#blahvsfood: Orient Express is India’s greatest restaurant that you’ve never even heard of!
It blows my mind how one of India’s greatest restaurants is also one of its least known. With the possible exception of Naar, I don’t know a more special restaurant experience than Orient Express. And this has been the case for more than forty years now. Orient Express is not a meal. It’s a time portal. Inspired by the legendary Orient Express train (and its many iterations) that was used by European aristocracy in the 20th century before the preeminence of air travel, you walk through the lobby of the Taj Palace into an elegantly luxurious train platform with a live pianist. You can sit and have a drink while waiting for your meal which is served in a space that’s a recreation of the dining cars in the Orient Express. Orient Express is a place for a special occasion. For birthdays and landmark’s and anniversaries. For people in love and people you love. This will seem very haute bourgeoisie so skip ahead if you want. But if you feel like splurging on the full Orient Express...
