taj-Mahal-Hotel-New-Delhi/Fine-Dining/Varq-Restaurant.html


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Indian Accent, The Manor Friends Colony (West), New Delhi - 110065

Indian Accent at The Manor, New Delhi serves Indian food for the twenty first century with a unique marriage of global ingredients and techniques with the flavours and traditions of India. Indian Accent has opted for that rare interior in today’s times – a comfortable, no nonsense dining room. Overlooking the cool verandah and the lush lawn, the restaurant has a private dining room and a bar with a stunning onyx counter. Two gigantic silver diya trees of life also provide an Indian Accent to the otherwise contemporary décor. With marigold and frangipani flowers as omnipresent leitmotifs, the restaurant welcomes you on a unique culinary journey.

The restaurant’s path-breaking contemporary Indian menu has been designed by Chef Manish Mehrotra, Old World Hospitality’s Executive Chef – Pan Asian Cuisine. Manish heads the kitchens of Oriental Octopus (New Delhi & Noida) and Tamarai (London). Manish’s creativity is showcased by the unique amalgamation of the freshest local produce combining home style nostalgic tastes with unusual ingredients from across the world. The result is a menu that excites the adventurous yet satisfies traditional palates.

U.K’s celebrated wine consultant, Charles Metcalfe has developed a wine list to complement this cuisine. Charles believes that many of the best wine pairings with Indian food are found with white wines, often from New World wine countries. Chef’s tasting menu (12 dishes) paired with wines are the pièce de résistance of Indian Accent and offer incredible value for money. You can enjoy a lazy breakfast or brunch, lunch, high tea, dinner and late night coffee and desserts at Indian Accent.


Participating in: Chef's Table Week Delhi (September 12-18, 2011) and Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 1.00pm, 7.30pm & 9.30pm

Address: 77 Friends Colony (West), New Delhi 110065

Telephone: 011 4232 5151

Dress Code: Formal / Smart Casual

For more information, please visit the Indian Accent Website.


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The Aman, Aman New Delhi Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003

On the edge of New Delhi, just south of the Delhi Golf Course and adjacent to the medieval Nizamuddin complex, Aman New Delhi is a contemporary oasis of sophisticated calm providing extensive recreation, meeting and leisure facilities. Nestled in Aman New Delhi is The Aman Restaurant

 
The Aman Restaurant features an elegant, long, mirrored room with a high vaulted ceiling. The furniture is made from polished timber and white marble, and upholstered in leather and muted linens. Bright and vibrant throw cushions entice the elegance with playfulness.

The Aman Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as afternoon tea. The cuisine includes a selection of Indian, Thai and European dishes. Guests may also enjoy the selection of authentic tapas, at the central tapas counter or any other part of the restaurant.

Adjacent to the restaurant is the leather-paneled Bar, an ideal meeting place for residents of Delhi, offering classic cocktails and an extensive wine list.


Restaurant Week Delhi (19th ~ 25th Septemebr 2011)

Timings: 12.00pm, 1.45pm, 7.30pm & 9.30pm

Address: No 1, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003

Telephone: 011 4363 3333Direct: 011-43633458

e-mail: amannewdelhi.acm@amanresorts.com

For more information, please visit the Aman New Delhi Website.

 

 

 


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Smoke House Grill Greater Kailash II, New Delhi - 110048

Smoke House Grill features a contemporary European menu using innovative cooking styles and the freshest of ingredients with an accent of smoked food and drink. The twin level bar & restaurant has two distinct spaces, each with its unique ambience. The simple yet stunning interiors of the restaurant area complement the food service to perfection, while the bar is an elegant buzzing space making it the perfect location for a drink with friends or people watching while sipping award winning cocktails. 
 


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Timings: 8.00pm & 10.00 pm

Address: North Wing, VIPPS Centre, Plot No. 2, LSC Masjid Moth, GK-II, New Delhi - 110048

Telephone: 011 4143 5530

For more information, please visit the Smoke House Grill Website.


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Ai Saket , Delhi

ai, from the promoters of Olive is a fascinating blend of old world culture and new age art, of drama and passion; of intrigue, luxury and style. In its one year of existence ai has captured the imagination of the capital with its scintillating ambience and cuisine.

At heart ai is an experience.

Paying tribute to the culinary traditions of Japan, inspired by the world and perfected in Delhi, ai offers contemporary Japanese cuisine.

