The fragrances and flavours of

The fragrances and flavours of Onam are back!

Experience the taste of the most-authentic Kerala delicacies this Onam with the Taj Hotels in Chennai. Guests can order food with Qmin from the iconic restaurants from Taj Coromandel, Taj Connemara, Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa, and Vivanta Chennai, IT Expressway. The exclusively crafted veg and non-veg thali menus are an amalgamation of the all-time classic favourites from Kerala!

Guests can indulge in this festival of joy with delicacies like Avial and Mathanga Vanpayar Erissery from Taj Coromandel;  Mutton Coconut Fry and Palada Payasam from Taj Connemara; Pumpkin Eriserry and Pal Ada Pradhaman from Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa; and Travancore Chicken Fry and Eali Ada from Vivanta Chennai, IT Expressway, and much more! 

With Qmin, guests can order eco-friendly and consciously packed delicious Thalis from their favourite restaurants and have them delivered at their doorstep. Qmin’s stringent protocols of safety and hygiene include contact-less delivery and the mandatory use of protective gear for delivery executives in thoroughly sanitized vehicles. The packaging is eco-friendly utilizing bio-degradable materials, and with customized insulation boxes to preserve the food whilst being delivered. 

Relish the quintessential delicacies now at your doorstep!

Date: August 29 - 31 |  To place your order / for more details, please call 1800 266 7646. Or visit www.qmin.co.in

Rejoice in an Indulgent Chocolate Fondue Feast!

Rejoice in an Indulgent Chocolate Fondue Feast!

~ Tea Lounge, Taj Coromandel ~ 

Who doesn’t love a classic fondue pot of delicious and gooey melted chocolate! This festive season,

Taj Coromandel invites you to revel in a chocolate fondue feast with a range of indulgent delights!

Delve into an assortment of sinful chocolates like Bitter Chocolate, Gold chocolate, Ruby chocolate, Semi Sweet and Milk Chocolate. These delicious tastes are brought to you from various regions from across the world like Ghana, Madagascar, Sao Tome, and Java. Melted to perfection and served with delicious accompaniments like homemade fruit flavoured marshmallows, Macaroons, pate de fruit, hand rolled chocolate fudges, home baked Scottish shortbreads, and vernier cakes, this delightful experience is  a must-try this festive season! 

Have fun dipping your favourite seasonal fruit or marshmallows into this decadent chocolate fondue! Embellish this experience with tea, coffee or even a glass of champagne!

December 15 – 31  |  Tea Lounge at the Lobby Level  |  INR 1000 plus taxes for fondue with accompaniments (Exclusive of Tea/coffee/champagne)  |  3.00pm to 8.00pm  |  For further information please call +91 44 66002827

Rejoice in an Indulgent Chocolate Fondue Feast!

~ Tea Lounge, Taj Coromandel ~ 

Who doesn’t love a classic fondue pot of delicious and gooey melted chocolate! This festive season, Taj Coromandel invites you to revel in a chocolate fondue feast with a range of indulgent delights!

Delve into an assortment of sinful chocolates like Bitter Chocolate, Gold chocolate, Ruby chocolate, Semi Sweet and Milk Chocolate. These delicious tastes are brought to you from various regions from across the world like Ghana, Madagascar, Sao Tome, and Java. Melted to perfection and served with delicious accompaniments like homemade fruit flavoured marshmallows, Macaroons, pate de fruit, hand rolled chocolate fudges, home baked Scottish shortbreads, and vernier cakes, this delightful experience is  a must-try this festive season! 

Have fun dipping your favourite seasonal fruit or marshmallows into this decadent chocolate fondue! Embellish this experience with tea, coffee or even a glass of champagne!

December 15 – 31  |  Tea Lounge at the Lobby Level  |  INR 1000 plus taxes for fondue with accompaniments (Exclusive of Tea/coffee/champagne)  |  3.00pm to 8.00pm  |  For further information please call +91 44 66002827

Celebrate August Moon Festival with Golden Dragon

It’s that time of the year when Golden Dragon, the signature Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine restaurant at Taj Coromandel, comes alive with the  August Moon Festival, one of the greatest Chinese Festivals. Since the arrival of autumn is thought to be a propitious season and the weather is usually conducive to good health and enjoyment, the August Moon Festival is a festival of joy and health. 

