MUMBAI, India, December 21/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The legendary Wasabi, the historical Harbour Bar and Golden Dragon at the iconic The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai reopened their doors.
“Today, we have come one more step closer to fulfilling our promise of rebuilding the Taj to its former glory.The opening of Wasabi Harbour Bar and Golden Dragon is an important milestone in the resurrection of The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. We are delighted to reopen its doors for guests, old and new.” said Mr. Karambir Kang, General Manager, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower.
Wasabi offers its guests an opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of the authentic Japanese culinary treasures. Guests will be happy to know that the ever popular old menu has been retained completely – they can still order any of their favourite dishes. However, Executive Chef Hemant Oberoi and his team have incorporated 14 new dishes, including new kinds of sushi, salads, cold dishes and even an authentic Japanese Curry.
To complete the culinary experience, the restaurant has introduced 12 new varieties of the famous Japanese rice wine – Sake and Japanese beers. To add to the exclusivity of the experience, the crockery used is Narumi and Renaut, and the cutlery from the house of Vilroy & Boch.
Wasabi is approached via a folding staircase from Harbour Bar which evokes a red carpet entry and welcomes guests into the restaurant. The host stand is backed by an installation of drifting cherry blossoms and the restaurant walls are crafted with traditional Japanese joinery. Placed like freestanding furniture in the space, the sushi counter and teppanyaki kitchen serve as focal points of activity. The key feature of Wasabi has been re-imagined as a bold, sculptural round table that dominates the room and is complemented by an over-scale custom hammered metal light fixture. Eight guests will be able to delight in an intimate private experience of the Tatami Room
It was in 1933 that Harbour Bar at The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai first opened its doors to the discerning Mumbai gentlemen and has since played host to decades of high-powered rendezvous’. Harbour Bar has the distinction of being Mumbai’s first licensed bar.
Rediscover the prohibition cocktails unique to Harbour Bar. The intoxicating list includes From the Harbour ‘since 1933’, a classic recipe which is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Let the bartender surprise you with ‘The Jamaican Cobbler’, ‘French 75’ or ‘The Hurricane’
Introducing several single malts and the best of wines from around the world – the Harbour Bar will be a connoisseur’s delight. A ‘Global Tapas’ has been introduced, with influences of flavours from Jamaica South East Asia, the Middle East and even some Cajun delicacies.
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