Widely recognised as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the city by leading food critics, AI is also the winner of the Times Good Food Guide 2009 award. Its core is the restaurant with its live sushi and Teppanyaki counters and al fresco areas.  This is entwined with a sophisticated jazz lounge showcasing performers from around the world.   While, the buzz in the ai experience, comes from the fabulous terrace bar, where you are introduced to the world of Japanese cuisine.

In the end ai is an ode to love, the most important thing in the world.  

ai’schefs create a dining experience that celebrates traditional Japanese culture with classic dishes, an expanded sushi menu and main dishes with a modern approach. ai does away with the constraints of sticking to a set menu, allowing diners to explore an endless realm of dishes from the sushi bar or robata grill, as well as a selection of other small dishes and salads.  Bringing in the culture in all its essence, the spirit of Japan permeates through varieties of Sake, Shochu and other exotic drinks with authentic ingredients, liquor and the art of mixology. To complete the experience, enjoy a light and fresh selection of green teas, sorbets or indulge yourself with chocolate based dessert offerings.

ai’schefs have composed the menu to create an exciting symphony of authentic flavors that are creatively juxtaposed. Each dish becomes a story in art, aesthetics and taste. ai’s experience unfolds in many layers creating a canvas that is multi-dimensional.

The well appointed team of chefs at ai, has been at the forefront of various food promotions that have been innovative, surprising and stirred up great concepts such as the “bento box”, an everyday lunch in a box concept. The team has also been active in introducing new menus like “Hanami - Spring Menu”,or “Kid’s menu”, and the “Table Brunch” for every Sunday afternoon. The latest in the offering is the “Kobachi Menu” which essentially comprises of small, bowl size dishes that are fast to prepare. The aim is to give to the consumer a taste of the flavours of ancient Japan, while giving them a chance to try something new to intrigue the palate. The comprehensive menu offers Izakaya or the Japanese tapas, helping guests to sample and taste a bit of everything. 

Awards:

Best Japanese 2009 Hindustan Times People's Choice Award

The Love Hotel at aiwas the winner of the Best Night Out Destination -Hindustan Times People's choice awards2009 

Best Japanese restaurant - Hindustan Times People's choice awards2010.

The Love Hotel at aias nominated as one of the Best Night Out Destinations for the Hindustan Times People’s Choice Awards2010.

The Times of India Food Awards2010 Best Japanese restaurant. 

Chef Vikram Khatri won the ‘Chef of the Year’ award at the 7th International Chef Award’s 2010.

The Times of India Food Awards2011 Best Japanese.

ai has just been awarded the ‘Pride of Restaurants (Japanese Food) Award’ at the 4thGoldenStarAwards,2011.


Participating in: Chef's Table Week Delhi (September 12-18, 2011) and Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 1.00pm & 8.30pm

Address: MGF Metropolitan Mall, Second Floor, District Centre, Saket, Delhi

Telephone: 011 4065 4567

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- Flip Flops, shorts or sleeveless attire not permitted for men for dinner

Website: http://www.airestaurants.com/


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Circa 1193 Mehrauli, Delhi

Circa 1193 - Serving Contemporary Asian Cuisine 

The cuisine at Circa 1193 is bound by various Asian food traditions, while not fitting into any one region in particular and fused with elements from the global culinary arena.  The menu bears witness of the rich epicurean Asian roots - originating from Imperial Japan and now encompassing the wide gamut of cookery styles, from modern China to the Korean Peninsula – an ample showcase of flavours from East, South and Central Asia.

Circa 1193 has three distinct seating areas for diners to choose from. The outdoor deck surrounded by lush green gardens, a terrace with an unmatchable view overlooking the Qutab Minar and two floors of indoor seating for fine dining boasting earthy, rustic tones and elegant furnishing to create the perfect ambience. We look forward to walking you through the Circa 1193 experience again and again...


Participating in: Chef's Table Week Delhi (September 12-18, 2011) and Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 1.30pm, 7.30pm & 9.30pm

Address: 1580/1, Kalkadas Marg, Mehrauli, Delhi

Telephone: 011 2664 4329 / 2664 4330 / 2664 4331 / 2664 4332

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- Flip Flops, shorts or sleeveless attire not permitted for men for dinner

Website: http://www.circa1193.com/


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Zanotta, The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon Gurgaon

The sixth floor Italian restaurant Zanotta continues the tradition of winning "The Times of India" for Best Italian in the region for both 2010 and 2011. Spectacular views, genuinely authentic Italian ingredients, flavours and preparation methods conspire again to produce some of the best Italian food in India. This beautifully presented restaurant has also been blessed with the energy of an open display kitchen and boasts two private dining rooms surrounded by a remarkably well presented see-through wine cellar.

