`The iconic Hotel brings legendary Chef Gaggan Anand to the city for an unparalleled gastronomic experience`
New Delhi, September 15, 2017: The Taj Mahal Hotel, has been a proud purvey or of global and local cuisine for over three decades. Standing tall in the heart of the capital city,the iconic Hotel constantly endeavours to provide unique culinary experiences to patrons. This time it brings to the Capital, the world renowned culinary maestro Chef Gaggan Anand as part of the Taj culinary tour de force.
Chef Gaggan Anand’s progressive Indian cuisine has earned his eponymous restaurant top honours in Asia’s Best Restaurants List for three years consecutively. He is currently Asia’s No.1 chef and has earned the rank of No. 7 in the world as per the latest World Top 50 Restaurants rankings. Set over multiple courses, his tasting menu uses molecular gastronomy and unique technique to bring the best of Indian flavours in a plating style that challenges common food perceptions.
As part of the unique pop-up at Varq, the award winning modern Indian dining destination at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, Chef Gaggan and his team along with Taj chefs combined their exemplary knowledge and passion for food and created an exclusive gastronomic experience. The exquisite pop-up offered diners the rare chance to sample the famed Gaggan menu at the iconic Hotel. The bespoke 12 course menu was reflective of the Capital City’s signature ingredients, flavours and seasonality.
This exclusive experience unravelled the exquisite progressive cooking secrets by Chef Gaggan, taking the guests through the innovative evolution of Indian cuisine. This included the Chef’s stellar creations paired with exquisite wines such as the Idly Sambhar Framingham Riesling, Banana Chicken Liver Marchesi di Barolol Barbaresco, Green Curry Boekentskloof, Jalebi Doenh off Riesling, amongest many other delights.
Quintessentially Indian in our fabric, this iconic Hotel is known for delivering refinement now legendary, while remaining deeply rooted in our local heritage. A proud purveyor of art, music, culture and timeless traditions for over three decades now, Taj Mahal, New Delhi commemorate the evening with the sunset ritual of lighting up marigold clad rings beautifully interwoven with a flutist churning soulful tunes of evening raagas. A trio of a cellist, pianist and a violinisten thralled the onlookers with their melodious harmonies.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Satyajeet Krishnan, General Manager, The Taj Mahal Hotel said, “We are honored to welcome the legendary Chef Gaggan Anand. We always endeavour to create meaningful experiences for our patrons through exquisite and world class offerings such as the recently held Michelin starred soiree and sushi – rolling experience with the Iron Chef, Chef Masaharu Morimoto. With Chef Gaggan’s culinary soiree of progressive Indian cuisine, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, brings forth yet another extravagant celebration.”
Echoing his sentiment, Chef Arun Sundararaj, Executive Chef, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi said, “Weare privileged to welcome the much celebrated Chef Gaggan Anand. As a part of continuing our quest to offer enriching dining experiences to our guests, we are delighted to present yet another culinary extravaganza in the form of this sumptuous pop-up at Varq. Each of the dishes on the menu is a craft in itself and combines the best of progressive Indian recipes with exotic ingredients to create a memorable experience. Such culinary experiences result in a great exchange of ideas and innovations.”
Chef Gaggan Anand, Executive Chef, Gaggan said, “India is a country of roots, flavours, culture and fantasy. I became famous because of being away from India. But, I treasured and appreciated my food, my culture and my roots which have helped me develop my creativity and progressive thinking. Today, I am coming back with the same progressive thoughts and rebel attitude that brought Indian food to the map of fine dining cuisine. I am grateful that I am wanted back for who I am now. Today we are here at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, with the yoghurt spoon that changed India. We rock!”
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
