At a time when fine dining restaurants across the country are leaning towards modern or inventive interpretations of Indian cuisine, celebrated chef Manish Mehrotra has introduced NISABA, a fine-casual restaurant offering soulful Indian food at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum Complex. Ahead of its public opening, a private preview was hosted for The Times of India Heritage Table, offering guests a first experience of the exclusive dining concept through a specially curated tasting menu and the unveiling of a bespoke Times -inspired dessert.‘It’s soulfood food in a beautiful environment’As guests enter, they are welcomed by a sculpture by artist Dhananjay Singh, reflecting the rhythm of growth. The resto’s name reflects a philosophy rooted in nourishment and abundance. “NISABA is an ancient goddess of grain. We really wanted a name which was global, but the food we are making here is my kind of Indian food – non-intimidating. One does not need to sit for three or four hours for a tasting menu. It is soulful Indian food in a beautiful environment,” shares the chef and founder. Commenting on the collaboration, Satyan Gajwani, Chairman, Times Internet, said, “NISABA represents a thoughtful coming together of heritage, innovation and creative excellence, values that resonate deeply with us at Times Internet. Chef Mehrotra’s ability to tell stories through food mirrors how The Times of India has chronicled India’s journey over generations. With the Heritage Table, we are delighted to create a space that celebrates legacy while embracing contemporary Indian expression, set against the unique backdrop of Sunder Nursery.”‘The idea behind the dessert is to celebrate the history of The Times of India newspaper’A key highlight of the space is The Times of India Heritage Table, an exclusive private dining experience created in collaboration with The Times of India . Designed for intimate gatherings, it offers a curated vegetarian tasting menu featuring dishes such as beetroot and goat cheese dahi vada , sweet corn avocado chaat , samosa with Moradabadi dal , mushroom chop , and Lucknowi matar tikki served on khasta mathri . The experience also includes a specially curated Times of India dessert. “We have planned a vegetarian desi menu for the Heritage Table. The dessert comes from the concept of chai pe charcha – with hints of chocolate, flavours of tea, macarons and a Times of India logo, served on a very old Times paper. The idea is to celebrate the history of the newspaper,” says the chef. Times Black ICICI Bank Visa Card members can try out The Heritage Table to enjoy some special experiences, like the Times -inspired dessert.For more details, visit : www.timesblack.com