The sparkle synonymous with The Leela Gurgaon's restaurants and bars has been further enhanced at Zanotta with the recent introduction of a new "Chef's Bench" experience. Here, on most Friday evenings, four serious foodies experience the sole attention of an impeccably qualified Chef who custom prepares and presents a 36 course menu with carefully selected accompanying wines from both the new and the old world.

Again intimate corners, private dining spaces, wonderful food, impeccable service and grandiose views ensure an unforgettable evening.


Participating in: Chef's Table Week Delhi (September 12-18, 2011) and Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 8.30pm & 10.00pm

Address: Ambience Island, National Highway 8, Gurgaon - 122 002

Telephone: 0124 477 1234

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- Flip Flops, shorts or sleeveless attire not permitted for men for dinner

Website: https://www.theleela.com/hotel-gurgaon-zanota.html


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Diya, The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon Gurgaon

Diya is a perfect example of fine dinning with art .The special ambience comfortably engulfs the diner, immersing them into a lusciously rich experience surrounded by white marble pillars and fountain.

Traditional Indian themes are seamlessly married with bespoke furnishings, mixing timber, creamy leather and marble textures to create a contemporary and classic ambiance. The materials and finishes palette is truly rich and sumptuous, and accentuated by controlled lighting

Our Master Chef has taken Indian food to a different dimension with new techniques, innovative presentations and usage of organic produce and spices. He has reinvented Indian food with unusual creations and pairings thus creating an exclusive gourmet dining experience. The menu is a rich accumulation of Indian recipes evolved to the next level of modernity and served in authentic home style way of serving from a entrée dish.

The restaurant offers a mix of Indian classical dishes as well as new innovative creations from across the nation. This gourmet paradise reflects flavors of India in a contemporary way, served in a gourmet dining ambience. Each dish is a craft in itself with different flavors permeating to its core. Diya retains the Indian traditional way of cooking while using exotic ingredients.

DIYA – rated as the Best North Indian Restaurant in Gurgaon by Times Food and Nightlife Guide award 2010

DIYA – rated as the Best North Indian Restaurant in Gurgaon by Times Food and Nightlife Guide award 2011


Participating in: Chef's Table Week Delhi (September 12-18, 2011) and Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 8.30pm & 10.00pm

Address: Ambience Island, National Highway 8, Gurgaon - 122 002

Telephone: 0124 477 1234

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- Flip Flops, shorts or sleeveless attire not permitted for men for dinner

Website: https://www.theleela.com/hotel-gurgaon-diya.html


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Olive Beach Diplomat Enclave Delhi

Olive Beach, with a sprawling, easy ambience brings together good food with great conversation in an intimate environment. It focuses itself very sharply as a gourmet destination for great cuisine and wine.

Situated within the Hotel Diplomat, the décor, as is typical with the brand, is classically Mediterranean and stylish.  In the tranquil setting hidden behind curtains of greenery, those who appreciate the good things in life come here to escape the landlocked city for a beach to laze in.

Since its opening in 2007, Olive Beach has quickly become one of the city’s best loved restaurants. Winner of numerous awards and accolades, over the years AD Singh has sought to constantly steer Olive Beach further in his quest for bringing forth a warm, cosy dining experience of high standards for its patrons. Joined by Ramola Bachchan as working partner for Olive Beach, the restaurant is buzzing with special experiences bought alive for its patrons who keep returning for more.

Executive Chef Saby who is widely acclaimed for his artistic and experimental take on regular cuisine, and has come a long way from art school to a globetrotting chef who is ranked amongst the top five in the capital. He continues to enrich the epicurean philosophy of Olive, by bringing alive a signature touch to the Olive Beach dining philosophy. Contemporary European cuisine is the hallmark of Olive beach. His menu brings forth some of the best known European classics with strong accent on flavour, taste and fresh produce and presented with a flair and style that is very now.

In October 2010,  Olive Beach unveiled an intimate wine bar serving up a great cross section of wines from almost a dozen wine producing countries. Wine pairings, tastings, wine launches, interactions with sommeliers etc will all be part of the experience. As the taste for drinking wine is growing at a rapid pace, supported by the ease of availability of a growing selection at all price levels from all over the world as well as an improving quality of the indigenous variety, with its informal ambience Olive Beach is a natural venue for a cozy eclectic Wine Bar. To join you alongside your glass of wine is a selection of a tantalizing tapas bar menu.

Sabina Singh of Olive has given the space a quirky, eccentric, eclectic, French cool feel while yet maintaining the charming rustic appeal that is the signature touch of the restaurant.

It’s a lovely space to chill trade secrets; hang out while enjoying good wines. There's a rounded fruity Merlot to loosen the tongue or an oaky Chardonnay to help unburden the soul.

List of awards:

Most admired premium restaurant of the year: Golden Spoon awards
Best Mediterranean restaurant of the year 2010: HTCC People’s choice awards
Finest Mediterranean Restaurant Olive Beach from HT City Crystal 2010 Top Table
Best of the Best: Mail Today’s Delhi NCR’s finest restaurant 

Best Wine Bar in Delhi & NCR: Times Nightlife Awards 2011


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Timings: 12.30pm & 8.30pm

Address: Hotel Diplomat, 9, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021

Telephone: 011 4604 0404 / 919810877701

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- Flip Flops, shorts or sleeveless attire not permitted for men for dinner

Website: http://www.olivebarandkitchen.com/


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House of Ming, The Taj Mahal Hotel Number One, Mansingh Road, New Delhi - 110011

Situated at the lobby level at The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi,

House of Ming highlights the golden era of Ming Dynasty.

Like the Great Wall of China, House of Ming has stood tall for last 32 years. It has established itself as a landmark for Chinese food in the capital. House of Ming has become the Capital’s most celebrated Chinese restaurant for authentic Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine.

Ming architecture has been incorporated into the ambience of the restaurant by the extensive use of silk which was discovered in China about that time which is also signifies the element of serenity.

House of Ming is known for its Ying-Yang concept that is applied to designing and serving meals. The concept is based on the delicate balance and harmony between the hot, sweet & sour flavors and the crunchy and soft flavors. Every single dish has its distinct flavors that are carefully married with other dishes. Items like Crispy Spinach, Chicken Aniseed, and Toffee Banana were launched here which later became an essential part of every Chinese restaurant’s menu that opened later.

The place has been the favorite of Delhi’s elite socialites to politicians, fashion designers to film stars, journalists to sportspersons, all have patronized the place over the years. House of Ming’s list of celebrity guests include the Ex- Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who broke protocol to dine at the restaurant on his birthday with other guests. Other regular Ming loyalists include Mr. Rahul Gandhi, Mr. Farooq Abdullah, Mr.Omar Abdullah, Mr.Amar Singh, Mr.Prabhu Chawla, Mr. Suhel Seth, Ms.Menka Gandhi, Mr. Analjit Singh, Mr.Tarun Das, Mr. Kuldeep Nayyar, Mr. Kapil Dev, Ms. Ritu Beri to name a few…


Participating in: Chef's Table Week Delhi (September 12-18, 2011) and Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 12.45pm, 7.30pm & 10.15pm

Address: Number One Mansingh Road, New Delhi- 110 011

Telephone: 011 2302 6162

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- No packing orders or gunny bags of leftovers

- A child policy which entertains only children above the age of 8 years.

- Tables are held upto 15 minutes after the reserved time.

- Flip Flops, shorts or sleeveless attire not permitted for men for dinner

Website: http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/City-Hotels/The-Taj-Mahal-Hotel-New-Delhi/Fine-Dining/House-Of-Ming-Restaurant.html


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Sakura, Gurgaon Gurgaon

Sakura, the award-winning restaurant at The Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi and the pioneer in introducing authentic Japanese cuisine to India, opened its doors as a stand alone restaurant in Gurgaon.

Located on the first floor of the Time Tower building on the main Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, it serves the enlightened diners of Gurgaon to another choice as well as adds to their repertoire of preferences and meets the needs of guests who have to drive a long way to reach Sakura at The Metropolitan Hotel.

Conceptualized along the same lines as the flagship Sakura restaurant at The Metropolitan Hotel, this standalone restaurant with its chic yet simple décor mirrors a contemporary dining experience where the focus remains on the food and everything else adds to the overall experience.

The contemporary Japanese décor creates a visual effect of relaxation and serenity. The fresh and exotic Japanese ingredients, along with the artistic wizardry of Japanese Master Chef, the offerings at Sakura are a treat to the eyes and the palate.

