{"id":5285,"date":"2017-01-22T14:01:27","date_gmt":"2017-01-22T14:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.YourChennai.com\/?p=5285"},"modified":"2017-01-22T14:01:27","modified_gmt":"2017-01-22T14:01:27","slug":"grand-opening-of-the-silk-route-restaurant-at-delhis-vasant-kunj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/2017\/01\/22\/grand-opening-of-the-silk-route-restaurant-at-delhis-vasant-kunj\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand opening of The Silk Route restaurant at Delhi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Vasant Kunj"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The<\/em><\/strong> Silk Route<\/em><\/strong>, an authentic Chinese restaurant, will be opening its gates on 14th<\/sup> \u00c2\u00a0January 2017 \u00c2\u00a0in the heart of Vasant Kunj, Delhi for food connoisseurs to experience a wholesomeculinary journey with authentic Chinese flavours.\u00c2\u00a0A brainchild of Yi Ti hospitality Owners & Businessmen,Sarvesh Kumar & <\/strong>Nafisul Quamar Jilani<\/strong>, the restaurant draws inspiration from the ancient network of the \u00c2\u00a0Sino- India \u00c2\u00a0trade route \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcThe Silk Route\u00e2\u20ac\u2122. For centuries the Silk Route has been significant in exchange of ideas, trade and tradition. The restaurant symbolizes the Asian sensibilities of design and epicurean delight drawn from the cultural interaction of the Silk Route from 200 BC.<\/p>\n

\"OFIAInspired by the Chinese gastronome this restaurant has a thoughtfully designed\u00c2\u00a0a-la-carte\u00c2\u00a0menu featuring an extensive variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian classics that capture the unique culinary essence of the authentic Chinese flavours. \u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcSilk Route\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 has specially flown in a seasoned Corporate chef , Chef Li Xialolong from China for the diners to experience the diversity of the Chinese cuisine. The Silk route kitchen crew is a team of three specialized chefs namely Chef Li Xiaolong and Chef Lu Khai min from China and Master Chef fame Chef Sadaf Hussain from India . They will be teaming up together to create a unique combination of imaginative, creative and high-quality Cantonese cuisine and extraordinary desserts respectively. The food menu is complimented by a bar-menu that offers a selection of cocktails and beverages along with regular alcohol offerings.<\/p>\n

Mr. Sarvesh Kumar and Mr. Nafisal Quamar Jilani<\/strong> owners of the restaurant say that\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153After all these centuries, we met the best professional chefs and homemakers of our country to join the hazy dots of the authentic recipes of the Silk Route and humbly serve you the most transcendental food of a lost era…now found. Some of the cuisines are directly inspired and have been carefully curated from the scrolls of Old China from the Tang Dynasty (618 BCE).\u00c2\u00a0We want to make sure that each guest relishes not just the magic of our spices but the ecstasy of the art of Silk Route. The origin as the ambience, the old world charm as the palette.\u00c2\u00a0 We invite you to The Silk Route to experience the truly Chinese affair. Everything from selection of crockery and presentation of food to maintain the conventional allure of each dish has been designed to the customers delight.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Chef <\/strong>Li Xiaolong<\/strong> is excited for his new venture in a vibrant country like India; being his first time here he is looking forward to serve the Indian guests. He has created the menu trying to offer more dining options under the categories of appetiser, soup, fresh seafood, dim sum and premium Cantonese dishes. In addition to the \u00c3\u00a0 la carte menu, Chef <\/strong>Li <\/strong>is adept at preparing exclusive personalised Cantonese cuisine according to the taste preferences of diners on the day.<\/p>\n

Chef Li Xiaolong has had the pleasure of serving the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi on his recent visit to China.Chef Li Xialong has been trained in traditional Yue style cuisines which focuses on preserving the original and natural taste of every ingredient of the dish, with use of less oil.<\/p>\n

Our Unit Chef Lu Khai min<\/strong> has previously been associated with Nanking Ahmedabad and Delhi along with Ling’s pavilion Mumbai. He is an expert of mainland traditional Chinese cuisine and loves to experiment with Oriental herbs and spices. His numerous patrons vouch for his seafood culinary skills.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the upcoming launch Chef Sadaf<\/strong> emphasises that \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcthe menu at The Silk Route features fresh, seasonal ingredients and assures authenticity in every plate with a classic interpretation of Gan and Cantonese style of cookery.\u00c2\u00a0 The idea is to invite food aficionados on a delightful gourmet expedition taking the customers in an era of the original silk route\u00e2\u20ac\u2122.\u00c2\u00a0 There is an exclusive dessert menu created by Chef Sadaf as he is a dessert expert and it is his specialty.<\/p>\n

Spread across 2,500 sq. ft., the 90 seating restaurant depicts contemporary take on perceived oriental design. Tastefully designed by ace architect Sanjiv Malhan of Office For International Architecture (OFIA)<\/strong>, the interiors resonate authentic and humble products from Chinese d\u00c3\u00a9cor.\u00c2\u00a0Elements like organic bamboo ceiling, and hand woven cane furniture has been custom designed for the place, the suave splash of the colours beige and red in the ambience reflect the tranquility of Chinese tradition in the restaurant.\u00c2\u00a0 Sanjiv in the design elements has incorporated embellishments like red coloured bird cage lamps, and exquisite jaali patterned wall and window panels to the fancy atmosphere of Asian luxury in the restaurant. The red quilted upholstered sofas and cushions sewn with elegant silk fabrics comprise the Asian theme.\u00c2\u00a0 He says that the space represents the simplicity, lightness, elegance, and functionality of Asian interiors. The restaurant also offers two private dining areas for get-togethers for a seating of ten people.<\/p>\n

Meal for two:<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0Rs. 2000 inclusive of taxes<\/p>\n

Address:\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>Malhan Arcade, #2 Local Shopping Centre, Sector B1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070<\/p>\n

Reservation details:\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>Mr Anil Doultani (Manager) +91 -9717771667\/+91-7291037291<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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