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homebrews, infused spirits that highlight fresh ingredients and new
flavours. A toast to the tea culture but also it’s an ideal base for
imparting a unique flavour, the five tea cocktails range from Rose
Chamomile, Oolong Tea, Jasmine Tea to Hibiscus and Earl Grey Tea.
Tao-Fu presents a sliding horoscope wheel that features twelve new
drinks, one for each Chinese astrological sign in the zodiac. Choose a
drink based on your zodiac – it’s a great conversation starter. The
menu has been designed on an ipad, a sweet spot between whimsy
and functional.
WHAT YOU’RE EATING…
At the helm of the kitchen is Master Chef Fu Lei of Chinese origin who
brings years of experience and is known for his honest flavours, creative
touches and influences from his travels.
The menu at Tao-Fu reflects authentic Chinese dishes served in a
contemporary format inspired by various provinces in China,
particularly Sichuan, Guangdong, Hunan and Canton. Dishes are
authentic but not traditional with bold, intense flavours and an
emphasis on simple presentation acquired through quality ingredients.
Showcasing a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: the main
kitchen, dim sum counter and the hot pot – every occasion, from light
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lunches to long, luxurious dinners, feast on
our handcrafted dim sum menu ranging from
Shanghai Chicken Soup Dumpling with ginger
and goji berry, Lobster Siu Mai, Three Dozen
Puff or choose from any of the other 22
dim sums.
Don’t ignore the salad section, the Black
Fungus, Red Chili, Soy Garlic dressing is a
must order as is the Marinated Chicken in
chilli sauce – Sichuan style. Tao-Fu’s oval
barbeque oven revives a definitive Chinese
tradition that isn’t so prominent in India.
Order the Salt Baked Chicken, mushroom
wrapped in lotus leaf, a beautiful dish that
requires a hammer to crack it open – we enjoy
a bit of drama.
Dishes are designed to be shared – one such
popular dish cooked the traditional way is the
signature Traditional Beijing style Duck that
comes with pancakes, cucumber and scallion.
To end your meal on a sweet high, on offer are
the exquisitely crafted desserts.
WHERE YOU’RE SITTING…
Located on level 1 in the bustling JW Marriott
hotel, you approach two large doors revealing
the glow of an open kitchen, adding drama and
encouraging the feeling of unity.
Offering an authentic and transformable
dining atmosphere, Tao-Fu is skillfully
designed, sleek surfaces of rich teak wood,
dimly lit decorative lanterns inspired by dim
sum baskets, colour palettes that blend warm
neutral shades with punchy, saturated tones
of orange, grey and gold (chains). The space is
offset by blue and white patterned vases and
high ceilings, reminiscent of old China.
Divided into various nooks and corners and
separated by hand carved wood, Chinese
lattice designs, the restaurant can seat 134
guests spread over 6,727 Sq ft. The restaurant
allows diners privacy for leisurely meals,
corporate lunches, quick bites, raucous
celebrations and even has a 12-seater PDR.
The bar is placed at one end of the
restaurant and a DJ console making sure the
DJ is in tune with the energy. Taking
advantage of the Pune weather, there is a
beautiful and lush terrace sit out with buzzing
music and a high-energy bar.
Timings: Open lunch and dinner
Call: +91 2066832278; +91 96079 61190
Average meal for two: Rs3,000 without
alcohol