At Golden Dragon, the specially hand-crafted menu by Master Chef Lian Yun Lei is filled with traditional quintessential flavours from the regions of China. With something for each palate - vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood - guests can savour delightful orient flavours!

Delight in special Tian jiang da xia (Cuttle prawn with sweet chilli sauce); Chijiao youyu (Stir fried calamari with black bean sauce); Tang cu wakuai yu (Crispy fried fish with pineapple and tomato); and Xiang jiao yu jiuan (Fish banana roll). For crab meat lovers, Chef recommends a simple dish made with fresh mud crabs with shell, and a new combo of oyster sauce and fresh red chilli - Hao you gao xie. One authentic dish that makes its way to Golden Dragon this festival is the ningmeng ji (Lemon breast chicken). The dish has the freshness of subtle lime flavours that are enhanced with kaffir lime leaves.

For vegetarians, savour Chef Lian’s favourite grandmother’s recipe of Coriander flavoured eggplant, Yuxiang qie zi. The dish has an unique ingredient of a special home-made vinegar prepared by Chef Lian and the eggplant is stir fried in yellow bean spicy sauce. Or the Xiang la tudou (Xinhai potato). And the much-loved Cu liu yuan bai chai (Spicy and sour stir fried duo of cabbage) - a light dish that is made with dry chilli flakes and vinegar, the combination of spice and tangy flavours are dominant in this dish.

No Moon Festival is complete without the traditional Yue bing (Moon cakes). Also savour Bo lu huixiang Bingqilin (Pineapple and fennel gelato); and Chef’s favourite nuo mi tang yuam (Glutens rice chocolate dumpling). These traditional treats, made of glutinous rice flour with a variety of sweet fillings, resemble a miniature full moon.

Celebrating Madras At Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel

Celebrating Madras At Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel

August 17 - 22

Southern Spice, the country’s most iconic South Indian specialty restaurant at Taj Coromandel celebrates Madras Week with a Special Madras menu that takes us back in time. Promising the most-genuine culinary experiences, the team of chefs at Southern Spice led by Executive Chef Sujan Mukherjee has curated three elegant Thalis – vegetarian, non-vegetarian and seafood - inspired by the good old days when Chennai was known as Madras, and the menu reflects the flavours of those times!

Sip on delicious Vazhathandu Semiya Soup (Plantain pith and vermicelli soup from the streets of Mambalam) or the Aatukkaal Soup With Kari Wada (Mutton leg bone soup with minced lamb galletes) for non-vegetarian. The vegetarian starter includes Marina bajji platter (an assortment of vegetable fritters served with spicy chutney- a specialty at the Marina beach); and Thattai aalavalli sandwich (Rice and lentil fritter layered with spicy tapioca), while non-vegetarians can savour Podi Yeral Milagu Roast (Shrimps from the Coromandel Coast slow cooked with shallots and chili on a griddle); Kovalam meen varuval (Garlic and chili marinated fish fried to perfection); and Karuvepilai kadama roast (Squid rings tossed in a curry leaf flavored masala and slow cooked).

The mains include Madras fish curry with ponni rice (A tangy and spicy fish curry relished best with steaming hot ponni rice); Pichupotta Kozhi (Shredded chicken tossed with succulent spices); Paruppu urundai Kara kozhambu (Lentil dumplings cooked in a tamarind and chili curry); Nandu puttu (Crab meat scrambled with onion and spices); and the much-loved Mutton Saalna with Idly (A flavorful home style lamb curry with stone ground spices). For those who like their Kothu Parotas, try the Vegetarian Kothu Parota or the Egg Kothu Parota.

Nothing ends a meal than mouthwatering desserts like the Boondhi with mukkani ice cream (Sweet dumplings served with a traditional fruit flavored ice cream); and Aval Payasam (Flat rice pudding).

Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel  |  August 17 – 22 |  Thalis for lunch and dinner  | INR 1950 plus tax ( Veg) / INR 2450 plus tax (Non-veg) / INR 2650 plus tax (Seafood)  |  Call +91 44 66002827 for more details.