From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, guests can look forward
to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks.
At Taj, we offer a distinctive dining experience, one that explores the nuances
of the finest Indian and international cuisines, serving traditional and
contemporary favourites.
Emperor’s Lounge
The Emperor’s Lounge serves as an elegant place for meetings over high tea
and coffee. Guest favorites include the new cigar counter and popular bakery
section, which offers exquisitely-prepared desserts and cakes. The semi-circular
lounge also offers an extensive coffee line with finger foods.
House specialties include smoked salmon tartare, baked brie with maui onion
cranberry relish, and delicious coffee from freshly-ground coffee beans.
The relaxed ambience of Emperor’s Lounge provides an ideal place to sample a
variety of teas, coffees, and desserts.
Attire: Casual
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
House Of Ming
Arguably the premier Chinese restaurant in Delhi, The House of Ming enjoys
the patronage of the hauté and happening of the city.
While the Schezuan style offers deliciously hot and spicy fare, the Canton
cuisine pampers the palates of those who prefer subtle and light food. Despite
catering to totally divergent tastes, the House of Ming has consistently
maintained its standards and remains one of the most socially prominent places
in which to dine.
Chef Wang’s signature dishes include crispy thousand corner king prawns, Ant
above the tree (mince chicken in a spicy sauce on a bed of crispy rice noodles).
Guests can indulge in classic Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine at this inviting
restaurant?the first Chinese restaurant in the city.
Attire: Casual
Opening Hours:
12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
7:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Machan
This 24-hour coffee shop offers decor based on Indian wildlife, reminiscent
of the days where ‘Machans’ were built atop trees to spot game when royals went
on hunting expeditions. Artwork depicting the ‘Indian tiger’ adds to the
restaurant’s rustic ambience.
Clearly established as the best coffee shop for elaborate Sunday brunches, the
restaurant offers such delicacies as champagne, caviar, and oysters. It is also
the perfect place for idyllic cups of coffee or to experience new cuisines and
wine.
Voted ‘the best 24 hour International eatery ‘in the city by the Times Food
guide 2003, Machan offers eclectic multi-cuisine options.
Attire: Casual
Opening Hours: 24 hrs
Breakfast Buffet: 6:30 am - 10:30 am
Lunch Buffet: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ricks
One of the most famous bars in the city, Rick’s is situated at the lobby
level, and inspired by the legendary movie “Casablanca” where the lead character
displays the finest wines.
The Wokkerie brings a unique concept to bars in the city, offering a
contemporary Moroccan setting, along with the innovative cuisine from our South
East Asian Chefs. The entertainment ranges from progressive jazz to blues, and
retro to light dance music towards the evening. The style of service adopted
here is trendy, chic, and spirited.
The city’s swish set brushes shoulders at Ricks, made famous by its Vodka based
cocktails, the “Guava Berry Martini”, the “Cosmopolitan” and Bacardi based “Mojito”.
Rick’s is also voted as the city’s best bar.
An award-winning lounge bar offering a wide selection of Martinis, wines,
spirits and exceptionally creative Wok cuisine.
Attire: Casual
Opening Hours:
12:30 pm - 12:30 am
The Grill Room
The Grill Room located on the Hotels’ rooftop, offers an exclusive European
fine dining experience with Chef Ingo Möller as the new Chef of the Grill Room.
The internationally acclaimed continental cuisine finds place in the menu of the
Grill Room and Chef Ingo delights you with his distinct style and panache for
modern cooking.
The Grill Room combines panoramic views with the specialties of the European
Chef Ingo Möller. Open for resident guests only.
Attire: Formal
For residents only, open from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm for dinner.
Varq
The capital’s newest restaurant offers a modern Indian gourmet dining
experience with authenticity of taste and artistic presentation created by Chef
Hemant Oberoi. Varq retains the Indian traditional way of cooking while using
exotic ingredients like sea bass, diver’s scallops, goose liver, halibut, sand
crab and Karachi prawns. A new selection of breads and spreads adds to the
dining experience. The restaurant is a harmonious blend of traditional and
contemporary sophistication. Visually spectacular in every way, this elegant
Indian restaurant overlooks the hotel’s beautifully manicured gardens.
Opening Hours:
12:30 to 14:45 & 19:30 to 23:45
Meals Served: Lunch & Dinner.
Wasabi By Morimoto
After the success of Wasabi at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai, the
restaurant embarks into the capital to offer its guests an opportunity to
discover the hidden secrets of the exquisite and unique Japanese culinary
treasures.
Visually stunning in every way, this elegant restaurant offers the best of
Japanese gastronomic delights. The restaurant features the most impressive
repertoire of Japanese Sake’s with a separate Sake Bar, and boasts of a dramatic
Teppanyaki counter, setting ablaze a vibrant display of theatre in iron
showmanship and Sushi Bar, fresh ingredients flown in from Tsujuki everyday.
The restaurant also offers a private dining room, which is set in the alcove of
the restaurant.
Wasabi by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto offers the finest Japanese Sakes and Sushi
Bar. A dramatic interactive Tepanyaki counter with separate grills for
vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine offers set menus and chef's sampler menus.
Attire: Formal
Opening Hours:
12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm