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The legendary Wasabi, the historical Harbour Bar and Golden Dragon at
the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai have reopened
their doors.
"Today, we have come one more step closer to fulfilling
our promise of rebuilding the Taj to its former glory.The opening of
Wasabi Harbour Bar and Golden Dragon is an important milestone in the
resurrection of The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. We are delighted to
reopen its doors for guests, old and new." said Mr. Karambir
Kang, General Manager, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower.
Wasabi offers its guests an opportunity to discover the hidden
secrets of the authentic Japanese culinary treasures. Guests will be
happy to know that the ever popular old menu has been retained
completely - they can still order any of their favourite dishes.
However, Executive Chef Hemant Oberoi and his team have incorporated
14 new dishes, including new kinds of sushi, salads, cold dishes and
even an authentic Japanese Curry.
To complete the culinary experience, the restaurant has
introduced 12 new varieties of the famous Japanese rice wine - Sake
and Japanese beers. To add to the exclusivity of the experience, the
crockery used is Narumi and Renaut, and the cutlery from the house of
Vilroy & Boch.
Wasabi is approached via a folding staircase from Harbour Bar
which evokes a red carpet entry and welcomes guests into the
restaurant. The host stand is backed by an installation of drifting
cherry blossoms and the restaurant walls are crafted with traditional
Japanese joinery. Placed like freestanding furniture in the space,
the sushi counter and teppanyaki kitchen serve as focal points of
activity. The key feature of Wasabi has been re-imagined as a bold,
sculptural round table that dominates the room and is complemented by
an over-scale custom hammered metal light fixture. Eight guests will
be able to delight in an intimate private experience of the Tatami
Room
It was in 1933 that Harbour Bar at The Taj Mahal Palace &
Tower, Mumbai first opened its doors to the discerning Mumbai
gentlemen and has since played host to decades of high-powered
rendezvous'. Harbour Bar has the distinction of being Mumbai's first
licensed bar.
Rediscover the prohibition cocktails unique to Harbour Bar. The
intoxicating list includes From the Harbour 'since 1933', a classic
recipe which is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Let the
bartender surprise you with 'The Jamaican Cobbler', 'French 75' or
'The Hurricane'
Introducing several single malts and the best of wines from
around the world - the Harbour Bar will be a connoisseur's delight. A
'Global Tapas' has been introduced, with influences of flavours from
Jamaica South East Asia, the Middle East and even some Cajun
delicacies.
The design and décor of Harbour Bar is heavily
influenced by its rich history, which is reflected in the center bar,
a solid carved piece of white marble. The back bar is framed in cut
glass and provides an inviting light, warmth and glow. Art continues
to be a distinctive feature, with oversized carved wood pieces at the
entry that define the room with their elegant appliqué details.
A team from the Rockwell Group Europe, led by Diego Gronda, its
Creative Director was entrusted with the design of this seminal
project. Rockwell has also been involved in many famous restaurants
like the Alma de Cuba in Philadelphia; Django, Café Gray
Kitticha; and Nobu Fifty Seven in New York; Olives and Zen in Tokyo .
Started in 1973, the Golden Dragon was India's first authentic
Sichuan Restaurant. It is now back with a completely refreshed look,
past favourites as well as new dishes from different parts of China.
The focus is on artistic contemporary cuisine that captures the
lightness of the traditional dishes from that region. While the
perennial favorites will still be an important part of the menu,
customers can now start the meal with the lilting flavours of its
signature dish' Song of the Dragon', consisting of chicken or
delectable vegetables, or soft shelled crab on a bed of forty button
chilies.
The new menu offers over 20 varieties of Dimsums. The Dimsum
with Caviar, will entice even the most reluctant palate, while the
Dimsum with soup, can actually be drunk with a straw first! The
Peking duck gently cooking in the open kitchen oven will tempt the
guest with its aromas. Six grain noodles, cumin lamb, steamed sea
bass in chilly mustard sauce are some of the other additions to the menu.
A true Sichuan meal is always accompanied with tea that is
perfectly paired with the foods. The Golden Dragon offers around 8
different varieties of the teas in the menu. To make the meal truly
exclusive the Golden Dragon will serves its meals in Narumi crockery,
with gold brush strokes and will encourage guests to use delicate
ivory and wooden chopsticks with hints of embedded oyster shell.
LTW Design Works, Kuala Lumpur were given the task of
recreating the restaurant.
A noble and royal Golden Dragon, with a soothing water feature
welcome guests into the restaurant. Modern day dragon patterned
panels decorate the walls, while rice paper and etched glass work are
spread over the restaurant space. The upholstery is textured Indian
woven upholstery, and the carpet has a contemporized Chinese wave
patterned. The furniture uses influenced of white porcelain on ivory
lacquer furniture pieces that are located around the restaurant. The
focal point of the restaurant is the live kitchen which enhances the
dining experience, as patrons can watch the chefs in action.
With the reopening of both the restaurants and the bar, The Taj
Mahal Palace & Tower will once again offer its guests an array of
dining and entertainment options. The ten restaurants and bars will
cater to the myriad tastes of its discerning guests. |
