The interest in global cuisines ensures that the cult classics and new entrants draw in patrons and drive revenues
As F&B revenues go, it is a proven fact that the segment has evolved to include several cutting-edge new concepts that are driving revenues and footfalls to restaurants within hotels. Over the years, F&B has begun contributing huge amounts to a hotel’s revenue stream, amounting to almost 35 to 50% of the bottom line, often on the back of the constant experimentation in the segment.
However, even today, despite all the innovation, the most iconic restaurants — which continue to draw loyal patrons even as they attract younger generation— are iconic restaurants serving international cuisines in India’s best hotels. They often stick to the parts well-known and experiment with the menus and cuisines only when necessary, which is why they are considered classics. Over the last few years, a host of new restaurants have joined the pantheon of the classics, on the back of sheer brilliance of the quality of cuisine on offer.
The specialty restaurants
Often named among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Wasabi by Morimoto at Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai is an absolute icon, regarded by many as India’s finest Japanese restaurant. “Since its inception in 2004, the restaurant has been offering contemporary Japanese food from the repertoire of Iron Chef Morimoto, presented with a contemporary twist. Besides, the ever popular signature dishes like White fish carpaccio, Black cod miso, and Aona Goma, the current extensive menu keeps changing and expanding,” says executive chef Amit Chowdhury.
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