DEL @ Roseate House – A Delectable Culinary odyssey

January 23, 2018
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Roseate House has always enticed
me with the warm hospitality and the friendly vibe in all their restaurants. There
is one restaurant that particularly enticed me, one which I think has the
potential to make a mark in the annals of Gastronomy – DEL.

The Executive Chef Anuj
is visibly happy being able to simply cook and serve his guests some of the
finest recipes that spell class and finesse. I am elated to share my recent
review of the restaurant.

Ambiance
 
Located on the first floor of the
hotel, DEL has an unusual take to the usual restaurants. DEL is inspired by the
aero code for Delhi and is an all-day bistro with changing menus at every meal
time. We booked ourselves for dinner at 8 and were welcomed by Sandeep, the
Manager who ushered us towards our table.
Warm hues on the walls and brown coloured
furniture make this place lively and yet relaxed.
The wide windows usher in the
fabulous view of the outdoors. It’s a treat to enjoy the sun peeping through
the windows on a winter brunch.
DEL has a very beautiful wall
painting at the far end which represents the flight of dreams. I watched
closely and fell in love with the beautiful strokes on the wall. A great work
of art indeed.
The brunch at the Del has a vast
variety of Indian and continental dishes that is beautifully curated by Chef
Anuj and his diligent team.
Food
 
The comfortable seating and pleasant aromas accentuated my appetite. A smiling server offered me the menu to begin our culinary odyssey. The menu echoes health and taste
in each section through a wide variety of Indian and continental dishes. I preferred
to start my review with some warm chicken and wild mushroom soup and a Beetroot
Buratta salad. For the main course I ordered a salmon and quinoa biryani with
beetroot curd while my daughter preferred to try the Italian specialty Tortellini
Pasta and for Indian she picked the Bhuni
Kachi Mirch Ka Murg with garlic naan.
While waiting for the food to
arrive, we couldn’t resist ourselves to pick up the healthy drinks from the
buffet. While I chose to have the beetroot drink, my daughter chose the orange
drink. We loved the freshness and the original taste of fruit.
The server served us some warm,
freshly baked bread to begin with along some butter. The chicken and
mushroom soup was completely different from the routine soups. Subtle hint of
black pepper mixed with herbs elevate the taste of the soup.
Chef Anuj’s creativity is unleashed
when he is in the kitchen. His masterpiece – The Beetroort Burrata brought a
smile on my face as it was placed before me. The Goat cheese sitting on the
beetroot spread soaks in the fruity texture and subtle flavors of the beetroot
sauce. It touched a chord inside when combined with a dash of pesto. I was
speechless as I devoured the salad.
Minutes later, the Quinoa biryani
arrives accompanied with the Beetroot raita.
I have never experienced a fine conjugation of taste and health. Each bite
brought me closer to heaven and it was almost a meditative experience to absorb
each ingredient that is carefully cooked. The raita complimented to the flavor
quite well wanting me to finish the entire dish.
I also loved my salmon. I must
admit Chef Anuj truly knows how to please the palette of his guests. I enjoyed
the fish without any dressing or sauce and I am glad I did so. The aroma of the
salmon is as endearing as the taste. This dish is cooked with love and presented
in the most appealing way.
The chicken on the other hand is
a delicious blend of Indian spices that add volume to the flavor of chicken. Marinated
well and cooked with herbs and curd, this dish is a recommended one for Indian
food lovers. My daughter loved it!
The dessert was something I wanted
to avoid, but a slight peek at the buffet table made me forget the calories. I
indulged in a mixed berry delight which has a spongy exterior and a fruity
interior. I became a huge fan of this one.
2018 could not have started
better than this! I would recommend my readers to try out the signature dishes at
DEL that are crafted with precision and care.
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