The ultimate expression of flavour, that’s the focus at Sakura’s Japanese Kitchen. Unrivalled flavour demands total control, every step of the way. With master chefs at the helm, Sakura serves the most authentic Japanese cuisine this side of Tokyo. Come, taste for yourself!


Participating in: Chef's Table Week Delhi (September 12-18, 2011) and Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 1.00pm. 8.30pm & 10.00pm

Address: Time Tower Building, Main Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon

Telephone: 0124 4250 0951

Dress Code: Smart Casual

For more information, please visit the Sakura Website.


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Chutney, The Metropolitan Hotel Delhi

After a decade of vowing guests with authentic pan Indian cuisine with a contemporary twist at its Indian specialty restaurant, The Metropolitan Hotel has introduced another dimension to the popular Chutney by including a modern luxurious bar in a brand new ambience.

The renovated Chutney, Bar + Tandoor, located in the ground floor of the hotel, continues to be a modern fine dining eatery but with accents of the vibrant Delhi street culture. The striking gilded interiors define it as a restaurant of style and elegance where one can have an unmatched dinning experience. A colourful archetypical rickshaw at the grand scale main entrance gives it a local but splendid touch, while ethnic fabric in vibrant colours is used to adorn the walls. The modern ambience of Chutney, Bar + Tandoor exudes a contemporary yet intimate atmosphere and a relaxed charm.

The spacious restaurant has several sections which include a dedicated cosmopolitan bar and lounge for a relaxed drink or unwinding after a hard day’s work. An Alfresco dinning and a beautiful and elegant private dinning room, done with élan and finesse for special parties, romantic dinner or an official meeting is sure to capture your senses.

A diner’s experience starts the moment he or she enters the restaurant and is greeted by a hostess. At the bar, enjoy a carefully selected bottle of wine or single malt, or a heady brew of cocktails and refreshing mocktails all served with a basket of assorted crisps and an array of delicious chutneys. The word Chutney originated thousands of years ago, is the classification of condiments, which are used to enhance the flavour of a dish. They may be sweet, salty, sour, spicy, pungent, hot or all of these. The restaurant has an exhaustive repertoire of more than 200 varieties of unusual Chutneys made of fresh, seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs to add on to the gourmet dining.

At Chutney, Bar + Tandoor, a fusion of flavours from across India has been tastefully crafted to entice the palate. The concept of pre-plated food with innovative and exquisite presentation has given a different dimension to the way food is served. One can choose from signature dishes of the restaurants like Kebabi Choosa - tandoori chicken marinated in chef’s special spices or Adraki Chaap - minced chicken tempered with ginger and cooked in onion and tomato masala. Also Chutney Tarkari - kashmiri morels, green peas, fox nut and mushrooms in cashew gravy is the chef's recommendation. Each dish is a craft in itself and provides with ultimate dining experience amidst luxurious setting. 

Chutney strives to serve authentic Indian cuisine in a contemporary style offering classical dishes and comfort foods from all the regions of India. It's a myth that Indian food is defined by curries. There is a great tradition of dry food in India and the skillful hands at the kitchens at The Met are experts in kebabs and tandoori food. What's more, it's location in the central business district of Delhi makes it's an ideal place for a working lunch. Indian food at lunchtime, you might say is not an ideal option. We agree, that there's something about shuffling back to work with a heavy feeling, never mind the overwhelming desire to have a lie-down after the meal. So, the low cal dishes served at Chutney are just perfect for the modern corporate executive or friends getting together for a tete e tete over a meal.

Chutney, Bar + Tandoor at The Met is a new kind of stylish Indian restaurant, smart but not stuffy, where you would be more than happy to go for lunch or drinks, followed by a hearty dinner and lunch the day after that...


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Timings : 1.00pm, 8.30pm & 10.00 pm

Address: Chutney, Bar + Tandoor, The Metropolitan Hotel, Bangla Sahib Road, New Delhi – 110001

Telephone: 011 4250 0200

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- Flip Flops, shorts or sleeveless attire not permitted for men for dinner

Website: www.hotelmetdelhi.com


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Jade, The Claridges New Delhi Delhi

Jade, serving authentic Chinese cuisine from Mainland China, is a real treat for the senses. Sophisticated interiors enhanced by exquisite jade carvings adorning the walls create a subtle modernity making this restaurant the perfect setting for a truly delectable Chinese meal dished out by a Chinese chef.


Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 1.00pm, 7.30pm & 9.30pm

Address: 12 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi - 110011

Telephone: 011 3955 5000

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Other Information:

- Flip Flops, shorts or sleeveless attire not permitted for men for dinner

Website: http://www.claridges.com/the-claridges-newdelhi/dining-jade.asp?links=nd4c


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Dakshin, Sheraton New Delhi Hotel Saket , Delhi

Dakshin is the result of years of research and trials across the four southern states of India, by our team of chefs and culinary experts. This team sourced information and ingredients from noted and celebrated cooks in the region. Gourmands from traditional south Indian communities were invited to sample the dishes as they were being developed resulting in some of the most delectable dishes from the region.

Each item on the menu is cooked in its own distinct spices and style. This is a far cry from the idlis and dosais, typically associated with South Indian cuisine, which are traditionally consumed for breakfast in the South of India. For example at mealtimes, there are many specialties, which grace the average south Indian table, the people in Andhra Pradesh are passionate about their Gongura Mamsam, the Keralites savour their Meen Moilee, the Chettiyars feast on their Chicken Chettinad and the Bunts from Karnataka relish their Masa Stew.

There are many subtly flavoured meat and fish dishes, which provide an interesting range of flavours, seldom sampled outside the home. In the South of India rice, as a staple is used in unimaginable forms from, puttus in breakfast to payasams for desserts.

At Dakshin, WelcomHotel Sheraton New Delhi guests may try an array of dishes that represent the strong influence of various communities on the cuisine of the south. One can sample a home-style Kerala stew, cooked in coconut milk or a red-hot Andhra mutton curry. Many of these dishes are served with rice. Others come with spongy and crisp Appams, or string hoppers “idiappams”.

One of the many USP’s of Dakshin includes the Iyer’s Trolley, a live trolley named after Chef Paramasivam Iyer, which serves small adais, banana flavoured dosais and the ubiquitous kunni paniyarams.

An array of freshly ground chutneys are offered which provide subtle impressions of the main ingredient in them and gracefully compliment the food, making the meal an experience to savor. The chutneys include –a tomato and onion chutney converting simple ingredients into a feast of flavours, the curry leaf chutney, which is extremely flavourful, the quintessential coconut chutney and the chlorophyll tinted coriander chutney, just to name a few.

Even such a familiar ingredient as dahi (yoghurt) is transformed by the south Indian style, creating new taste sensations. The Madhurams (desserts) feature a range of tastes with lentils and milk, rice and coconut being combined in unique ways.

Décor / Ambience

This restaurant takes its inspiration from the temples of southern India. The ambience of the restaurant is reflective of the temple influence, prevalent in southern India. At the entrance is the traditional brass lamp (Velaku) and the Urli (vessel) with flower petals floating in water (the presence of a water body in temples is a must in south India).

The temple influence is further enhanced by the temple door menu design and the ceiling lights in the shape of temple bells. Traditional woodcarvings adorn the walls along with south Indian artifacts .All this, to the accompaniment of South Indian Carnatic music.

The tables are pre-set with silver thalis and kattories and brass tableware that kindle one’s imagination to a bygone era in a setting that epitomizes the rich and cultural heritage of southern India. The dishes are served from traditional vessels like the ‘Urli’ and the ‘Adduku’. Traditionally attired restaurant staff in ‘panchegajam veshti’ offer hospitality and friendly service with polite suggestions of the various combinations from the four states.

Dakshin beckons connoisseurs from all over to savour the delights of South Indian cuisine in all its ancient and yet vibrant glory.


 Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 1.00pm, 8.00pm & 10.30pm

Address: District Centre, Saket, New Delhi 110 017, India

Telephone: 011 4266 1122

Dress Code: Formal / Smart Casual

Website : http://www.itchotels.in/Hotels/sheratonnewdelhi.aspx?CS


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Pan Asian, Sheraton New Delhi Hotel Saket , Delhi

At Pan Asian, WelcomHotel Sheraton New Delhi one can savour the flavours of East Asia in a journey that begins with an intensive tour of Chinese Sichuan and Beijing province, the second major stop being Thailand, followed by The Land of the Rising Sun, Japan. Transit stops in Indonesia and Burma, with two important overnight stops in remote and rustic Mongolia and in the Land of the Morning Calm, Korea. The signature restaurant is a result of research on these cuisines, over a period of time, by our culinary experts, during their frequent trips to the Orient to gather expertise and resources.

