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After a freak fire last year pretty much destroyed everything in
sight, Michelin starred Indian restaurant Benares remained closed for
four months whist it underwent a complete redesign. The new venue is
quite spectacular, now boasting a Chef's Table that will allow diners
to watch the kitchen team and a fountain in the bar. Last year a
devastating fire forced Kochhar's renowned Michelin starred Benares
to shut up shop in September but it has now risen anew like a phoenix
from the ashes with an exciting redesign of epic proportions.
The Chef's Table (accommodating six) has two glass walls that will
allow diners to watch the kitchen team at work whilst retaining their
privacy and there's also a dramatic glass-walled cellar room, known
as the Sommelier's Table, where guests can dine in style surrounded
by many of the world's finest wines including Atul's very own Domaine
du Grand Mayne which softens spices yet reinforces their aroma.
The menu has also undergone something of a revamp. On offer are a new
range of fresh and contemporary dishes from all over India. Starters
include Grilled Supreme of Pigeon with Pickled Mango served with
Vanilla Beetroot Chutney and then Tandoori Ratan - Lamb, Basil
Chicken Tikka and King Prawn Kebab Platter and mains range from the
traditional Tandoori Murg - Free Range Spring Chicken Marinated in
Yoghurt, Ginger, Garlic and Red Chilli to Hiran Ki Bot - Grilled
Fallow Deer Fillet, Yellow Pumpkin Kedgeree and Pear Chutney.
It's a busy year for Kochhar and it's only just beginning. This month
the prolific chef will launch Atul Kochhar's Indian Journeys, a new
travel programme to India in conjunction with specialist operator
Indian Odyssey. It will comprise a range of exclusive culinary tours
combining the best of India with Atul's trademark flair. Guests will
be invited to savour authentic and more contemporary tastes plus the
renowned attractions that the country has to offer. And then there
will also be the launch of Kochhar's Sindhu aboard the latest P&O
superliner Azura which will showcase an elegant fusion of Indian and
British cuisine.
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