New Delhi, May 20, 2025: Food has the ability to transcend boundaries, touch multiple lives, and speak in a universal language. This makes food omniscient, omnipotent, omnifarious, and omnipresent, all at once. At Chef Vicky Ratnani’s latest offering, Omny Kitchen and Bar, this profound thought takes the shape of an innovative, interactive, and utterly inspired casual fine-dine in the heart of Gurugram with a dynamic menu that combines global flavours and innovative techniques with Indian sensibilities.
At an early stage, Chef Vicky became aware of food’s all-encompassing nature, his own culinary journey — working on ships, surrounded by 35 different nationalities exposing him to the global cuisines and 7 trips around the planet inculcating a worldly outlook within his food philosophy. This becomes apparent in his intelligently multifaceted signature style that sees the coming together of different influences. And at Omny Kitchen and Bar, it’s on full display, thanks to India-rooted dishes with a global twist.
“After spending a lot of time touring the world, I realised that every cuisine has something unique to offer; that there are overlaps in seemingly different cuisines; and if you pay close attention, it’s possible to create a rather robust offering that borrows from different cultures — not just make them coexist, but also make them shine. Now that I am back in India, it feels important to contextualise all that learning for the Indian palate. Every dish I create is an opportunity to merge what I’ve learned globally with the soul of Indian cooking and ingredients,” Chef Vicky observes.
Omny Kitchen was envisioned as a creative playground for the chef, and its interiors mimic a sanctuary — where passion takes flight. The design embraces a layered experience, harmonising organic forms and materials. Naturally aged steel meets the warmth of bamboo, crafting a seamless balance between industrial and natural aesthetics. Upon entering, guests are welcomed by an expansive open cooking station that gracefully merges into the bar, while an elevated lounge separates the dining area, offering a sense of intimacy and vibrant energy, equally.
Speaking about the restaurant and his partnership with chef Vicky, Priykant Gautam, Director, said, “I am so excited to share Omny Kitchen and Bar with the world — I think it’s an exquisite balance between culinary vision and no-nonsense experience; chef Vicky’s refined approach brings in a certain edge, but at the same time, it’s an inclusive space with a little something for everyone.”
On the Omny plate
Think of the menu at Omny Kitchen and Bar as a voyage through the world, celebrating diversity and innovation. Expect a bold and inclusive selection, with unique flavours from the globe, and India reimagined through contemporary techniques with sustainability acting as the invisible thread that ties it all together, thanks to local and organic ingredients aplenty and nifty tricks that turn waste minimisation into delicious nosh and nibbles.
Grilling, too, takes centre stage at the space with Chef Vicky’s childhood love for charcoal cooking bearing fruit in a grand display through an expansive show kitchen and two separate grills that facilitate various types of grilling, from skewers and direct-contact grilling to cooking on cast iron plates.
The menu comprises flavourful and intriguing options such as the Caesar Salad on Fire with charred market leaves and a vibrant The Bazaar, which changes with the availability of fresh produce daily. From the grill, there are exciting options like the Gambas Al Ajillo and the signature Filipino Chicken Adobo reimagined with a touch of smoke. One can also tuck into the knowing comfort of handcrafted pizzas and pastas. Chef Vicky’s Sindhi roots find expression in dishes such as the Tridali Dal with lentils, black garlic & cumin, Sindhi pakwan, chutneys, papads and the Braised Sindhi Lamb Shanks with morel and lotus stem bhuggal chawar. On the other hand, curries from near and far stand immortalised on the menu with offerings like the Millet & Barley Khichdi and Burmese Veg Curry. To top it off, there’s “The Burger Project By Vicky Ratnani”, where he elevates the classic burger with innovative combinations, including the spotlight: Jammu Tawi burger, featuring Jammu Kalari cheese in a perfect illustration of the chef’s ‘Indian Soul, Global Spirit’ vision.
Dessert, coffee, and collaborations
Collaboration is at the heart of the Omny Kitchen and Bar experience, and comes alive in the restaurant’s dessert and coffee offerings. The dessert programme is crafted in tow with chef Vinesh Johnny, a renowned dessert curator and co-founder of Lavonne Academy of Baking Science & Pastry Arts, for a list of treats that tie together flavour with an immersive experience. Signature desserts include the Tiramisu Baba au Rum, a fusion of Italian and French classics, the Mango Falooda, a modern take on the traditional Indian drink, and the Masala Chai Flan.
Complementing the desserts is a curated coffee experience, developed in collaboration with Mithilesh Vazalwar, the doyen of the Indian specialty coffee scene and founder of Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters. Find your caffeine fix through premium beans sourced from sustainable farms worldwide to offer a diverse selection, in keeping with the restaurant’s ethos and spanning everything from a rich espresso to the velvety cappuccinos and refreshing cold brews.
Raising the bar at Omny
The drink menu is a reflection of Omny Kitchen and Bar’s central thought and is similarly glocal. Expect a unique fusion of local ingredients, exotic spices, and innovative techniques such that every drink is a carefully crafted narrative, designed to transport you to a distant land and its distinctive culture — from the bustling street food markets of Asia to the sophisticated charm of European cocktails, and the vibrant, bold infusions of Latin America. The tipples have been curated by mixologist Varun Sudhakar, whose passion for combining flavours mirrors Chef Vicky’s culinary philosophy — and together they’re bringing a world of flavours to your table, right here in India.
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