The highlight of Pan Asian is its interactive kitchens with seating around it, which encourages a close interaction with the chefs thus enabling guests to enjoy the experience of watching their meals being prepared according to their personal preferences.

The interactive kitchens feature, Chinese & Thai stir and Wok Fry; here one can sample the Mandarin style eggplant with black mushroom in Hoisin sauce or the Siamese style hot basil chicken with garlic and fresh red chillies or the Red snapper with three flavour sauce, Thai style. This kitchen also features the Shinjiang Roaster credited to China’s Shinjiang province, famed for its bar-be-cue meats prepared in a charcoal fire oven, similar to the Indian tandoor. This cooking style spread to other parts of China, over centuries, each province eventually evolving its own signature variation.  The Peking Duck (traditional roasted duck with hoi sin sauce and steamed pancakes with cucumber and spring onions) is innovatively craved in interaction with the guest a signature offering and part of the Pan Asian Sunday Brunch.

The Mongolian Brazier:This counter facilitates the Mongolian style of cooking which originates from the days of Chingis Khan, where soldiers grilled meat on battle shields heated over char coal, adding vegetables, spices and seasoning found near their areas of conquest in times of war. Thus whilst ingredients invariably differed over season and place, the cooking style was resurrected recently as featured in the restaurant using a heavy metal hot plate. Here you can choose combinations from the display area of meats, seafood and vegetables, with seasoning and sauces for the chef to grill on his modern iron battle shield.

Japanese - Yakitori & Teppanyaki Grill:The Japanese section features Yakitori & Teppanyaki styles of preparation. This station also features the Teppanyaki, which is the Japanese style of cooking on a Teppan flat grill (stainless steel hot plate). Teppan cooking originated from the need to grill chicken and Japan’s famous Kobe steaks for guests. The style evolved into a performing art form as most of us know it today.

Korean Bar-be-cue (Bulgogi) and Hot Pots:For the very first time in India, Korean bar-be-cue in-built grill tables have been especially designed where seafood and meat (especially tenderloin) is grilled at your table and paired with kimchi, sticky rice and dipping sauces. The grill also facilitates the Hot Pots, a tradition popular in most Asian culture, which encourages the concept of family or group dining. Here, one can partake of a leisurely meal, prepared in a cauldron of boiling stock in a pot over the grill, prepared as per the region’s tradition. To this sliced meats, seafood and vegetables are added and simmered at the table during the meal with an assortment of dipping sauces.

Sushi Bar and Sashimi Shimmers

Seat yourself at the Sushi Bar and watch the chefs’ hands flash like a magician’s, quicker than the eye. His hands grab a handful of sushi rice from the Hangiri and dexterously almost magically form the rice into a plethora of shapes with carefully sliced seafood perched atop to make the famous Nigiri or rolled in a sheath of seaweed to make Maki, Futomaki, Hosomaki, Californian rolls. There is also the conical Temaki and the battleship Gunkanmaki ..the list goes on.

Team these pleasurable delicacies with Pan Asian’s shimmering selection of adroitly sliced raw seafood or Sashimi, flanked by a chiffonade of radish, wasabi and pon-su sauce.

Décor / Ambience

The interiors of the restaurant reflect the spirit of Asia, replete with its oriental coloured walls and pillars, Chinese paper lamps, urns and bamboo shoots. The service staff is equipped with wireless communication devices to enhance guests’ experience in the restaurant. In addition to the above there is a special display area for the Thai carvings and salads.

Pan Asian also boasts of an exclusive bar and a wine cellar-cum-showcase with a discerningly assimilated wine collection from across major wine producing countries and vineyards, a library of Asian beers paired for special enjoyment of corresponding food choice.

The Chefs…

Chef Nakamura from Tokyo, Japan will entice one with Japanese flavours, Chef Peng from Beijing, China, a Dim Sum specialist; Chef Som offers the fiery tastes to subtle flavours of Thai cuisine and finally Chef Peter who orchestrates the kitchen under the guidance of Executive Chef Rajkamal Chopra.


Restaurant Week Delhi (September 19-25, 2011)

Timings : 1.00pm, 8.00pm & 10.30pm

Address: District Centre, Saket, New Delhi 110 017, India

Telephone: 011 4266 1122

Dress Code: Formal / Smart Casual

Website : http://www.itchotels.in/Hotels/sheratonnewdelhi.aspx?CS


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