Nightclubs have always been Delhi’s Achilles Heel. But The Kimono Club has recently become one of the hottest destinations to head to. Located at one of the poshest of locales at the newly opened The Chanakya at Chanakyapuri, The Kimono Club is a seamless blend of superb Asian food curated by Chef Vikramjit Roy along with the added fun of a Champagne Bar and a nightclub all rolled into one.
The interiors are what Instragammers dream of, full of red and gold as the main contrasting colours and filled with sofas on all corners, glass ceiling, a 40 foot Bar along with a wine wall along with swings for Geishas to sit upon. But one of the most interesting propositions in the restaurant are the Champagne bells which allow you to procure anything from the Champagne cart including a range of cocktails along with that.
The food here is a true representative of Chef Vikramjit Roy’s previous experience at Tian, ITC Maurya and he brings all of that into action. There’s a light yet tasty Spinach and Sesame salad along with a range of dimsums that you must try out: with everything from water chestnut to chicken, lamb, and seafood. Our favourites include the Prawn Dimsum in Chili Oil along with the Pork Xiaolongbao. The menu at the Kimono Club is huge, so much so that it races between umpteen sections including a huge one on Seafood and even a Cold bar that serves Oysters.
There’s also an immense quantity of vegetarian dishes to handle but I am in love with my starter already, dehydrated lotus stems crispily fried with honey and Schezwan sauce glaze, a perfect accompaniment to the numerous Sparkling cocktails on offer. But if you are a fan of Chef Vikramjit Roy’s cooking, you wouldn’t leave The Kimono Club without trying out his signature Work Fried Soft Shelled Crab, the Classic Roasted Pork Belly with soy and mustard, the Sous Vid Duck and the Teppanyaki styled Tenderloin.
The dessert menu is one of my favourite ones, consisting of
