Inside Zetu, Delhi’s new contemporary Sri Lankan restaurant
Zetu is a new contemporary Sri Lankan restaurant located in Mehrauli, Delhi, designed to create a bridge between modern Delhi and Sri Lanka. The restaurant features a lush, tropical ambiance inspired by Sri Lankan architecture and offers a menu that tells stories through its dishes. Led by Chef Dush Ratnayake, the culinary experience combines traditional Sri Lankan flavors with modern presentation.
- ▪Zetu is a 175-seater restaurant located at 1AQ in Mehrauli, Delhi.
- ▪The restaurant's design is inspired by legendary Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.
- ▪Chef Dush Ratnayake leads the kitchen, supported by Indian chefs Mohit Kumar and Romil Malhotra.
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They say it is always cooler under a banyan tree. Sitting in the open, indoor-outdoor expanse of Zetu, the new 175-seater at 1AQ in Mehrauli, we find ourselves agreeing with this ancient wisdom. Though, we are not sure if the comfort is due to the majestic, 500-year-old banyan tree anchoring the courtyard or strategically placed outdoor AC vents, we are grateful for it, along with the fresh coconut water with greets us at the gate before a short buggy ride drops us at Zetu, built around contemporary Sri-Lankan cuisine.Settle into one of the cabanas on the rooftop, pull up a chair at the long tables in the outdoor section or grab yourself a cozy corner inside, and any expectation of a stuffy, high-concept design environment evaporates.
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