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Travel to India

Indian

Indulgence

Tired of being on the waiting list for Gaggan? It’s time to

sample the real deal with our list of the best progressive
Indian cuisine. All you need to do is get to New Delhi.
By Ashima Sethi

When it comes to contemporary Indian cuisine, the name that everyone remembers is
Chef Gaggan Anand, whose groundbreaking eponymous restaurant remains at the forefront of
progressive Indian food. However, in recent times, there has also been an increasing number of
chefs who have chosen to transform classic recipes using innovative techniques and diverse
ingredients. This is particularly evident in New Delhi. Known as India’s food capital, the city has
seen a rise in the popularity of ne-dining establishments. Join this culinary revolution by visiting
some of these highly recommended restaurants that will surely leave you craving more.

Indian Accent
Manish Mehrotra’s establishment needs no introduction.
Indian Accent on Lodhi Road is the only Indian restaurant
listed in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, and is also
the only restaurant in India to be featured in Asia’s
50 Best Restaurants 2017. Their philosophy is
to combine fresh local produce with staple
ingredients from around the world. Awarded
the Best Chef in India by American
Express, Chef Manish calls his cooking
style, “Indian food with an international
accent”. He places importance on the
origins of his cuisine, and the art of
plating helps transform his story into one
that bursts with vibrant avours. His unique
marriage of global ingredients and techniques
with the avours of India has created notable
dishes such as Meetha achaar spare ribs, Pork belly
tikka and Warm doda bur treacle tart.

For more information, visit www.indianaccent.com/newdelhi.

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