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Elevators at Left Meridien

Luxurious hotel Le Meridien is reigning the busy capital of India in the heart of the city. It is the one stop highly sophisticated accommodation provider to domestic and international tourists. Being in the heart of the city, this hotel has easy access to almost all tourist spots in Delhi.

The elegant interiors of the hotel provide a soothing yet chic aura. It has many dining sections few of them are Nero, Le Belvedere, Eau de Monsoon and Caffe Longitude. There are more obvious sections to the property such as conference rooms, arcade and many others. Each section has a unique but vibrant aura to it.

Nero

I was there to review restaurant Eau de Monsoon at Le Meridien which is a contemporary fine dining restaurant serving authentic Indian food in International fashion. Established in 2011, this restaurant is based on the Monsoon theme depicting the warmth before the rain and cold during rain via the cuisine it offers. This restaurant is known for its Oven Guard cuisine which was designed and perfected by the celebrity Chef Opel Khan. The food in Eau de Monsoon is pre plated with different garnishings. Little enhancements are done by experimenting multiple times to perfection.

Ambience

Cafe Longitude

As we entered the restaurant, the chocolate brown interiors with strategically placed seating arrangement welcomed us.We were warmly greeted by Anasuya Basu, the Director of Le Meridien who took us through the tour of Le Meridien. I saw a sophisticated bar – Nero with dimly lit ambience. Restaurant Eau de Monsoon had a lounge overlooking the road through wall sized windows and a sparkling bar with variety of liqour to it. It also had private dining sections. Beautiful and elegant chandeliers decorated the private dining area.

Cafe and Lounge

Food at Eau de Monsoon

We were first offered Amuse Bouche which was a mixed vegetable cappuccino. The style of drinking was that it had to be had in one shot. I first got the warm taste followed by a cooler taste depicting the warmth before the rain followed by cool rain.

Amuse  Bouche served at Eau de Monsoon

Then we had starters chicken tikka duo, garlic n cheese clubbed with khasta roti, cucumber raita jelly and Dill n kasundi mustard marinated sole ,cumin puff with tempered yoghurt. Both the dishes enticed us with their presentation and were soft and juicy having appropriate blend of spices. Later we were offered palette cleanser- Mango sorbet which was very refreshing. Appropriate portions were served as starters.

Starter Chicken duo garlic and cheese with khasta roti

After fifteen-twenty minutes, we were served with the main course a.) New Zealand Lamb Rack having Seven spices,curried polenta, Roganjosh Reduction, Tempered yoghurt dip b.) Sea Bass having Madras Curry, artichoke, asparagus and steamed snow peas c.) Green coriander flavoured chicken curry with cherry tomatoes d.) Hot tender lamb curry cooked with Jaisalmer chilli e.) Dal Makhani. All the dishes were delectable and finger licking. My favourite was Sea Bass and New Zealand Lamb Rack. Dal Makhani was outstanding. I cannot miss on assorted breads that were so well prepared with an attractive presentation that I could not resist them. I had a mushroom naan which was mouthwatering. It was not at all heavy on stomach.

Starter Dill n Kasundi Marinated Sole

The presentation of food clearly proved its hygienic preparation and quality. Then we had pre dessert palette cleanser – grape consomme with pomegranate. Desserts included chocolate pave , multi, pistachio snow and berry compote.

Service at Eau de Monsoon

Service was perfected by impeccably pre emptive staff who did not seem to interfere in our experience at all but were well aware of our needs. The staff was highly courteous and prompt.

Palette cleanser- Mango Sorbet

As per Anasuya Basu, the menu of this restaurant changes 60 to 40% every year where special attention is provided to spices and decors of delicacies.

The quality of raw materials and other ingredients is the utmost priority of Le Meridien. There is strict adherence to the packaging and quality standards. Staff at Le Meridien ensures that guests just don’t get a lavish meal but an experience. Guests are advised on the snacks, wines etc to cater to their needs as per their tastes and preferences. The aim at Eau de Monsoon is to take Indian cuisine to the next level.

New Zealand Lamb Rack

Overall, it was a great and experience at Eau de Monsoon at Le Meridien. I would recommend it to all.

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Some more photographs

Private Dining area

Another view of private dining area

Bar

Eau de Monsoon