maybe the restaurant is not as big as it seems to be in the pictures but the laminated wooden flooring, comfortable furniture and the interesting choice of lighting fixtures do leave an impact on the observer. for a restaurant that claims to innovate indian cuisine around the concept of now hip molecular gastronomy, it certainly doesn’t do bad at all. test tubes with corks, beakers, funnels and water baths, bunsen burner kind of an apparatus, the process of condensation etc add a refreshingly new approach to the oft-repeated paneer-this-paneer-that. i liked the way a twist has been given to the dishes’ nomenclature, smartly toying with the ideas of caviar, margaritas and mojitos. there is a degree of innovation in thepresentationas well. flower pot which literally looks like one complete with a sprig of mint dug inside, has a chocolate exterior with ras malai stuffed interior, with dark chocolate spades to complete the picture of a gardening experience. the staff is very courteous and quick. the food was served hassle free.
now what i think the restaurant falls short of on is the taste per se. chocolate and desserts were too sweet, drinks all tasted the same more or less, menu is not at all diverse. there definitely is room for improvement.
nevertheless, for this unique experience a 4 star rating is not a bad idea!