India, March 6, 2023: Atelier House Hospitality (AHH), a Dubai-based restaurant group, is set to extend its footprint to  India with the debut of INJA. A unique dining concept located at the Manor Hotel in Delhi, INJA is looking forward to  welcoming clients on the 17^th of March 2023. Presenting an exciting blend of Indian and Japanese cuisines, the menu is a  congruent combination of bold flavours, spices, and vivid colours of the Indian cuisine with the subtlety, raw essence, and  precise techniques of Japanese cuisine, putting the IN from India and JA from Japan in harmonious collaboration.  

INJA was born through an idea that struck Chef Adwait Anantwar while living in Dubai. Long mesmerized and captivated by  Japanese cuisine in his culinary development, he was struck by the numerous Japanese restaurants in Dubai and other  cities and wanted to explore bringing together the flavours and techniques of his home country with the nuances of  Japanese cuisine. He imagined boldly amalgamating and creating a beautiful marriage between the complexities of robust  Indian ingredients and the delicate nature of Japanese techniques to intrigue the palate. 

“We are  thrilled to have chosen the launch of INJA in India. I have travelled and worked in India extensively over my life and lived in  Japan for 8 years. The cuisine in each city has history, depth and is distinct and memorable. We are being courageous and  innovative in touching on those two culinary giants and finding the natural bridge for the palate to create this unique  dining experience.”  

Ahmass Fakahany, Owner and CEO of Atelier House Hospitality/Altamarea group

“Cuisine is an art form that can transcend cultural boundaries, and at INJA, we aim to do just that by bringing together the  bold and vibrant flavours of India and the delicate and nuanced techniques of Japan. We are proud to enter the dynamic  and diverse India market with Atelier’s first restaurant, INJA, and offer guests a culinary experience that is one-of-a-kind.” 

Panchali Mahendra, President of Atelier House Hospitality. 

“This is a dream-come-true moment. I have now eaten at most of AHH’s restaurants in Dubai and Riyadh, and no  experience has failed to wow me. Dining at their restaurants is both experiential and immensely satisfying, in terms of  flavour, cuisine concept, style of presentation, and impeccable service. INJA promises to offer an exciting new fusion  between the two very traditional cultures of Japan and India; I will go as far as to say that each dish at INJA will carry an element of surprise.”  

Manav Thadani, Co-Partner of INJA, Founder and Chairman of Hotelivate

Signature dishes on the menu include the Lobster rassam chawanmushi, Suzuki okinamasu with 7 days fermented mango  achar, and king crab raj kachori. The cocktail menu has been crafted by mixologist, Kumar Mangalam, and offers unique  intriguing drinks like the Inja Secret Tea, that can be paired with individual dishes on the menu.  

INJA is located at the Manor, in South Delhi’s Friends colony, previously home to Indian Accent. Acclaimed international  designer, Samar Zakhem, designed the space using natural elements, especially stone and wood, to evoke feelings of  comfort and relaxation while also staying true to the luxurious and elegant persona of the brand.  With an exciting new culinary menu, memorable cocktails, and an Instagram worthy ambience, INJA is excited to welcome  customers.  

Operational Hours: 

7:00 PM to 11:00 PM – Dinner  

7:00 PM to 1:00 AM – Bar 

Closed on Tuesdays 

Address: The Manor Hotel, 77, Mathura Rd, Friends Colony West, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, 110065, India For reservations, call +91 8130805333 

About Atelier House Hospitality:  

Under the strong leadership of Ms. Panchali Mahendra, Atelier House Hospitality and Ahmass fakahany (Owner & CEO of  Atelier House Hospitality/Altamarea group), a high-quality boutique restaurant company in Dubai, has brought in brands  from abroad, developed and conceptualized locally grown brands, and given consulting and operational support to the local  market. Atelier House is affiliated with the Altamarea Group in New York and gets any culinary and support services required, 

including access to worldwide F&B relationships and trending concepts. AHH is not a large player, but its ethos is one of  quality and selectivity, with customers receiving customized services and solutions. 

AHH now has a presence in UAE, KSA, and soon India as well. Plans are in force to broaden reach and capability in the Middle  East. Cuisine represented in the AHH range includes coffee/patisserie, elevated Italian, quality brasserie French, Indian quality  casual and fine dining, and specialty grill concepts. Brands owned, managed, and/or conceptualized include Marea (Michelin  selected), 11 Woodfire (1 Michelin Star), Mohalla, RSVP, Host, Asma, Tides Bar, and soon Mantra and InJa.

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