White Waters, a multi-cuisine place, contains a mixture of elements that CP has been waiting for, says Karan Bharadwaj, who ordered finger food while listening to the sound of a 25-ft waterfall built within the premises
A hint of nature can create wonders that you wouldn’t get, not even for a hundred dollars!
That’s the discovery we made during our recent visit to a newly launched outlet, White Waters in Block, Connaught Place. Opposite Odeon Cinema, this lounge-cum-restaurant provides some respite this season, especially as summer temperatures are likely to rise and break past records.
A small signboard shows the way to the first floor, where the staircase area is decorated with frames that capture India’s wildlife. This suggests a boisterous ambience ahead.
But when the 15 ft long glass doors open, one is welcomed by aquamarine colours all round.
The serene sound of falling water, although nothing is visible at the entry except for blue lights on the white walls, is fascinating enough to drive one inside. As we walked in, we saw a bunch of teenagers consuming hookah comfortably at one side, while a gang of women was having a kitty party at the other. The ladies appeared to be enjoying themselves in the setting.
“The outlet is loosely divided in different parts. There is a private dining area, a bar and exclusive area for two. For the private zone, you need to book in advance,” informed Ekansh Bansal, architect and a partner in White Waters. Our chat with Bansal was interrupted when we spotted a 25 ft waterfall behind the bar area, the defining highlight of this outlet. This waterfall justified the cool ambience of the place, shooting sprinkles of water in the air. If you really want to feel it, sit next to it.
Spread across 2500 sq ft area, this multi-cuisine restaurant, apart from its aqua theme, offers live DJ music and a menu of over 150 food items. We ordered dahi ke kebab, trio paneer tikka and honey chilli potatoes. The trio paneer tikka, chef told us, is served in three flavours — mint, spicy and less-spicy. Though the flavours tasted good, the spicy one was our pick. The lunch and dinner menu brings together flavours of the world in each category, ranging from finger food, salads, mains and our very own dessert specials. Next on our chart were elements of north India’s staple diet.
Dal Makhni, Subz Biryani, and Thai red curry. This red curry is a blend of spicy red chilli paste and coconut milk with an assortment of vegetables. The variety of breads was welcomed.
To put it straight, the restaurant offers quick service and warm hospitality, besides a gamut of delicious food. For veggies, corn methi malai is must. Corn is cooked in fenugreek and cashewnut gravy which leaves one asking for more. For non-vegetarians, there is special White Waters chicken, which we didn’t have. But Chef told us the cooking process is typical old Delhi style.
Did we tell you about the Mango Strawberry ice tea we ordered first and were yet to finishIJ
After running our eyes over the diverse variety of desserts, we zeroed in on trio of Cream Brule.
Among the vanilla, strawberry and coffee flavours of this brule, strawberry stood out.
Over all, the cool ambience, quality of food and affordable menu will make the place a part of your memory.