Monsoon Delights at Lodi - The Garden Restaurant

Monsoon Delights at Lodi – The Garden Restaurant

New Delhi, August, 2014: It’s that time of the year again when traffic jams, flight delays, pothole-ridden streets and health problems become water cooler topics. But all said and done, the monsoons bring much-needed respite from the scorching summer heat, proving to be the perfect time to laze. So before the season completely turns to rain, we give you a headstart of the monsoon specials to help you soak in all the fun!

Monsoon Delights at Lodi

Lodi – The Garden Restaurant bring flavors of monsoon by hosting Monsoon Delights. The delectable menu includes a wide array of monsoon delicacies for your palate. The festival will run until August 31,2014. A meal for two people will cost Rs 1500 (exclusive of taxes). The Monsoon menu has been designed by Executive Chef, Elam Singh Rana, Lodi – The Garden Restaurant which will include variety of dishes made from seasonal vegetables that are grown in – house at Sewara farms in Noida.

Try out some interesting appetizers like Tempura batter fried prawns with wasabi mayo; Char grill chicken wings glazed with honey; Crispy fresh corn and cilantro cake with sweet and spicy chili sauce; Fresh lotus stem and water chestnut with rainy greens, mint and lime vinaigrette.

Main course includes Fresh chilies and three cheese tortillas with avocado and tomato tartar; Pan roasted  duck breast with tamarind and plum puree; Marinated grilled eggplant, baby corn, courgettes and shallots on a spiced nutty pilaf; Creamy mild coconut curry of taro roots, lotus root and bean with steam rice  

Desserts include Fresh grilled peach with honey yoghurt;

Apple strudel with vanilla. Cocktails include Miami, Sapphire, Holy Martini, Passion Tree and mocktails include Prince of wales, twist in berry, Green tower, Curacao Twist.

Savor modern European cuisines at Lodi - The Garden Restaurant

Best known as the capital’s favorite alfresco dining restaurant, Lodi – The Garden restaurant is situated in the heartland of Delhi lush botanical surroundings, pebbled walkways and bamboo railings, the restaurant is an extension of Lodhi Garden itself. With emphasis on fresh home grown products and seasonal ingredients, Lodi’s menu is an eclectic mix of European cuisine with Asian and Middle Eastern influences. The deli, serving home made fresh sauces, dips etc is the recent addition to the restaurant.

The restaurant is well known as a non institutional cultural hub. We work with well known & upcoming artists to organize a wide variety of events & gatherings.

Design & Architecture

The earthy & organic sensibility of Lodi – The Garden Restaurant is highlighted by its lush botanical surrounding, pebbled walkways, cane & wooden furniture and bamboo railings. The Lodi has seating that is split between the Atrium, the Bar Floor, the Terrace, the Garden Area and the Ground Floor.

The Garden area houses a variety of trees including the Jamun & Peepal tree, some more than a 100 years old. Comforting colors like orange have been used to ensure the seamless blending-in of the serene natural environment with that of the Restaurant.

F&B

Primarily a European menu with Middle Eastern influences, Lodi – The Garden Restaurant emphasizes on freshness and seasonality. The use of seasonal fruits and vegetables being the fundamental rule in Lodi’s kitchen, the restaurant revamps its menu every season, thus, providing a fresh menu every quarter, which not many places in Delhi can pride themselves on. With an extensive wine list & single malts, Lodi’s bar is a highlight for the restaurant. The Deli houses fresh homemade preserves, butters, sauces, dips & fresh organic vegetables.

The restaurant serves house specials such as Salate Horiatiki, herb crusted Manali Trout and Andaman Jheengha, using locally sourced, seasonal produce.  The Lodi Chocolate Mousse is a particular favourite.  Chefs maintain minimal cold storage of ingredients.  Herbs are grown in-house and Fresh fruit smoothies and vegetable juices are offered, subject to seasonal availability.