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Loya is a fine-dining restaurant located in the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi. It serves contemporary Indian cuisine, with a focus on regional dishes from all over India. The menu is extensive, with over 100 dishes to choose from.
The food at Loya is beautifully presented and incredibly flavorful. The ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality. The chefs use traditional Indian cooking techniques to bring out the natural flavors of the food.
Some of the signature dishes at Loya include the Tandoori Murgh, the Laal Maas, and the Dal Makhani. The Tandoori Murgh is a whole chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, and then cooked in a tandoor oven. The Laal Maas is a lamb curry that is slow-cooked in a clay pot. The Dal Makhani is a creamy lentil curry that is made with ghee and butter.
The service at Loya is impeccable. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. They are happy to make recommendations and answer any questions you may have.
The atmosphere at Loya is elegant and sophisticated. The dining room is decorated in warm colors and traditional Indian motifs. There is also a private dining room that can be reserved for special occasions.
Overall, Loya is a wonderful dining experience. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is luxurious. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a special dining experience in New Delhi.
We arrived today from South Africa. We’re pretty tired after a long flight , but went to Loya for dinner at the Taj Dehli. The chicken “Bhaddu Murg” was amazing and “Baingan Bharta “. Out of this world . Hospitality excellent .. great service from Divya and Isaac .. made the food experience even better with their descriptive stories of the food .. well worth the visit!
Delish food and impeccable service with great recommendations from the waiter Isaac. The bhaingan jackfruit dish was absolutely delish. A must try for vegetarians.
Unparalleled ambience with an exotic feel and best flavours for your bud. TAJ hospitality, management services food is unbeatable. Big salute for Mr Ratan Tata Sir.
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What an experience at Loya! The newest addition at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, An Indian concept restaurant reviving culinary traditions.
Loya means gathering on a festive occasion.
It takes diners on a #JourneyThroughTheNorth focussing on traditional flavours, long-preserved authentic recipes, locally procured ingredients and timeless cooking techniques.
From the Himalayan foothills Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand to Kashmir and Punjab, the food celebrates regional dishes and presents them in unique ways, playing with flavour combinations and textures.
The décor captures the essence perfectly. Every element is handcrafted.
It's all about fine details be it the latticed walls, ornate brass lanterns, colourful paintings showing bustling bazaar scenes from mughal & medieval times, kaleidoscopic drapes, beautiful pillars with 5 patterns and stonework & grand arches.
The rustic, aesthetic and earthy vibe along with an elegant and soothing ambience offers a warm, homely and comforting experience.
The open kitchen allows guests to see the traditional cooking styles from their tables.
The way this place acquaints with fresh spices and art of slow cooking and smoking, cooking techniques of dungaar, aromatics of baghar, cooking over an open fire, spices tempered in hot oil & sigdi and pounding masalas with silbatta, pestle and mortar is what makes them stand out.
The flavourful dishes are divided into courses- Pella swaad (appetizers), Saajha swaad (main course) and mittha (desserts). They are served in copper vessels & earthenware.
The meal was a brilliant example of simplicity and subtlety. The food was delicious and flavours, clean.
Indulgent dishes like Kachori chaat, Bharwan karare kulche, Gosht chilli murg tikka, Chapli paratha, Paneer chakki, Kangra kodhia Gosht, kathal baingan bharta, Dal jhakiya, Gosht biryani with ori raita, Gucchi kala moti pulao alongside Gola paratha and Amritsar wadi kulcha took us on a sensorial culinary journey par excellence.
Pair your meal with handcrafted cocktails from the 'Loya Paanch' cocktail program inspired by number 5 & it's significance and sip on magical creations as here local spirits are presented with a contemporary twist with the use of ingredients like mulethi, saffron and paan.
The bar (show stealer) is inspired by the Himalayan waterfalls and the drinks have fresh Himalayan herbs.
• Signature Cocktails (must try) - Gulaab, Mulethi, Sparkling Saffron and Masala whisky
The perfect conclusion to the Loya culinary journey were the desserts followed by Make your own Mukhwaas - concoction of dry ginger, mishri, date supari and dehydrated paan.
• Signature desserts (must try) - Badana pearls, Crisp jalebis with thickened pista-chuara-kesar milk, Kulfi pop and Gud ke Maan.
So, head over for an experiential dining experience. Loya is worth a bookmark for your next festive (read feastive) celebration.
The team is great. Isaac and Rajnish from the bar, along with Mr Shekhar were exceptionally good
Cocktails were amazing, a very unique and thought out menu
Ambience is outstanding
Food is good, nothing to complain about but not out of the world - however dessert was excellent
Really good food, unique dishes with a meaning and very different yet authentic flavours. Everything from the food to even the cocktails was just brilliant. Surya was helpful and ensured we had a table without much wait for a birthday celebration
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The stunning bar at the centre of Loya sets the tone for a fantastic dining experience. In a city where restaurants and cafes are known for their vibe, Loya stands out with its unique atmosphere. The food is an absolute delight, with a focus on the rediscovery of flavours from northern India. The Kangra Mutton is a must-try, and the authentic flavours of Himachal are reflected in dishes like gucchhi kama moti pulao.
One of the highlights of dining at Loya is how it transports you back to your roots. My mother, who hails from Himachal, had a gala time reminiscing about her days back home. The restaurant is relatively new, but it certainly doesn't feel that way. It's a must-visit for anyone in the area, who want good vibes and great food.
