South Indian cuisine has long been a victim of oversimplification. Despite its rich and diverse culinary tradition, in most parts of India, menus largely reduce the region to idly, dosa, and sambar – familiar dishes, which barely scratch the surface of what Southern kitchens have to offer.
Enter Avartana, the latest addition to ITC Maurya’s lineage of fine dining experiences. Here the flavors of South India are reinvented for the sophisticated palate. A result of Chef Nikhil Nagpal’s innovation and research, Avartana distills familiar flavors with culinary artistry in a tasting experience that explores the depth and nuances of South Indian cuisine. Avartana means iteration or evolution and sets the tone for the night of exploration. The experience is a deconstruction of tradition and recreation of an avant-garde festival.
The restaurant offers a variety of tasting menus: Anika, Bela, Jiaa, Maya, and tare – each one, a unique experience woven into diverse textures, presentations and flavors. For the true connoisseur, the 13-course Anika is an unrivaled experience, the most elaborate on the menu, showcasing drama and experiments around flavor and color.
Nothing will look or feel like idly, dosa, and sambar that you associate with South India. It will question many notions and create new ones. Wait newly decorated image elegantly presented in a martini glass; kokum in a tequila cocktail, quail eggs and coconut-inspired desserts. Each dish is carefully prepared to please the eye and the palate.
The curated experience unfolds over two enjoyable hours, ideal for those who appreciate the subtleties of slow, mindful dining. Each dish has a narrative and the tasting experience influences the space of appreciation. It is the best evening, reserved for a date with a gourmet.
The aesthetic of Avartana’s avatar room in New Delhi complements his culinary vision. The matte gold and white decor is minimalist and evokes everything related to the south: its tranquil shores and lush coconut trees. Detailed to perfection, the immersive dining experience feels like an artistic expression that speaks to your senses.
Avartana is already an established name in ITC Grand Chola, ITC Royal Bengal, ITC Maratha and ITC Colombo. It clearly adds to the lineage of culinary excellence like Bukhara and Dum Pukht. For the discerning gourmet of New Delhi, Avartana unfolds a journey of hitherto unknown flavors while challenging convention and elevating the capital’s fine dining experience. If you’re looking for a gourmet evening in the capital, you now have a worthwhile option.
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