With the advent of local delicacies and global influence, fusion cuisines have become a new trend in the food and beverage industry. Owing to that many fusion restaurants have come up with themes that have a marriage of two or more than two cuisines from across the world. Innovative dishes that blend the spices of India with techniques from the West form a culinary delight that brings the best of both worlds.
The Salt House, Kolkata
The Salt House in Kolkata is a fusion restaurant which serves Italian and European delicacies. The restaurant features three zones, the Main cafe, the rooftop which is called the Courtyard area and the Private Lounge. They feature dishes like avocado tartine, asparagus cheddar puff tart, assorted melba toast platter, burrata and more.
Where: Shakespeare Point, 6th Floor, 40 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata
When: 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
How Much: Rs.1,800 for two people (approx.)
Tango Tamari, Mumbai
Tango Tamari in Mumbai is a blend of Peruvian and Japanese food. The restaurant pays fitting tribute to Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of Japanese immigrant culinary traditions and the vibrant flavours of Peru. They serve delicacies like Picante prawns, katsu chicken rolls, Tango Tamari sushis, spicey mushroom yaki and cocktails.
Where: Hotel Kings International, 5, Juhu Tara Rd, Juhu, Mumbai
When: 11:00 am - 1:30 am
How Much: Rs.2,000 for two people (approx.)
Indian Accent, Delhi
Indian Accent showcases inventive Indian cuisine by complementing the flavours and traditions of India with global ingredients and techniques. The six-course Chef's Tasting menu where each course is paired with a selection of wines from India and across the world, offers the complete dining experience of the restaurant. You can try the chilli hoisin duck kulcha, herb bajra roti, saag tart and other offerings.
Where: The Lodhi, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
When: 12:00 pm – 2:45 pm, 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm, 9:45 pm – 12:00 am
How Much: Rs.6,000 for two people (approx.) without alcohol
Bohemian, Kolkata
Bohemian is a restaurant in Kolkata that has come up with a brand new cuisine called 'Contemporary Bengali'. The flavours of old Calcutta are served in a great new avatar at this place. Mostly, Bengali cuisine is blended with continental food which serves dishes like Lanka chingri batter fry, soft pork belly dalle pickle and pork er khichuri.
Where: Place, 32/4, Old Ballygunge, 1st Lane, Kolkata
When: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
How Much: Contact them on 84201 79177 for the price
INJA, Delhi
INJA claims to be the world's first restaurant to seamlessly merge Indian and Japanese cuisines. Chef-Partner, Adwait Anantwar tries to blend a diverse range of ingredients from India with delicate, clean and subtle flavours, and a strong emphasis on the technique of Japanese cooking. They serve dishes like udon khasi curry, Alaskan King crab raj kachori, papad and achar okinamasu, momo miso soup and more.
Where: The Manor Hotel, 77, NH-19, Friends Colony West, New Delhi, Delhi
When: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm on weekdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm on weekends
How Much: Rs.4,000 for two people (approx.) without alcohol
Plural
Plural is a restaurant and bar celebrating the culinary traditions of Vietnam and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries. It is a vegetable-forward, vegan-friendly restaurant which serves small plates and hearty mains with bold flavours, pairing them with scratch-made cocktails and craft beers. You can try dishes like grilled artichoke bao, chef's special roasted cauliflower, chao ga congee, rice meal bowl and more
Where: Jai Hind Building, Nanik Motwani Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai
When: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
How Much: Rs.2,500 for two people (approx.)
Gawky Goose, Bengaluru
Gawky Goose is a global fusion restaurant in Bengaluru that combines Indian cuisine with Mexican delicacies. The culinary team has crafted inventive plates like laal maas shepherd's pie, Mexican maddur vade, aloo gobi au gratin, South Indian lamb chops, tandoor jerk chicken stuffed doughnuts and waffle idlis served with Sri Lankan pepper curry.
Where: 77, Wind Tunnel Rd, Murugeshpalya, Muniyappa Layout, Bengaluru
When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
How Much: Rs.2,200 for two people (approx.) without alcohol
Noon, Mumbai
At Noon by Sequel, ancient Indian food traditions, cooking techniques, and practices come into play to create a dining experience for the evolved modern palate. They use regional ingredients from India and Japan to craft a menu featuring dishes like jars of ferment and koji, kombucha, kanjis, misos, garums, and shoyu.
Where: Ground Floor, Tower B, ONE BKC, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai
When: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
How Much: Rs.8,000 for two people (approx.)