Ever since Delhi has taken a modern overturn, no cuisine is left untouched by its 21st century facelift. From gourmet pizzas to butter chicken spaghetti to gulab jamun brulee, a contemporary makeover has been given to all and under the watchful eye of passionate chefs, Delhi’s culinary scene has been invaded by modern gastronomy. Lately Pan Asian cuisine has joined the bandwagon by coming up with some fun quirky eateries that focuses on the contemporary side of Pan Asian cuisine. In the trendy food district of Cyber Hub is ‘TWIST’, a laid back modern eatery with an interesting Asian menu and attractive funky interiors. There is live music to keep you occupied between courses and fills up any lull in the conversation nicely. It’s a popular place for all kinds of age groups.
TWIST practices a wonderful Pan Asian menu that targets Chinese cuisine mostly. They have an extensive wine library to go with menu that pairs with the dishes beautifully. If you are a wine connoisseur then you will have a delightful time dipping into the collection. Menu is only marginally expensive so you can indulge with a free mind starting with the first course that features, Asian chicken satay, pork ribs, hawker style potato, lamb pot stickers, jade fish, dragon roll, tiger prawns Beijing style, tofu crunch, crispy calamari, orchid mushroom, green papaya salad, kernel corn, chicken 5 pepper, TWIST chicken wings and kimchi tofu. For second course try, tofu stack, kung pao chicken, coconut green, chilli ginger lamb, fiery prawn, king kong beans, pepper tenderloin, Singapore noodle, devil’s chicken angry sauce, silken route and citrus yu fish.
A trio of crème brulee will be an ideal finish to such a fabulous meal. Interiors of TWIST are quite attractive with eye-catching Asian paintings and oriental wallpapers. The restaurant is dimly lit adding a cosy intimate glow to the formal dining space. Mood lighting is sought after by the couples a lot. Families and foodies come in often to get their Chinese fix. If you happen to be part of a large group, ask to be seated in their private dining area, which is charmingly decorated with chandelier. On pleasing Delhi evenings seek a table in their outdoor space. TWIST will do perfectly for those looking for a low-key meal with a loved one, especially if they have a deep hankering for Chinese.
- The extensive wine collection here would be an additional treat for wine connoisseurs and foodies
- The window seat is the recommended place to sit here
- You can dance to the prolific tunes played by the DJ in the evenings