Grand opening of The Silk Route restaurant at Delhi’s Vasant Kunj

January 7, 2017
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The Silk Route, an authentic
Chinese restaurant, will be opening its gates on 14th  January 2017
in the heart of Vasant Kunj, Delhi for food connoisseurs to experience a
wholesome culinary journey with authentic Chinese flavours.


A brainchild of Yi
Ti hospitality Owners & Businessmen, Sarvesh Kumar & Nafisul Quamar
Jilani, the restaurant draws inspiration from the ancient network of the  Sino- India
trade route ‘The Silk Route’. For centuries the Silk Route has been
significant in exchange of ideas, trade and tradition. The restaurant
symbolizes the Asian sensibilities of design and epicurean delight drawn from
the cultural interaction of the Silk Route from 200 BC.

Inspired by the Chinese
gastronome this restaurant has a thoughtfully designed a-la-carte menu
featuring an extensive variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian classics that
capture the unique culinary essence of the authentic Chinese flavours.
 ‘Silk Route’ has specially flown in a
seasoned Corporate chef , Chef Li Xialolong from China for the diners to
experience the diversity of the Chinese cuisine. The Silk route kitchen crew is
a team of three specialized chefs namely Chef Li Xiaolong and Chef Lu Khai min
from China and Master Chef fame Chef Sadaf Hussain from India.
They will be teaming up together
to create a unique combination of imaginative, creative and high-quality
Cantonese cuisine and extraordinary desserts respectively.
The food menu is
complimented by a bar-menu that offers a selection of cocktails and beverages
along with regular alcohol offerings.Mr. Sarvesh Kumar and Mr. Nafisal
Quamar Jilani owners of the restaurant say that “ After all these centuries, we
met the best professional chefs and homemakers of our country to join the hazy
dots of the authentic recipes of the Silk Route and humbly serve you the most
transcendental food of a lost era…now found.
Some of the cuisines are
directly inspired and have been carefully curated from the scrolls of Old China
from the Tang Dynasty (618 BCE). We want to make sure that each guest relishes
not just the magic of our spices but the ecstasy of the art of Silk Route.
The origin as the ambience, the old world
charm as the palette.  Everything from
selection of crockery and presentation of food to maintain the conventional
allure of each dish has been designed to the customers delight.”
Chef Li Xiaolong is excited for
his new venture in a vibrant country like India; being his first time here he
is looking forward to serve the Indian guests. He has created the menu trying
to offer more dining options under the categories of appetiser, soup, fresh
seafood, dim sum and premium Cantonese dishes. In addition to the à la carte
menu, Chef Li is adept at preparing exclusive personalised Cantonese cuisine
according to the taste preferences of diners on the day.
Chef Li Xiaolong has had the
pleasure of serving the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi on his recent
visit to China.Chef Li Xialong has been trained in traditional Yue style
cuisines which focuses on preserving the original and natural taste of every
ingredient of the dish, with use of less oil. He is an expert of mainland
traditional Chinese cuisine and loves to experiment with Oriental herbs and
spices. His numerous patrons vouch for his seafood culinary skills.
Commenting on the upcoming launch
Chef Sadaf emphasises that ‘the menu at The Silk Route features fresh, seasonal
ingredients and assures authenticity in every plate with a classic
interpretation of Gan and Cantonese style of cookery.
The idea is to invite food
aficionados on a delightful gourmet expedition taking the customers in an era
of the original silk route’.  There is an
exclusive dessert menu created by Chef Sadaf as he is a dessert expert and it
is his specialty.
Spread across 2,500 sq. ft., the
90 seating restaurant depicts contemporary take on perceived oriental design.
Tastefully designed by ace architect Sanjiv Malhan of Office For International
Architecture (OFIA), the interiors resonate authentic and humble products from
Chinese décor. Elements like organic bamboo ceiling, and hand woven cane
furniture has been custom designed for the place, the suave splash of the
colours beige and red in the ambience reflect the tranquility of Chinese
tradition in the restaurant.
Sanjiv in the design elements has incorporated
embellishments like red coloured bird cage lamps, and exquisite jaali patterned
wall and window panels to the fancy atmosphere of Asian luxury in the restaurant.
The red quilted upholstered sofas and cushions sewn with elegant silk fabrics
comprise the Asian theme.
He says that
the space represents the simplicity, lightness, elegance, and functionality of
Asian interiors. The restaurant also offers two private dining areas for
get-togethers for a seating of ten people.
Meal for two: Rs. 2000 inclusive
of taxes
Address: Malhan Arcade, #2 Local
Shopping Centre, Sector B1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070
Reservation details: Mr Anil
Doultani (Manager) +91 -9717771667/+91-7291037291
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