IN Japanese cuisine, minimalism is the resounding aesthetic—it embodies a philosophy where beauty lies in the idea that 'less is more'. This approach treats subtlety as a powerful flavour as each dish invites diners to embrace simplicity, offering an infinite opening to the breadth of human expression and taste. At INJA, an Indo-Japanese restaurant in Delhi's Manor Hotel, Chef Adwait Anantwar embraces this minimalism, blending it with Indian culinary traditions that bring complexity and boldness.
“When one imagines fine dining, it feels cold and distant,” says fellow diner Chayanika Iyer. “But the food at INJA, presented with such meticulousness and warmth, has washed away that perception.”
Art of fusion
This warmth is evident from the very first bite of Aam Papad-Tuna, a clever pairing of raw tuna with a thin slice of aam papad. “It's a minimalist dish, but so much goes into that small bite,” says Chef Adwait of this dish that starts the 14-course tasting menu. As the tasting menu progresses, the fusion deepens. Khasi Chicken-Horenso, for instance, features wood that the chef brought back from Japan, recreating the imagery of cherry blossoms on the table. “With the Khasi chicken, we roll it in spinach leaves, and there are two jellies—konju jelly and chicken feet jelly. It's inspired by goma-ae, a Japanese spinach salad with sesame dressing,” he explains. In the Aloo Chop-Buff Tartare too, a humble Indian street snack meets a refined twist with tender buffalo tartare.
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