Trishna situated on the footsteps of Mehrauli is a shrine for any gourmet explorer who wants to tantalize his taste buds with delectable western coastal cuisine before exploring the grandiloquent Mughal architecture. The Qutub Minar serves as an ethereal backdrop for the coastal feast served with north Indian smile which makes it an ideal place for rendezvous with the bygone era. Everything has be
en cultivated to give you a peaceful yet inviting vibe. An absence of glaring edges or elements makes everything flow together naturally. So whether you are sitting inside or outside, you will be in natures lap. Trishna opened in New Delhi is the third jewel in the Trishna’s legacy. The first restaurant opened in Mumbai in 1991 in the Fort district of Mumbai, and since then It is regarded as one of the world’s best seafood restaurants. Yuppies and film stars crowds into the rows of benches and tables alongside Trishna's old-time regulars, all devouring fresh seafood. The second venture in London is in the top bracket of sub continental dining in the capital. The place is tricked out very simply, with polished plaster & tasteful niches. The restaurant caters to the crem da la crème of London society and even motivated Oscar winner Freida Pinto to star in a movie named after it. The menu at Trishna is comprehensive and alluring, encompassing both the traditional as well as the latest evolution in coastal Indian cuisine, Enormous king crabs fresh from the Indian Ocean, awash in butter, and seasoned with garlic and pepper until they make the lips tingle but not sting. The tender little pomfret (a kind of butterfish) barbecued in the style of Hyderabad, with black pepper; deep-fried squid; and gorgeous, never-frozen tiger prawns grilled with mint. The place is best enjoyed after wearing a bib and getting your fingers into the King Crabs savoring throughout their l***y garlic and butter flavors. There’s plenty there for vegetarians too from luscious creamy cottage cheese cooked in tandoor until they are soft and juicy; to vegetables prepared over a charcoal sigri, tandoori clay oven and iron tawa as well as a variety of creative home-made desserts. The twin level restaurant has two distinct spaces each with its unique ambience. The ground is clean and minimalist feel is offset by tumbled marble, brickwork and glass. A casual, informal and sociable atmosphere prevails with the great buzz and energy. The second is a more laidback, airy space with natural light streaming from gazebos embraced in the sounds of the birds singing and under the shade of green trees. The overall effect is that of a peaceful abode in the midst of lushness owing to green manicured gardens surrounding it. Surrounded by foliage and natural light streaming through the lush green trees , endless vacationers can come here to talk about the minarets, fashion, art, style, music and camaraderie ; so really don’t mind to get captured while indulging in the mouthwatering recipes.