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| The legendary Veeraswamy has just undergone a stunning 80th birthday transformation, which has already won much praise from guests and critics. Family directors of Masala World; Ranjit Mathrani, Namita Panjabi and Camellia Panjabi, the trio behind Chutney Mary, Amaya and Masala Zone have transformed the restaurant to the reflect the glamour and glory it exuded in the 1920s. National Geographic, the highly respected travel magazine, has
named Veeraswamy as the No. 8 Best Destination & Special Restaurant
in the World in its list of the 10 Best Destination & Special
Restaurants in the World. This award is in the new edition of ‘National
Geographic’s 10 of the Best of Everything’. History |
It was established in 1926 at the same site by the great grandson of an
English General, and an Indian princess. The restaurant has been the rendezvous
of rich, famous, and fashionable lovers of Indian food. Customers included
Edward - Prince of Wales, King Gustav of Sweden, Pandit Nehru, Indira
Gandhi, Charlie Chaplin, King Hussein of Jordan, and Marlon Brando.
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Transformation
The décor which is luxurious, chic, and exotic reflects Veeraswamy’s
heritage and evokes Maharaja's palaces of the 1920s. The silver painted
ceiling has been lifted to its original height of 10 feet, while the dark
wooden floor has been laid with handmade Moghul floral design carpets
and Indian black granite speckled with gold.
Vividly coloured turbans
belonging to the Indian Maharajas who frequented the restaurant in the
early years are displayed on the walls. Kalighat style paintings from
Bengal, which evolved during the first 20 years of the 20th century, adorn
the restaurant. Silvered jali screens provide tantalising visual perspectives.
The lighting is dramatic and sparkly, combining rich Indian coloured glass
shades (handis) splendid chandeliers, candle stands, optical fibre lighting,
and illuminated back drops.
It is the ideal location for visitors to London in the heart of the West End - close to theatre land, fashionable shopping areas, and the rest of the entertainment district. It is also the perfect lunch venue with a light airy room located on the first floor overlooking the buzz of Regent Street.
The Cuisine
A new menu of classical dishes from throughout India is served alongside
more contemporary creations. It is prepared by a team of regional specialist
chefs recruited directly from India, each producing their own specialities.
(See Flavours of Our Food)
The other distinguishing
features, which it shares with the sister restaurants, Chutney Mary, Amaya,
and Masala Zones, are food rarely found in restaurants even in India;
dishes prepared authentically and freshly, as in Indian homes; great attention
to food presentation; and wines which complement individual dishes. (See
The Creators)
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Sister Restaurants
Veeraswamy's two fine dining sister restaurants Chutney Mary and Amaya
are the other two leading fine dining restaurants in the UK combining
good real Indian food with style. Masala Zone, their sibling, has also
taken London by storm in combining real Indian food at honest prices with
casual style. (See www.masalazone.com).
