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A Global Culinary Tapestry: My Afternoon at Food Exchange, Novotel New Delhi City Center If there is one thing I've learned from years of eating my way across continents, it is this — the best dining experiences aren't always the most opulent or extravagant. Sometimes, they're quietly tucked away in the heart of a business hotel, where the food doesn't scream for attention but rather invites you in gently, like an old friend catching up over a warm meal. Food Exchange at Novotel New Delhi City Center is precisely that kind of place. Now, I'll admit — I walked in expecting the usual fare one associates with hotel buffet restaurants. You know the drill: a bit of everything, a master of none. But to my surprise, Food Exchange challenged that very notion and quite decisively overturned it. A Market of Memories What struck me first wasn’t the food — it was the philosophy. "Global Flavours, Local Stories," they say. And as someone who has always believed that good food is never just about technique or presentation but about narrative, I found that line rather poetic. The restaurant is modelled after a modern-day market — vibrant, bustling, full of promise. Open kitchens offer a view into the heart of the culinary action. You don't just eat here; you observe, converse, anticipate. Chefs don't hide behind swinging doors — they showcase, celebrate, and share. I began with the Prawn Tom Yum Soup, a bowl that transported me instantly to a street-side café in Bangkok — the lemongrass sharp, the galangal subtle, the prawns fresh and just perfectly cooked. It was a bold opening act, one that set the tone for the rest of the meal. Where Fire Meets Familiarity The appetizers followed, and I was pleased to find they didn't play safe. The Bhatti Ka Murgh, deeply marinated and kissed by flame, had that rustic Punjabi warmth — robust, unapologetic, and deeply satisfying. The Crumb Fried Chicken, while simpler in its approach, played the perfect foil — golden, crisp, and seasoned with restraint. Would I return? Absolutely. But not just for the food. I’d go back for the experience.

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