Neung Roi authentic Thai food, with a soul

Thailand certainly compensates with its cuisine and fresh flavors. Large or not so large, but it’s gastronomic reach is vast. Unsurprisingly then, there is no shortage of fine dining eateries across the globe serving Thai food, and Neung Roi in Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza, New Delhi is a very fine example, which is successfully doing just that.

Neung Roi in Radisson Blue Plaza

Fine Dining in the Capital

Nestled near the airport, Neung Roi celebrates cuisines from across the length and breadth of Thailand or drawing inspiration from the major culinary traditions

Isan on the NE – marked by the simplicity and intense flavors, the uncompromisingly bold & spicy component of the quadrant.

Ianna or North – Characterized by Hot and Salty foods, excluding flavors like fish sauce, shrimp paste and coconuts that are popular in other Thai regions.

Isthemus of Kra or South – The spiciest cuisine of the four regions, using alongside calming factors like coconut cream, turmeric and some fruits to balance out the flavors.

Central Plains – The most popular of the four cuisines. Largely hot and salty, the dishes showcase a broad range of textures and seasonings.

Neung Roi

Ambience & Culinary Delights (My Experience)

On First Sight, I was enchanted with Neung Roi ! Not expecting to find such a fine dining restaurant in the underrated Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, but that’s exactly what I found. Inside is a warm, sophisticated, casually elegant atmosphere that comes alive, with the open kitchen dishing out the perfect food one after the other. The contemporary ambience with soothing colors & restful atmosphere allows your soul to stretch & relax. I was greeted by the lovely and super efficient Ritul Yadav (Director PR & Marketing Communications), alongwith the very charming GM, Mr. Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, and was later joined by the super talented Executive Chef Sreenivasan. But the highlight of course was the food that would be cooked totally fresh as per my dietary specifications of low calorie food, by the sweet and shy Chef Yenjai Suthiwaja. There was a wonderful sense of peace and I felt immediately welcomed and comfortable.

Great Menu at Neung Roi

We were seated at a Vantage Point, where I could see the Chefs working behind the glass walls of the kitchen. As I persued the menu at great length – Chef Yenjai decided to create a special menu, the combinations of which were delightful with subtle twists. Overall the presentation and flavors were beautiful. A refined approach of culinary elegance, definitely very modern yet filled with delicious in each bite. I was greeted with a special appetizer of Prawn and lemon grass skewer with a chilli lime sauce and tomato dip. Followed by Grilled Pork with coriander roots and roasted chilli sauce and fabulously unique wing bean salad with a roasted coconut and tamarind dressing – all of them sensational !!

My Tom Kha Gai – A Chicken and Coconut milk broth with mushroom, coriander, kafir lime and galangal was devine. Steamed fish with lime chilli sauce was a sea food lovers delight. Isan style pork curry with raw papaya, Kafir lime & Spices. The pork was so tender. The flavors of the asparagus, snow peas, mushroom, babycorn & cauliflower with garlic, soya and pepper complimented with a perfect blend of sweet & savory and felt as though they were melting in the mouth.

One of my companions was over the moon with the food. An adventurous foodie, he devoured his mean with passion and a symphony of “Ohh’s”, “Ahh’s” and “Mmm’s”.

The heavenly desserts chosen by the Chef for me were the Ultra Silky – Smooth Sticky rice with fresh mango and coconut cream was outstanding and tasted like eating sunshine !The incredible coconut ice cream was a signature and rightfully so.

The service was attentive, warm and efficient. The restaurant has a special allure, it’s a great place to go with that significant special other. Meet your parents for lunch or propose to your bride-to-be or simply whenever visiting New Delhi from out of town, because there is a magic to the space, on the plate and in the air. Highly recommended,

Can’t wait to go back.