Gone are the days when seafood used to be the domain of Bengal. Now this cuisine is relished across all the states making it popular among the masses. And the good thing about this cuisine is that it can work both as a main course as well as a side dish. Just make sure that the food cooked should be tender and firm at the same time. There are a plenty of restaurants serving seafood in Delhi/ NCR. This specially curated list of seafood serving restaurants is both for vegans veering towards being a pescatarian and seasoned seafood lovers.
Swagath: Located at Centre stage Mall Noida, this seafood specialty restaurant has recently launched their winter menu.
Feeling the pulse of food lovers’ palate, Swagath has introduced continental options to its menu which has been an instant hit, specially the Crab delicacies — crab soup and pan roasted crab cakes. Other favourites include champagne prawns and hungarian prawns.
The restaurant bears a modern and contemporary look with brightly painted walls to give a vivid and lively look to the interiors. The restaurant offers widest choice of sea food specialties from different regions like Malwani, Goa, Gomantak, Andhra, Chettinad, and Mangalore.
Each dish is cooked to perfection with distinct flavour from diverse coasts while using different proportions of spices. Swagath offers such a huge variety of coastal wonders in Koliwada, Malabari and Chettinad flavours, that it becomes difficult for you to ignore one while you opt for the other.
Prawns prepared in numerous variations are a unique treat in itself. There are also fish varieties in the menu cooked in Mangalorean and Malabari spices. The Bangda Gassi (traditional mackerel fish cooked in thick coconut gravy) is a must try here. They also have outlets in various places within Delhi.
Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon: Indulge your taste buds in authentic Thai flavours with the street foods of Thailand at Thai Pavilion, the award-winning Thai restaurant at Vivanta by Taj – Gurgaon. This culinary celebration of the vibrant food culture and piquant gastronomic delights of Thailand promises to teleport you to the bustling streets of Siam, well known for its sumptuous and mouth-watering offerings.
Savour delicacies from the streets of Thailand with a special menu curated by the hotel’s Master Thai Chef, Prajuab Shoosridam, featuring the most traditional and popular Thai street delicacies such as Talay Pan Takrai (barbecued seafood quenelles on lemongrass sticks), Hor Mok Pla (steamed fish in young coconut shell) along with other Thai dishes.
Chi Asian Cookhouse: Located at the DLF Mall of India, this restaurant offers Asia’s best food. Drawing from the street food culture of regions as diverse as Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and China, the menu features exciting new sections such as Satay Station, Dimsum Cart, Kimbap and Hawkers Wok that go well with bestsellers such as Bibimbap, Khao Suey, Hunan Pot and Malay Black Pepper Crab.
Spread across 1900 square feet, with a display kitchen and a seating capacity of 58 covers, their space is as vibrant as the streets these foods come from. The easy mix and match style of street food has been translated into a fun, friendly and casual restaurant identity. The lines of griddles, noodles, skewers and basket weaves fits in well with the visual language of the place which is well-designed, and welcoming. To top it all the open facade design perfectly complements the street style dining experience. All in all, Chi Asian Cookhouse is a place to unwind, to relax, to be yourself. But most importantly, it’s a place to have a great time
Sevilla– The Claridges: Despite Delhi being a landlocked city, Sevilla at The Claridges surprises its diners with a brilliant selection of fresh and delicious seafood dishes from fishes, prawns, squids, crabs, scallops and the like. These dishes offered at the restaurant are so versatile and simple that the seafood remains the hero of the dish even after using various cooking methods.
The pan seared himalayan trout with Seafood nage ia available at Sevilla, The Claridges which can be called as the signature dish. It is made using the Himalayan Trouts. The best part about the trout is that it is a fresh water dish, low in fat, high on Omega 3 and protein. The Himalayan Trout is delicious whichever way you cook it.
Zambar: Located at the Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, right from on the table signature items including Podis to Applam Vadas and starters like King Reichado, Calamari Butter Garlic to Srilankan Kotthu Roti, Zambar promises to be the best in coastal cuisine in the city. The most important factor on the new menu is the sea food served is a fresh catch every day.
The mains will take you on another gastronomical high with dishes such as authentic Goan Prawn Curry with Rice, Nellore Grab Masala, Putthu & Kodla Curry and a soulful Chicken Stew.For your sweet cravings, Zambar has on offer a delicious Coconut Jaggery Pudding and a variety of ice-creams among others.