ZEN at The Park Hotels – The Theatre of Food

KOLKATTA, India - July 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Zen: the contemporary, specialty restaurant at The Park, Kolkata is now ready to evolve… After spoiling Kolkatans with its array of exquisite Japanese food, the new menu at Zen brings with it a huge plethora of newer gourmet experiences. Feast on the new selection of Sushi and Maki, prepared exclusively by Chef Ananchai for The Park. Zen will also have a completely new range of exotic Sashimi.

The new menu will also move out of the Japanese Bento Box and introduce a selection of a la carte Japanesedishes. Of course, all the popular spreads from the old menu have been retained but they have been given a brand new avatar.

Zen has also taken special care to see that Vegetarians are not left out from this epicurean pleasure trip with a spanking new range of grub for them such as the Fresh Seaweed Salad, Edamame and much more. Zen will also be the first restaurant in the city to introduce fresh Wasabi. What’s more, the new menu comes replete with beverage recommendations from our in-house specialists to keep the food and beverage pairing in sync with the overall dining experience.

From the Bento Sashimi Mori Matsu, Salmon Hot Cheese Sushi, the vegetarian Green Hana Maki and the famed Yakitori Shio Yaki to the quintessential Chinese Fried Basa in Honey Mustard Sauce and Pork Ribs in Thai Style Lemongrass Sauce – a glance through the new menu at Zen is like a trip to the Orient! Those with sweet tooth can indulge in desserts from the Far East like Oshirugo Roll, Tofu Cheese Cake and the Japanese Red Bean Spring Roll with Green Tea Ice Cream.

A note on Zen: Applying their trademark Asian minimalist flair to the décor, designers Conran & Partners, London, UK  designed the concept of overlapping petals of a lotus flower, leading to the idea of layers and screens, and the way the restaurant opens up in a sequence of spaces… The design of the restaurant begins with a minimalist and monochromatic theme, but gradually veers towards something really plush with an air of enforced exclusivity.

Transiting down the long waiting alley from the entrance resembling a shady forest path, with lights entering through the twisted fins from the restaurant, the search terminates at the natural polished wooden hostess desk and from here the first space of the restaurant is fully visible.

This room contains three large square tables each seating eight people. They are illuminated by glowing glass and silk light columns hanging from the ceiling. In the center of each table is a shallow glass pool containing white lotus flowers. Behind a solid black and gold Chinese patterned silk partition lies a fourth table for further privacy.

The main restaurant space has been resurrected to enact a vibrant, attractive “Theatre of food”.  The all-open kitchen with a white marble Japanese bar counter, acts as the centre stage of the “cooking theatre”.  Different section of the “theatre” features a distinct genre of cuisine. At each section of the beautiful show kitchen celebrated Chinese, Japanese and Thai chefs are present to put up a culinary performance to the guests.

Zen, the ultimate gourmet destination, will be pleased to host you!

Dinner: Weekdays 7:30 pm- Midnight, Mondays closed

Sunday brunch: 12 noon - 3:30 pm

Average cost per person – INR 1500++ WITHOUT ALCOHOL

Average cost per person – INR 2500++ WITH ALCOHOL

For more information, call:

Hem Dhillon

Associate Director, Events and PR

hdhillon@theparkhotels.com, 9051054954

Deblina Chakravorty

Manager, Events and PR

events.cal@theparkhotels.com, 9330260402

Diksha Varma

Events and PR Associate

pr.cal@theparkhotels.com, 9007031333