Description
Built in 1903, the Taj Mahal Palace is an architectural marvel that combines Moorish, Eastern, and Florentine styles. With panoramic views of the Gulf of Oman, it exhibits contemporary Indian influences along with beautiful alabaster vaulted ceilings, onyx columns, elegant arches, hand-woven silk carpets, crystal chandeliers, a magnificent art collection, and an eclectic collection of furniture. Its dining options include the Sea Lounge and a wide range of culinary experiences at iconic restaurants such as Wasabi, Golden Dragon, and Souk.
Restaurant
Recognized by San Pelligrinoas one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2016, Wasabi by Morimoto offers its guests authentic Japanese culinary treasures from the repertoires of Iron Chef Morimoto. The ingredients, including seafood and Wasabi, are specially flown down from Japan. Besides, the ever popular signature dishes like White fish carpaccio, Black cod miso, Wasabi cremebrulee, the already extensive menu keeps expanding and changing.
On the first floor of the Palace Wing, Sea lounge offers old colonial charm with art deco furniture enhanced by its spectacular view of the Arabian Sea. It is considered to be a city institution for traditional Afternoon Tea featuring an elaborate buffet spread of classic English delicacies and Local Indian favourites complemented with a selection of the world’s finest teas and coffees. Sea Lounge is a favouritefor its light lunch and dinner fare and Mumbai street food. In the evenings, our live crooners melodious tunes create the perfect mood for the night ahead. Guests may choose to opt for a quiet glass of Champagne or a cocktail as they watch the lights from the moving ships on the harbour.
Souk, our rooftop restaurant in South Mumbai, offers marvellous views of the Mumbai harbour, Gateway of India and the vibrant Colaba art district. Souk serves a eclectic a la carte Mediterranean menu spanning the cuisines of Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Greece, Turkey and Egypt. Our Syrian chef Simoun Chakour is renowned for his elaborate champagne brunch on Sunday, where the food, sunshine and laughter are best extended over freshly brewed Moroccan Mint Tea and Turkish coffee.
Golden Dragon at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, is known for its talented chefs and exotic Sichuan and Cantonese preparations. Most notable specialities include the Sunday Dim Sum Brunch buffet with extensive varieties of succulent dim sums, and the live kitchen plating of authentic delicacies like Peking Duck and Beggar’s Chicken.
Unwind by the pool on cosy rattan furniture at Aquarius, the outdoor restaurant of The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Set amidst a lush green landscape, this unique poolside eatery offers all residents dedicated smoking cabanas, enticing light bites and desserts, and an exhaustive range of mocktails and alcoholic beverages.
The Harbour Bar at The Taj Mahal Palace is Mumbai’s first licensed lounge bar. Savour fine malts, exclusive wines, exotic cocktails and delectable global tapas in an intimate setting with cosy seating. Don’t miss From the Harbour since 1933, the signature cocktail from the Prohibition Era.
"As India's first all-day dining, Shamiana gained an immediate and lifelong fan following of globe-trotting guests when it opened its doors in 1973. Today, the renovated restaurant in Mumbai is a vision in white with colonial-era fabric fans in a tent-like canopy, a pastel mosaic carpet and mirrored ceiling. Enjoy a superb breakfast buffet in Colaba with friends, surrounded by the open kitchen, a live dessert station and black and white photographs of high profile guests including Cindy Crawford and Louis Armstrong on the walls. For lunch and dinner, the Taj Autograph menu offers iconic dishes from our hotels around the world. Other standouts include classic comfort food from Mumbai – the Keema Pao and Prawn Patio are house favourites - to Paris and Naples".
Loya Restaurant celebrates the diverse flavours of the north of the subcontinent with a revival of traditional recipes, legacy techniques, and a vibrant atmosphere. Opening hours: lunch from 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm; dinner: from 6.00 pm to 11.45 pm. Cuisine: North Indian. Dress code: smart casual wear. Age policy: over 10 years old.
