Hyatt’s newest offering comes in the form of Hyatt Regency, Gurgaon. About to turn two years old, this magnificent yet ebullient property exudes an air of class about it. With tremendous amounts of space at their disposal, their multi cuisine all day dining restaurant Kitchen District is a marvel to behold. With their Awadhi restaurant Lavana being in the process of being opened in the next 2 months, Kitchen District has emerged as the workhorse of this mammoth hotel. Keeping in sync with global clientele that this restaurant gets, Kitchen District is serving out some delectable European, Pan Asian and Indian grub.
Situated on the first floor of the Hotel, the restaurant has a big airy feel to it with light streaming in through gigantic windows and the seating places spread apart. A multi cuisine restaurant demands a multiple seating option and this is what the Kitchen District provides. Combine that with Hyatt’s superb hospitality and it becomes a place which makes you come back.
Our meal starts off with a bang. There are some crispy Zucchini fritters and deep fried Calamari on offer. The Zucchini is a revelation in itself, the traditional Indian pastime Pakoras made with the exotic Zucchini. There is a crunch along with a splash of fresh flavours on the palate.
The deep fried Calamari on the other hand with the semolina coating retains its slightly rubbery texture but the candied garlic dip spruces it up with loads of sweet flavours.
The non-vegetarian yakitori had the chicken meatballs and chicken wings. Beautifully prepared in a sweet sauce, this straight off the grill preparation hits your palate with a multitude of flavours while your teeth cut through the chicken with relative ease.
Next in line was the decadent Laksa. Creamy coconut milk cooked with turmeric, lemongrass, mushrooms and exotic vegetables, it is an explosion of earthy, creamy, sprightly tastes upon your palate.
The Zaffrani Paneer Tikka also makes an appearance. The soft, creamy cottage cheese combines in a perfection with the royalty of the saffron.
In the mains, we try out the Paneer Kofta Curry along with a Thengai Attu Kari. Although poles apart, both dishes retain their authenticity. The Paneer is boldly Punjabi with a creamy texture and spices of North India exploding through.
The Mutton Curry is decadently Tamilian with the earthy spices of south India enveloping the fall of the bone meat.
We polish them off with a sweet and sour Kal Dosa and a Muttu Parantha. A spin off on the East Indian classic, the crispy Parantha houses not only egg but some chili and ginger along with it to boost the taste.
The Continental section includes the Crispy Roasted Duck. The crispy texture of the skin of the duck makes a marriage with the soft citrusy orange marmalade.
Back to Asia, we taste the vegetables in the Black Bean sauce and the Tiger Prawns in the Black Pepper sauce along with some mildly scented Jasmine rice.
We end our meal with a decadently sinful Ice Cream in Macaroons. Vanilla Macaroons housing an earthy Pistachio ice cream with Raspberry Coulis. A treat for the senses, the textures and flavours are something that require to close your eyes and enjoy. There’s loads of sweet, sour, creamy, crispy in this one.
Hyatt’s workhorse comes out a winner in a test of tastes. Although being a multi cuisine restaurant, the production of authentic flavours at every table is what sets this behemoth apart.
