Step into a Realm of Regal Grandeur: Viceroy's Table, Where Colonial Elegance Meets Contemporary Indian Cuisine
Dubai's luxury dining scene welcomes its latest crown jewel, Viceroy's Table—a restaurant where every corner whispers history and every dish celebrates culture. Inspired by the aristocratic charm of India's elite Gymkhana clubs, Viceroy's Table redefines modern Indian fine dining within an interior that evokes the faded grandeur of colonial mansions in Kolkata and Pondicherry.
Designed as a place of abundance, high spirits, and generosity, Viceroy's Table brings together timeless aesthetics and elevated cuisine in a setting that is as visually seductive as it is gastronomically rich.
A Masterclass in Design: Where Indian Heritage Meets Colonial Chic
The interiors at Viceroy's Table pay homage to India's opulent past, blending architectural nods to North Indian palaces with the residential intimacy of South Indian mansions. Guests are welcomed through a mirrored entrance inspired by northern architecture, which opens into a world resplendent in jade-green hues, polished dark timber, and lavish printed fabrics.
The ground floor and bar are layered with details that nod to old-world sophistication: original hunting trophies from the Maharaja of Jodhpur, vintage artifacts, and conversation-starting heirlooms like Grandmother Sethi's barometer. Each detail has been chosen to evoke nostalgia while maintaining a modern, curated edge—making the space a visual feast for lovers of design, history, and culture.
In the kitchen, Karishma Sakhrani, MasterChef India finalist, curates a bold menu that merges contemporary Indian flavors with seasonal British ingredients. The result? An Anglo-Indian culinary narrative that balances tradition with innovation. Dishes like Champaran Mutton, Haleem with Pao, and the theatrical Lobster Thermidor flambéed tableside, deliver both taste and spectacle.
Supporting the culinary vision is Sameer Uttamsingh, a seasoned F&B professional who has masterminded a Club Cocktail program designed to celebrate India's vast botanical and spice heritage. Each cocktail is a modern interpretation of a classic, layered with regional ingredients that echo the vibrancy of Indian markets.
Inspired by the communal warmth and exclusivity of historical Gymkhanas, Viceroy's Table invites guests to feast, converse, and linger. Whether seated under the warm glow of antique chandeliers, sipping a Saffron Negroni at the bar, or indulging in a Mysore Pak Tiramisu under vaulted ceilings, every moment here is steeped in storytelling.
Viceroy's Table is more than a dining destination—it is an interior masterpiece and cultural archive, wrapped in flavors, fabrics, and finesse.
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