International chain, Foresight Group launches flagship restaurant The Chinese" brings the real taste of China to Delhi

Renowned London based hospitality group, Foresight Group has launched 'The Chinese', its first restaurant in India. The Chinese offers its patrons the opportunity to experience the authentic Chinese cuisine, in a splendid oriental ambience that envelops the restaurant and lends itself the whole experience. Renowned for its world-class restaurants in China, the Group has invested close to $1 million in its first venture here. Over the next few years the groups Hospitality Division plans to invest close to $10 million in seven more restaurants in Mumbai, Kolkatta, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

(PRWEB) June 27, 2004 -- Renowned London based hospitality group, Foresight Group, announced the launch of The Chinese, its first restaurant in India at Connaught Place, New Delhi. The Chinese offers its patrons the opportunity to experience the authentic Chinese cuisine, in a splendid oriental ambience that envelops the restaurant and lends itself the whole experience.

Renowned for its world-class restaurants in China, the Group has invested close to $1 million in its first venture here. Over the next few years the groups Hospitality Division plans to invest close to $10 million in seven more restaurants in Mumbai, Kolkatta, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjeev Goswami, Managing Director, Hospitality Division, Foresight Group said, Our hospitality division has established itself as a trailblazer in the art of fine dining in major cities in China and we are confident of replicating out success here in India. Our first restaurant in the country, The Chinese, from where we hope to make a small beginning, will showcase our proven world-class hospitality services, which we will eventually take to other major metros in the country. Its undoubtedly going to change the way we experience and enjoy Chinese cuisine!"

The Foresight Group also owns four world-renowned and award-winning restaurants in China. The Tandoor, a Foresight Group restaurant, is considered the leading Indian restaurant in the city and is the winner of the International New Millennium Golden Award, Beirut-Lebanon, The Golden Award for Quality, Paris, France, Best Indian Restaurant, Zaget Review among several other prestigious awards.

The Chinese offers its patrons the opportunity to satisfy the physical self with delectable, true Chinese cuisine thoughtfully prepared by celebrated Chef Ping. The King of the Kitchen, as he is called in China, Chef Ping is one of the most fêted Chefs in his country. A career spanning two decades, here at The Chinese he is confident of delighting his guests with signature dishes, which are innovative, mouth watering, and are sure to take Chinese cuisine to greater heights in India.

Designed by leading architects Ashok Dhawan & Chisti, the interiors, spread over 3500 sq ft, are exceptionally extensive and detailed. The theme of the décor and the ornamentations is a homage to Chinas fascinating history and culture. The emphasis being on the entire dining experience and the ambience, the restaurant seats only 100 persons at one time, allowing guests to savour the environment as well as the food.

Divided into four areas, the waiting lounge, the interactive multipurpose bar and the main dining area mirror the ancient route of the caravans from China to India. The geographical map on the floor depicts the historical trading routes between India, West Asia and China with milestones inlayed in stone. The giant entrance serves as an urban portal to Chinese culture, while the walls with scroll-like surfaces that have an infill of live images from China, create a star-lit horizon effect. The ceiling depicts hovering clouds fashioned out of meaningful Chinese calligraphy.

Aiming to set an unprecedented standard in hospitality services care has been taken to provide the classiest tableware to enhance the dining experience. The cutlery and crystal ware has been imported from France and the crockery from Thailand. Leading brands of table and silver ware, from across the world will find themselves on the tables of Indian diners at this restaurant.

A $350 million conglomerate, the Foresight Group, headquartered in London, was established in 1984 as an international shipping and trading company. Since, it has expanded its shipping business to include a number of dry cargo and refrigerated vessels and oil tankers. In addition, the Group also has interests in oil drilling, exploration and production. Today, the Group has interests in diversified fields like hospitality, footwear and footwear components, IT and telecommunications, education, trading and property.

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