SPRING SEASON BRINGS FRESH FLAVOURS FOR DELHI DINERS

With winter on the backfoot, Dilliwallahs are ready to step out to enjoy the balmy weather and are looking for new and exciting fine dining experiences. Hotels and restaurants are of course eager to oblige with brand new menus and flavourful food festivals to suit adventurous local palettes.

To set the mood for Delhi’s new seasonal gastronomic pursuits two popular city hotels have summoned up fresh innovative menus that are bound to tease the palates of diners with their bounty of flavours and textures. The iconic Imperial Hotel at Connaught Place and the Garden Hilton at DLF Mall Saket have introduced vibrant dining options that hold the promise of memorable culinary adventures this spring.

Spicy Ensemble
The Spice Route, an iconic favourite with Delhi foodies for over two decades, has now evolved from South of India and Thai favorites to a new chapter of gastronomic excellence with gourmet delights that take simple flavours and transport them to the realm of culinary glory.

Renowned for its stunning interiors The Spice Route has just unveiled a new menu wherein each dish is a delicate ensemble of Asian aromas. The extensive menu offers a choice of Vegetarian, Vegan, and Non-vegetarian delights to suit every taste. From Hand-folded Thai Spring Rolls, Flaky Duck Handbags and Crispy Jackfruit with a Velvety Vegetable Curry to Gindara Miso Cod and much more, the restaurant’s culinary artisans have crafted exclusive recipes that captivate the senses. Head Chef Mustian, who hails from Indonesia, scripts a story of rich culinary heritage for diners. Relying heavily on authentic and specially sourced ingredients, which draw inspiration from recipes and culinary expressions prevalent along the ancient spice route, he has adeptly extracted the uniqueness and taste from a world of expanded flavours, textures and cooking techniques of ethnic Asian cuisine.

Dining here is both an epicurean and cultural feast for the eyes. The Spice Route is an architectural design masterpiece by interiors specialist Rajeev Sethi. Hand-painted with vegetable and flower dyes, it stands as a testament to India’s cultural richness. The restaurant, divided into nine sections based on the Feng Shui principles, weaves the journey of life into its very fabric. From materialism to salvation, each section showcases antique treasures and murals dating back thousands of years. The courtyard with its traditional sculptures is the perfect back drop for star-lit evenings and sunny afternoons. Committed to sustainability, the restaurant uses local ingredients, and practices social responsibility in its daily operations. Dining here is a fascinating journey through time, taste, and traditions.

Mexican Medley
The MexiMingle Festival held at the Garden Hilton at DLF Mall, Saket was inaugurated by Federico Salas, the Ambassador of Mexico to India. Mexican chef Tania Tovar crafted an incredible dining experience with authentic Mexican dishes that went way beyond staples like tacos and nachos. Dilliwallahs were happy to do a deep dive into array of flavours and textures as they sampled everything from traditional churros and enchiladas to delectable traditional Mexican cocktails, which offered a vibrant showcase of Mexico’s rich culinary heritage.

The festival offers an amazing range of iconic Mexican cocktails and mocktails, carefully curated to complement the culinary offerings. Unmissable allurements are the wide assortment of mouth-watering dishes like the Tajin Clásico Fruit-Tequila Infusion, Texas Cowboy-Frijoles Charros, Ceviche, Sopa de Tortilla, Chilly Bean Nachos, Lentejas “One Pot Vegan Meal, Tacos Gobernador, Churros, Tetelas, Chicken Quesadillas, Pescado Zarandeado.

The beauty of these enticing offerings is that quite a few of these delectable Mexican staples that will continue to show up on the menu to tempt diners long after MexiMingle is over.