Yi Jing — Restaurant in Saket

My aunt, my sister, and I visited this restaurant for dinner together.

For myself, I ordered a hotpot - boiled rice noodles in clear vegetable broth with asparagus, mushrooms, Bok Chou, tofu, and wontons. These were the ingredients that I chose, but there were many other options and types available. It was quite an interesting experience - they brought all the ingredients, including the prepared broth, and I cooked the hotpot on one of the in-built ignition plates on the table. After a few minutes of simmering, you simply had to plate up and serve! The broth tasted nice, and the dish turned out to be both healthy and delicious! I paired some of the vegetables with the condiments brought on the side, and it went really well together. The peanut sauce was one of the best.

I learned that this method (“Hotpot”) originated in China, in which soup-food is prepared at the table with a simmering pot, and shared among guests. I found it very enjoyable and exciting as it was my first time trying something of the sort. As for my sister and aunt, they seemed to like the sliced duck in Sichuan sauce, egg fried rice, lamb, and truffle edamame dumplings they ordered.

For dessert, I chose to have a sticky toffee pudding - it wasn’t on the menu, but the server mentioned it was available, so I decided to order it. It was wonderful! The combination of vanilla ice-cream and soft sponge cake with a drizzle of toffee on top was perfect; it wasn’t too sweet, yet it was flavorful. My sister and aunt shared the hazelnut praline and yuzu rocher. The chef flambéed it at our table, lighting whiskey on fire, pouring it atop the dish, and allowing it to melt through the layer of cotton candy on top, revealing the chocolate sphere. This dessert was thick, velvety, and decadent in both texture and taste. The addition of the alcoholic flambé definitely enhanced the intense flavors of dark chocolate in the dish. This dish is perfect for any dark chocolate lovers looking for something extravagant to end their meal with.

The service and ambience was good, however we were slightly disappointed as the restaurant didn’t seem to have many of the things we asked for, such as the asparagus and enoki mushrooms for my hotpot (in the place of which I asked for broccoli and shimeji mushrooms), the pancakes for the roast duck my aunt wanted, or the water chestnut and tarp dumpling dishes my sister asked for.

Overall, however, the food was very good, the interiors of the restaurant were beautiful, and the staff was polite, so I definitely recommend all the Chinese food enthusiasts to give this...

Date night magic at Yi Jing Sheraton New Delhi – where every dish tells a story. 🍜🥂🥢

Yi Jing offers an exquisite journey through Chinese cuisine, particularly drawing inspiration from the dominant traditions of Sichuan & Hunan provinces.

The restaurant’s sophisticated ambiance, marked by elegant decor and subtle lighting, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. The service is impeccable and the staff, attentive.

Here today, to celebrate the unveiling of an exquisite New menu, replete with contemporary recipes and modernist escapades, a carefully curated selection of authentic Chinese dishes across different courses; soups, appetizers, mains and more, crafted to please all palates.

The Peking Duck is a highlight, featuring crispy skin and tender meat. It’s a dish that exemplifies the restaurant’s commitment to authenticity and quality.

The Dim Sum selection is equally impressive, with each bite-sized piece offering a burst of flavor. The Sake & Edamame dumpling and Chicken & Coriander Sui Mai are particularly noteworthy, boasting delicate, translucent wrappers and a succulent filling. Another must-try is the Stir fried chicken with fresh chili which delivers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Cantonese Style lotus stem & Hunan style Chili Tofu are par excellent. The tofu is silken with robust flavors, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a meat-free meal.

The mains are also well-represented, with dishes like Xiang LA New Zealand Lamb flamed with Cognac and Shanghai style stir-fried Vegetables alongside Wok tossed noodles with Vegetables & Microgreens and Yi Jing Vegetable Fried rice.

To round off the meal, the dessert offerings, such as the Peanut Marquise and Hazelnut praline rocher enveloped in candy floss flamed with whiskey provide a sweet and satisfying conclusion to the dining experience.

Whether for a special occasion or a sophisticated night out, Yi Jing promises a dining experience that is both authentic...

British tourist, first time in Delhi. Staying at the Sheraton. We ate in the restaurant at the hotel on our last night. We were the first to arrive with our reservation at 7pm (clearly people eat later than us) but even when we left around 9pm there was only a couple of tables being used. 80-90% empty so difficult to create an atmosphere.

We had Calamari to start. We were expecting a Chinese take on fried squid given the name but it’s actually stir fried squid with vegetables with a spicy sauce. I enjoyed it but it was hotter than we expected.

For mains we shared Beijing duck with plum sauce and pancakes. We are told it will take 30/40 mins to prepare. The duck was well presented (chopped rather than shredded) but was luke warm as opposed to piping hot which we were expecting from a roasted or fried duck especially given the wait. There was a lot of meat for 2 people but you only get 6 pancakes, and a small container of plum sauce not enough to last 6 pancakes. We were pre-warned when we ordered that it only came with 6 pancakes, which suggests from my perspective that they know it’s a regular comment from customers. We said it didn’t sound like enough, especially for the amount of duck. In fairness when we had eaten 3 pancakes each, we asked for more pancakes and sauce which was provided by the waiting staff.

We were underwhelmed by the meal especially given the price and we weren’t drinking alcohol either. Our best meal during our time in Delhi was outside the hotel.

EDIT: I posted the original review after the dining experience. That evening I was violently sick and had diarrhoea for 24 hours then have felt fine since which suggests food poising and not travellers sickness. Now I cannot say for certain it was because of the food at Yi Jing but given my comments about the duck, I wanted...