Indian Accent, The Lodhi
32 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/delhi·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Indian Accent at The Lodhi is a fine dining restaurant that many people recommend for creative, subtle Indian food and a multi-course tasting menu, with some calling it one of Delhi's best. Many also say it is very pricey, many find the food good but not extraordinary enough to justify the bill, and a few report rushed or elitist service. Portions are small, but the tasting menu runs to several courses.
Address
Indian Accent, The Lodhi, Lodhi Rd, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, India
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Moradabadi daal, Kanyakumari crab
- Best for
- Celebrations, Dates, Groups
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Found the food good but the hefty bill hard to justify, and the setting itself unremarkable.
Lists it among restaurants worth visiting.
Tasting menu okay but everything felt rushed; plates taken away too quickly; not worth it.
Found the famous tasting menu very expensive and nothing extraordinary.
A favourite for special occasions; finds the flavours subtle but delicious.
Found the tasting menu good but nothing exceptional, though you can order repeats of dishes you like.
Agrees it isn't worth the money or the hype.
Good but needs advance booking; limited seats and food prepared specifically
Found them really accommodating: a dish someone in their group disliked was swapped at no charge.
Lists it among places worth the hype.
Past visit was amazing and unique, but quality may have declined and prices risen since moving.
Feels no food justifies the prices it charges.
Considers it genuinely worth experiencing at least once or twice.
Listed under modern butter chicken options.
Found the tasting menu nice but the rest gimmicky; very crowded and expensive.
Tasting menu was worth it; everything perfectly cooked and seasoned, best crab ever, but only enjoyable if cost is no concern.
Says the food is good, though taste is subjective.
Found the tasting menu really good, especially with the wine pairing.
Was really satisfied with the tasting menu and the attentive hospitality, though the items keep changing and the prices keep rising.
Repeated visits rank it among their best food experiences, while admitting fine dining is subjective.
Points out that the bill for two runs well beyond the asker's budget.
Fine dining with a seven-course desi meal, great vibes, said to be India's best; book in advance.
Has been twice and enjoyed it; praises the service and the explanation of each course.
Subtle fantastic food, great ambience and service; small portions but multiple courses fill you up.
Not as good as it used to be since the Manor days, in food and experience.
Recommends it if you're feeling pretentious.
Tasting menu fine without alcohol, but wine pairings are poor and overpriced; Daulat ki chaat unimpressive.
Expresses strong enthusiasm for the restaurant.
Simply recommends it.
Lists it among recommendations.
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