MEGU Opens at The Leela Palace New Delhi

MEGU Opens at The Leela Palace New Delhi
With delectable modern Japanese cuisine, world class service and cutting-edge yet serene aesthetics, MEGU is all set to elevate the Japanese dining experience in the city.

The restaurant décor by Design Studio Spin Inc. features a signature Crystal Buddha elevated over a pool of water with a Japanese Bonsho bell suspended from the ceiling. The 800lb bell at MEGU New Delhi invokes the classical Japanese handiwork in the Todaiji temple in Nara, Japan. Blending ultra-modern design with elements from ancient Japanese culture, the end result is spectacular: floor-to-ceiling dark oak-wood columns; antique silk Kimono fabric adorning the walls of the private dining room and a bright Origami pattern embellishing the sushi bar. Following the East-Asian colour theme of red and black, lacquered channels at MEGU showcase the aesthetics of a traditional Japanese restaurant.

Some of MEGU's international signature dishes include MEGU Oriental Salad, Salmon Tartare, Hamachi Carpaccio, MEGU Original Crispy Asparagus, Crispy Kanzuri Shrimp and MEGU Wagyu Carpaccio. MEGU invites epicureans to an innovative gustatory experience, whilst each dish at MEGU is presented in a specially-designed handcrafted plate or bowl inspired by the dish itself. The ingredients used have been meticulously selected by expert chefs over years of research across Japan, the United States, Europe and Canada which now results in the exquisite culinary creations offered.

The opening of MEGU marks the premiere of the revered restaurant in India. It offers an impressive wine list of nearly 400 labels including some of the world's best labels like Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Richebourg, Petrus, La Tache and Dom Enotheque that perfectly compliment the culinary odyssey on offer. MEGU is the first and the only restaurant in the country to offer sparkling sake, each available by either carafe or bottle.

Bringing to the city the concept of sophisticated organic dining, MEGU will also be serving volcanic, spring and natural mineral water to its guests. Located on the lobby level of The Leela Palace New Delhi, the restaurant has 72 seats with additional outdoor alfresco seating available from October through March.

For further information please visit www.theleela.com