This is not your typical butter chicken and naan affair. Tucked into New Delhi’s chic El Deco neighbourhood, it’s a rethink of Indian dining, playful yet polished, rooted yet refreshingly rebellious.
Co-founded by hospitality whizzes Prateek Arora, a wine connoisseur and restaurant pro and Ranjan Chopra of Zorba fame, Indy transforms tradition into a canvas for bold ideas.
Its interiors radiate earthy sophistication, walls in warm, spice-inspired hues, block-printed linens reminiscent of treasures from your dadi’s trunk, and mandala designs reimagined with minimalistic ease. It’s the India we know, but dressed for its Saturday best.
Chef Manish Dandriyal takes Indian staples on a joyride, spinning them into inventive creations that keep you guessing. A Banana Blossom Gyoza with bhang zeera chutney? Yes, please. Or how about Vazhakkai Chips dipping into hummus kissed with curry leaf tadka? As for the mains, the Barley Yakhni Gucchi Khichda comes as a buttery revelation, and the Varutharacha Mutton Curry with flaky Malabar parottas hits every nostalgic nerve. Don’t miss the Indy Malai Cassata, it’s like amping your favourite family kulfi into an Italian sunset.
Here, cocktails are an art, even without the booze. The pumpkin and cashew Peppy Kumdha is unexpectedly brilliant, much like the restaurant itself, a masterclass in blending tradition with irreverence.
Indy isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a mood board for modern India. A sundowner here? Unforgettable.
