Noodles and doodles

At Chi Kitchen, you can scribble your thoughts on an interactive blank mat while digging into tongue-tickling Pan-Asian potpourri

Chi, which means 'natural energies of the universe', has finally entered a cool new corner in the city. Chi Kitchen, as the place calls itself, lives up to its promise of good thoughts with a good healthy meal. In its second avatar in town, the restaurant is pleasantly engagingu00a0the staff makes sure patrons are seated for as long as possible, and colour their imagination onto an interactive blank mat with crayons. These canvasses are then pinned up as archives on the 'Chi Community Board.' In a world of restaurants that wish you'd disappear right after an advance bill payment, this one's magic lingers for as long as they wish you would.

Food

A good experience starts with good service, but be prepared for disappointment if you head here on a weekend.

Nevertheless, the steaming hot dimsums make up for it with ease. You can choose between the Har Gau (Rs 350) or Seafood Dumpling (Rs 275), to name the best few. Vegetarians will love the Spinach and Mushroom
Dumpling (Rs 225) or the Chive Dumpling (Rs 225). Soups, salads and starters can also be opted for.

For the main course, we embarked on 'Chizzas' or Asian Pizzas, which are the USP of this place. With names inspired by cult Hollywood hits, the Good Fellas (Rs 450) or Pulp Fiction (Rs 425), if not Basic Instinct (Rs 285), would entice your tastebuds. Other stuff on your palate are regular ramen, tappen, Congi and Wok dishes with noodles or rice. To end the meal on a sweet note, top it up with a 'chi it yourself dessert' or a sinful chocolate cake, served with marshmallows, nuts et al (Rs 195 each).

Drinks

The liquor license is still awaited; till then, you can try the mocktails (Rs 75 to Rs 95). A must sip on the menu are the exotic teas, a mix of oriental and Indian herbal leaves blended artfully. Inhale the sweet aroma of an Emerald Tea (Rs 180) or fall into the spell of the emerald green Dragon Well (Rs 200). "The variety of teas is a speciality here. There are jasmine teas, and dainty Oolong teas. People need to brew a taste for these, and when they do, they really enjoy these teas. They are very healthy and good for skin," says Rakesh Ranjan Jha, manager.

Ambience

The du00e9cor boasts of nirvana-orange accents, and the focus is on fusion of art forms, food being the creative art form and the interactive form being the display kitchen. Think quirky aura-like designs, paper mats and clever crossword puzzles. Or, head to the breezy outdoors for a nature-enriched evening.


Chi Kitchen

Where: Shop No G 70, Ground Floor (Next to Pantaloons), Select City Mall, Saket
Ring: 9958934433
Meal for two: Rs 600 + taxes
Timing: Noon to midnight