`Food presentation is vital for a good dining experience'



After impressing Delhi with his brand, restaurateur Priyank Sukhija is all set to make a foray into the city's food space with his restobar, Tamasha. BT catches up with Priyank, a foodie and an avid traveller...

Tell us about the food philosophy at Tamasha.

Good food is the fundamental reason to dine out. Experimentation is essential to ensure that dining experiences do not get monotonous. We have reintroduced traditional Indian classics with a contemporary twist and the zing of modern flavours at the restobar. It belongs to a wider audience; hence we have experimented with a variety of ingredients from across the nation and beyond. It is essential to have the right balance of flavours, quality food and presentation. The Indian palette is accustomed to an array of aromatic and flavourful dishes. We are bringing to Mumbai the `tadka' of fusion.Every dish on the menu here is curated by our chefs to cater to the Mumbaikar's palette, all while retaining the originality of the brand.

What are the other essentials of a good dining experience?

Food presentation is a vital component.One just cannot do without the art of pres entation and great service. The staff must be cordial and warm with each diner. This enhances your appetite and adds to the pleasure obtained from the food that is being served to you. Balancing variety with the contrast of flavours and textures in a dish is the key element to good plating and presentation. Modern cuisine is often about having a variety of textures on the plate, but how these textures are combined is just as important. Apart from the food and service, each element of the cutlery and crockery has been handpicked or custom designed and is unique to Tamasha Mumbai, hence adding to the unique dining experience.

What about the interiors?

Chic, eclectic and urban are the three terms that inspire the ambience of the restobar. It comprises classy seating amalgamating chic interiors to accentuate the space. The plush interiors are absolutely modern in style and design. With a combination of brick and distressed wood, the interiors are accentuated by inviting dangling mood lighting that elegantly reflect onto the mirrors trailing across the ceiling, conveying the grace and royalty of extravagant chandeliers. This place is for people who appreciate grandeur and the finer nuances. Each element of the décor has been carefully chosen, some handpicked and even designed by me and hence, are representative of what the brands stands for.

So what are the drinks Mumbaikars must watch out for?

The expansive menu boasts of molecular mixology . It is the utilisation of modern techniques and scientific compounding to create cocktails with differential textures, flavours and elements. The techniques our house mixologist uses include spherification, gelification, hot infusion siphon, foams and airs, aromatic fog or mist, distilling ingredients at negative temperatures, smoking flavoured ice and more.Personally , I am an ardent fan of cocktails and mocktails that are balanced, flavourful and well-presented and thus. insist on the same in each of my establishments.

Where: Tamasha, Ground floor , Victoria House, EB Marg, Lower Parel Call: 022-33951579