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₹11,111 for a meal. And that’s before taxes and beverages. Now that’s a number designed to raise an eyebrow. But at RAGA, Chef Gaggan Anand’s first restaurant in India, you soon realise that this is not just another expensive tasting menu where you leave wondering where the next meal is coming fr…
Kimikai is a fictional character that forms the foundation of the new restaurant, Kimikai – Umami House, at One Horizon Center. The space is designed as Kimikai’s residence, featuring an inviting alfresco area with lush greens, an indoor dining room, and two dedicated bars serving drinks and sush…
A home chef can often outshine a professional when it comes to flavour and soul. But scaling that same warmth and precision for a full dining room is a different challenge altogether. At Nadoo, that gap is thoughtfully bridged. The concept brings together researcher and chef Shri Bala with restau…
The FOMO was real. For weeks, everyone in the food circuit had been talking about Nisaba, the much awaited new restaurant by Chef Manish Mehrotra. Known globally for path breaking restaurants like Indian Accent and Comorin, both of which put Indian cuisine on the world map, Chef Mehrotra parted w…
Last evening, we celebrated our daughter’s 18th birthday at Vicoli, a recently opened European restaurant. The name, which means alley in Italian, is reflected thoughtfully in the restaurant’s design. A long, alley style entrance leads into a spacious setting with high ceilings, a prominent bar,…
We were driving back from the market in Delhi when hunger struck. I had heard that Pendulo near Qutub Minar serves Mexican and Indian flavours curated by Chef Megha Kohli, formerly of Lavash by Saby which once stood at the same location, and Chef Noah Barnes of Tabula and Miss Margarita. I walked…
These days, there’s no dearth of restaurants, and most of them not only look and feel the same, but their menus are so interchangeable that you could swap one with another and few would notice. Matram, a new entrant in regional Indian cuisine, stands apart. From its traditional aesthetic to a men…
I’ve often found myself fretting over the steep pricing of dishes across most restaurants in Gurgaon. It feels like everyone’s serving fine-dine fare, and for regular diners like me, it really hits the pocket. Whatever happened to those simple, sit-down restaurants (not talking street food carts)…
There are restaurants that serve good food, and then there are restaurants that craft experiences. The newly opened XO and Mi at Le Meridien New Delhi confidently falls in the latter category. Nestled on a higher floor of the iconic hotel, this Asian dining destination offers not just a menu of w…
Disclaimer: This article is for those who appreciate indulgence or are curious about where the rich and famous savor their meals. The upscale Malcha Marg market has a new culinary gem, and it’s already the talk of Delhi’s elite. Boya, a Japanese fine-dining restaurant, is creating waves—but discr…
In a culinary world where new menus often blur into monotony, Japonico on Golf Course Road stands out as a beacon of creativity and authenticity. This is a place where innovation meets artistry, delivering a dining experience that surprises and delights even the most seasoned food enthusiasts. Wi…
The food scene in NCR is heating up, with a host of new eateries making their mark, each worth a visit. This month, I sampled a few and here are my impressions. Litchi Bistro: Nestled in the culinary hub of Malviya Nagar, Litchi Bistro offers a creative world cuisine menu alongside freshly brewed…
