Travel + Leisure - India & South Asia
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Indian Accent, New Delhi
The critically acclaimed restaurant of chef Manish Mehrotra showcases inventive Indian cuisine by complementing the flavours and traditions of India with global ingredients and techniques. There is a six-course tasting menu, where each course is paired with a selection of wines from India and across the world. Think fig and goat cheese samosa; malai paneer, asparagus, and squash curry; potato sphere chaat served with white pea mash, and more avantgarde dishes. Housed within The Lodhi, it is a go-to for a luxurious dining experience. indianaccent.com
Bastian, Bandra
A sophisticated restaurant in the heart of Mumbai, Bastian is a crowdpleaser thanks to its innovative dishes, especially seafood. From hearty Bastian bowls that are a lunch favourite among city dwellers, truffleoil and soy dashi ceviche to lobster rolls, scallops, and the zesty deshelled mud crab, Bastian serves everything in style. They also do limited-edition seasonal dishes— like a Prawn Mango Habanero this summer—to always keep things creative. instagram.com/ bastianmumbai