Indian Accent - the iconic modern Indian cuisine restaurant - completes 16 years

There are restaurants, and then there are culinary institutions. Indian Accent, a city landmark, sits firmly in the latter. Sixteen years on, it remains the gold standard of modern Indian dining, a place where nostalgia and innovation share the same table. I still remember my first visit here. The excitement of discovering familiar flavours dressed in global finesse, the thrill of seeing Indian cuisine presented with such quiet confidence is one of my fondest food memories.
Under Chef Shantanu Mehrotra’s stewardship, the restaurant continues to evolve without ever losing its soul. His new menu is a masterclass in restraint and imagination. The food is comforting yet surprising, sophisticated yet deeply rooted. Each dish feels like a conversation between tradition and modernity. And, that balance is what keeps Indian Accent relevant even after all these years.
It is easy to see why celebrities, visiting dignitaries, and serious food lovers continue to flock here. The experience goes beyond the plate. It in the poised service, the perfectly matched drinks, the serene setting and the sense that something meaningful is unfolding with every course.
The Mumbai outpost carries the same torch with grace and has become a favourite of the city in no time. Indian Accent Catering has become synonymous with India’s most elegant celebrations from Delhi’s diplomatic dinners to weddings or celebrations all over the world.
To call Indian Accent a restaurant is to undersell its legacy. It is a movement. It reshaped how we dine, how we interpret Indian food, and how the world perceives it. Sixteen years later, it still feels like the beginning of something delicious.

The article was published in Delhi Times, The Times of India