Ronit B.
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I'm all for chef-driven restaurants, and Inja is easily one of the best I've visited in the country. For a nation that tends to "Indianise" every cuisine imaginable, it's shocking that I haven't come across a place that seamlessly blends cuisines as disparate as Indian and Japanese until now. One focuses on heat and depth of flavor, while the other prioritizes freshness and cleanliness; yet, Chef Adwait does a remarkable job marrying the two.
We went for the tasting menu and I highly recommend it. It's so good that it is actually difficult to pick a favorite. The Ganne ka ras is seemingly a simple dish, but getting the balance right on it is one of the most impressive things I've seen in a restaurant in years. The bread course—Mangalore buns with filter coffee butter—transported me right back to my ancestral home. It's the best Mangalore bun I've had that wasn't made by my grandmother or mother. The Crab Kuzhambu with Chawanmushi is the dish that best personifies the restaurant's name and philosophy, walking a tightrope of flavor with perfect balance.
I love the idea of the cocktail menu focusing on the five senses, and the drinks really live up to the expectations set by the gorgeously designed menu. We had the Galaxy, the In-Ja Picante, and Inja's Essence, all of which were lovely. However, if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the Bouquet—a delicate, masterfully crafted cocktail.
All of that would go to waste if the service wasn't up to par, so thank god Inja has Jennifer. Not only was she great conversation, but she also knew every dish like the back of her hand, pointing out the subtleties and themes across the food and cocktail menus. We truly had the most wonderful time. Inja has shot all the way up to become my favorite restaurant in Delhi.