While the prices may be on the higher side, the quantity of food is ample, making it a worthwhile investment. Overall, Loya is an exceptional restaurant that you must take your parents to. The food is outstanding, and the ambiance is nothing short of delightful. ✨
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Inaugural Dinner at Loya, Taj Palace
12 October 2022
An immense pleasure & an innate feeling of Pride in Tajness, as we were gracefully ushered in as the 1st Guests into this aesthetic, ambient & aromatic "LOYA"; the neo-tastebud tantalizer, in the gastronomic fusion of Delhi
I had some good conversations with Executive Chef Rajesh Wadhwa Ji, beginning near the Durbar Hall where Indian Of The Year 2022 Awards was being hosted by CNNNews18 & being joined in by Mr Nayan Seth, Ms Ananya Mukherjee, Mr Harsh Singh & Team Chef Gagan as we reached Loya & it was indeed a pleasure meeting Mr Taljinder Singh as well at Loya this evening
Shivya welcomed all guests with a refreshing cooler in a small bottle; reminiscent of Cola Days of 1980s in School
As a first impression, it is by far the best restaurant in Delhi today & has great flavours in it's repertoire that covers cuisines from North India with sumptuous dishes from even Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh
Options to relish a drink in form of Cocktails & Mocktails are HEARTy & you will have to glance through the Bar Menu Folder to discern that subtle HEART ! Let them know if you find the HEART there
Vast options to choose from a well curated Food Menu, something Executive Chef Wadhwa has been very passionate about while curating for many moons now & description there begins with that of methods of cooking; ranging from Sigri, through Dungar to Dum Pukth, to listing some some licious meats & appetizing dishes
Being the 1st meal here, we indulged in some Masala Whiskey with a twist on Bourbon, a Chilean Merlot and of course a Mocktail for underaged VIP in Family, from the Bar, that was handled well by Team Hemant & in absence of Mixology Maestro and my friend Joel, who is in Australia to renew his Visa
The gastronomic experience was flavourful & food was cooked & served by Mr Piyush, Mr Arjun, Ms Komal & Ms Shristi, who also described the table layout and ambience with historical background & perspective
Bharwan Karare Kulche which had crispiness, was handmade on an old-time toaster and was served with Channa & radish relish; an appetizer that was balanced in texture & was tantilizing too
Sigri Machi had a good tinge of blackened lemon & garlic, that had a good sensory effect as a marinade
Chef Manushka got us a flavourful appetizer, with crispies. as a 'Dal Chaat', with central ingredient being lentil and her introduction to various forms of cooking being done at Loya was informative too
Attari Murg (Just like it is made near border town of Attari, Pinjab) & Loya Mutton (Falling off the Bone) were delicious and Dal Jhakiya with 'Double Tadka' by Chef Manushka (2nd time tadka for me making a short video) with that crunch of Jhakiya (Flavour of Uttarakhand) was simple Soul Food !
Kulfi Pop, as a dessert, came with four 'Flavours on a Stick' and were easy to make a choice from, as each suited our palate differently and 'Falooda' with Rabri in a Chocolate 'Matka' had a great colourful presentation, as one also noticed few guests devouring some 'Dudh Jalebi' which was presented with milk in a proclean can with a jalebi on top (Next time for us)
It was an energetic atmosphere at Loya with staff being 100% upbeat to make it a grand evening and a memorable one for all, while the pitch at the Bar at Loya was mellow with shades of some loud cheers, as guests felt nice in the ambience this evening
Open Kitchen and my sneek peek prior to dinner time was heartening as some young Chefs and Stewards were being briefed and that buzz of Smiles all around was noticeable too
Our compliments to each of of you at Taj Palace & at Loya who was involved for creating this Soulful Eatery & making this evening an amazing one
One would be here more often and Loya feels like a new found food love in town !
Thank You Team Taj for bringing to us this well conceived, classy, cookery delight in Delhi and it was an honour to be the 'First Guest' this evening, as Loya welcomed Guests to experience the Tajness
Best wishes and warm regards
Cheers!
JAI HIND🇮🇳
Colonel Rohit Dev
New Delhi, India
First their cocktails are simply fantastcic. I asked for whiskey sour which wasn’t on menu but bartender graciously made one for me and it was Yum !!!
Must try kulfi at the end- it was put together very well.
Lastly their mukhwaas ( mouth freshener) was an experience by itself. It’s brought to your table and mixed as per your ask and served fresh.
Truly unique and memorable experience !!!! Thank you Loya team 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 !!!
Amazing experience! Had a great birthday dinner at Loya, the staff shared beautiful historical relevance of each of the dishes we ordered... at the end of it, I was pampered with a beautiful chocolate cake! Spectacular service - Jayeeta took great care of us throughout our dinner!
The decor of the place is superb I had an excellent service and the food was sensational along with great accompaniment of drinks. Highly recommend to come here especially if you're staying at the taj.
Brilliant food. Beyond magical ambience and meticulously and artistically designed menu. A brainchild of Rajesh Bharadwaj, the man who built Junoon - the pride of India in New York!
I planned my mom's birthday treat in Taj Loya. She loved the experience. All staff were very professional and provided goodservice. My parent's enjoyed the dinner.
Very nice hospitality by Loya staff, plus the food also was really nice. Although it was slightly expensive, however it’s worth the experience you have there. Would surely prefer visiting again. Thanks guys !
Outstanding experience - food, service and ambience
Suryadeep, Srishti really lived the value of our Country’s culture of “athithi devo bhava”. Thank you Nayan and Harsh
Dear Puneet. You have a great team.
Sanjay khanna
Service can be better.
The servers didnt care to serve us their supposedly unique mouth freshners and wet tissues in the end!
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