1Q1 is a majestic art deco inspired kitchen and bar that serves authentic Asian cuisine and a smorgasbord of decadent cocktails. It has three distinct spaces - an elegant fine dining area for relaxed sit-down meals, a high-energy space marked by a stage and an oval-shaped island bar, and lastly, alfresco dining. FoodService India spoke to Anirudh Kheny, Partner, 1Q1 Kitchen & Bar to learn more about the company‘s latest menu offerings and its journey ahead.
Please offer a detailed lowdown of your establishment’s: menu offerings; format; concept.
The heart of 1Q1 is the food - Asian cuisine with an emphasis on authenticity and quality. We offer a variety of different Asian cuisines, which include Japanese, Nikkei (which is a confluence of Peruvian and Japanese food culture), Thai, Malaysian, Korean and Chinese. While delicious dim sums, sushi and the meats from the Robatayaki grill make up traditional fare, modernism is marked by Nikkei cuisine, which is a confluence of Peruvian and Japanese food culture.
1Q1 has 3 distinct spaces - an elegant fine dining area for relaxed sit-down meals, a high-energy space marked by a stage and an oval-shaped island bar, and lastly, alfresco dining by the robatayaki grill in the tropical garden outside.
A complete sensorial experience presentation of the food is as important as the taste for us. Every dish will be presented in a manner that elevates its experience like the classic sushi will be presented traditionally, whereas the South American sushi will have a Latin personality. Our Art Deco-inspired interiors; reminding you of a bygone age integrated with our authentic cuisine, eclectic cocktails and live music spanning different genres’ all together create a unique vibe.
What is the market positioning of your brand?
The market positioning of 1Q1 is solely based on quality and values that accentuate the type of service & impression that we portray. We maintain the highest quality when it comes to the market objectives that we set. Art Deco, quality food & drinks, unbelievable ambiance is what you can expect here. Our food is curated with the freshest and highest quality produce of meats, vegetables and ingredients to attain maximum authenticity and deal with mostly imported items. A dining experience at 1Q1 is not easily forgotten.
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