Orient Express — Restaurant in New Delhi

If you ever wish to get an almost real life feel of being in the luxury train ride without the movement nor having to go and take it, you could well be on the next Oriental Express Culinary journey which would blow your mind

Having stayed at the Taj Palace, we were exploring the restaurants and found tucked innocuously away, the Oriental Express which celebrated its 40th year of being a part of the Delhi Food Station

It was supposed to be just an evening of light dinner with soup as our main course which my wife resorted to but having taken a look at the menu, I just couldn’t bring myself from taking on their four course meal. Now some may say, that was of greedy me, but I decided YOLT much to the amazement of my better half who was certain I would not go through the entire proceedings

I did not. She took over the dessert and of course tasted the portions to be able to help me give a fair view. Thanks to her, you get to know both sides of the gender

We started with a tasteful avocado, celeriac and Truffle Amise bouche, a lite bite sized hors doeuvres compliments of the chef which couldn’t have been a better start to the evening setting off the expectations. Avocado is a butter fruit and it’s buttery feel could be felt against the backdrop of the celeriac and truffle

Wanting to try the Consommé, which is a light clear soup, over Dutch Asparagus, we tasted the Duck Agnolotti which was a filing between the folded duck meat centre plating in the soup bowl. Tasteful to the eye and to the palate

Though wanting to taste the Veg part, I had to give the baby artichoke, purple potato and truffle vinaigrette a miss as the almost veg Camembert Cheese Soufflé with Paprika sauce beckoned a tasting touted as their signature dish. Flavourful and distinctly cheesy, the baked soufflé is a Not to be missed part of their menu

In fact this is very wholesome on its own, and a soup with the soufflé could well be on the cards of those not ambitious to try out the entire selection. This Entrees is definitely one of the best I have had and strongly recommended. This is the main course of the dish but is followed up by the plat principal

We were offered the Lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser and the flavour did exactly that.

I decided to go with fish for the Plat Principal and the Sea bass on offer seemed to be a good bet over the Lamb or Linguini. I was not returned disappointed. Tasteful and soft, melting in the mouth. Mmmm

The final course was the dessert and we opted for the Biscoff cheese cake and I had a helping of blueberries as I am off sweets. It was indeed a happy ending

What made the evening delightful was the service by Vinod and his merry men including Chef Jason who made the train ride memorable while Lawrence on the piano regaled the memories of old time tunes perfectly played to seem like the melodies that one sees on a movie which has the very lively / lively train scenes, holding nostalgia and art together

Vinod incidentally hold pride of place both on the menu and on the poster announcing the four decades - he and Lawrence being old timers and their association being the very reason why such train rides never go...

Overall, I had a very pleasant experience during my stay at this hotel. The staff was friendly and accommodating from the moment I arrived. They greeted me with a warm welcome and made check-in a breeze. The location of the hotel was also excellent, with easy access to nearby attractions and public transportation.

Overall, I had a very pleasant experience during my stay at this hotel. The staff was friendly and accommodating from the moment I arrived. They greeted me with a warm welcome and made check-in a breeze. The location of the hotel was also excellent, with easy access to nearby attractions and public transportation.

In terms of dining, the hotel had a restaurant that served delicious food. The breakfast buffet was especially impressive, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The staff in the restaurant went above and beyond to ensure that I had a pleasant...

Orient Express is a European cuisine paradise in the heart of New Delhi. With a harmonious blend of ambiance, expertise, and passion, it's a five-star gem. The menu, a love letter to European flavors, offers dishes that are not only delicious but works of art.

Start with the Lobster Bisque, then savor the perfectly seared scallops and the mouthwatering rack of lamb. The wine selection is impressive, and the desserts, like the Warm Choc Pudding and Biscoff Cheese Cake, are heavenly.

Every detail, from the welcoming staff to the presentation, oozes dedication. For an unforgettable European culinary journey, Orient Express is a must-visit. It's a true five-star...