IHCL introduces Loya at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

🍽️ Loya at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has launched the third outpost of its signature North Indian restaurant, Loya, following successful debuts in Delhi and Bengaluru.

🌿 Concept & Cuisine

• Celebrates the culinary heritage of North India, spanning Punjab, Uttarakhand, Kashmir, and the Himalayan foothills.
• Features traditional cooking techniques like dhungaar (smoke infusion), dum (slow cooking), baghaar, sigdi, and sil-batta.
• Signature dishes include:
  • Gosht Ki Lazeez Pasliyan (succulent lamb ribs)
  • Dal Jakhiya (spiced lentils)
  • Loya Chaat (Mumbai-inspired street food twist)
  • Kulfi Pops and Kathal Baingan Bharta.

🍸 Bar & Beverage

• The bar menu, titled Panjj (five), offers cocktails inspired by Indian spices and elements.
• Wine program curated by sommelier Arth Jain, featuring both Indian terroir-driven wines and global vintages.

🏛️ Design & Experience

• Interiors evoke a North Indian caravanserai, with sandstone arches, geometric motifs, and serene water features.
• Immersive elements include:
  • Loya Qissa – storytelling sessions
  • Loya Bazaar – brunches inspired by historic marketplaces
  • Folk music curated by Shreyas Patkar.

Loya promises a multisensory journey that blends nostalgia with modern elegance—an elevated tribute to India’s rich culinary tapestry.

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