Veda, Connaught Place (CP), Central Delhi

The restaurant district of Connaught Place is usually bursting with aroma of good food and strums of guitar enticing the punters to step in and enjoy their evening. The open arched hallways of the area boasts of a series of snazzy restaurants and funky looking bars, each with a charm of its own. Some eateries like to be subtle and delicate in appearance but there are some places like, ‘Veda’ who have accumulated the fame for its striking appearance alone. The popularity of the restaurant relies not only on its food but its ambience too, which Veda has in abundance. If you want a little drama in your ambience, then do make it a point to book a table at Veda, which will come through on every level. The restaurant rests snugly in the H Block of the Outer Circle a little out of the way from the conventional lanes.

Veda is all about in-your-face glamour. Its décor is theatrical at best with dark mysterious appearance that hooks you into submission. The exposed brick walls are tall in height and are brightly painted, seeming even more so vibrant in the evening when all the lights come on. Heavy ornate framed mirrors in various sizes are mounted on the walls, giving the place an appearance of a castle or a royal dining room. An impressive collection of crystal chandeliers hangs from the ceiling throwing a dull light about the room. A heavy fall of curtains cover the windows so one feels to have stepped into an exotic surreal world of grandeur. Furniture is stylish and opulent. Veda is a fine dining space designed to mesmerize you.

The menu of Veda is as rich as its ambience. North-Indian and Mughlai cuisines are their forte, which they excel in. Dining at Veda may be a little expensive but it’s an experience worth indulging in. Begin your food journey of Veda with appetizers like, raan, tulsi paneer tikka, kakori kabab, malai broccoli, chicken kali mirch, nitrogen spinach chaat, jumbo prawns, Veda curry leaf, fish amritsari and hara kabab. The main course can be accompanied by a basket of breads or some aromatic biryani. Go with, rogan josh, handi lazeez, prawn masala, aloo udaygiri, nihari, moilee, paneer kundan kaliyan and chicken harapyaz masala. Wash down the meal with a nice mocktail or a drink of your choice.