Delhi ‘O’ Delhi has once again emerged a winner at the 2022 NSW Awards for Excellence organised by the Restaurant and Catering Association (R&CA). It was awarded the winner in the Indian restaurant category. This is the fourth year in a row that this restaurant nestled in Sydney’s Newtown has won in this category.
Delhi ‘O’ Delhi has been serving fine dining Indian cuisine since 2007. Founder and owner of the restaurant, Javed Khan, told The Australia Today,
“Taking inspiration from India’s ancient cooking methods, the restaurant’s cooking style is a modern interpretation of India – a perfect balance of both traditional and contemporary techniques while paying homage to our humble roots”.
Delhi ‘O’ Delhi celebrates India’s historical cuisine and serves timeless delicacies from different regions of the country led by their head chef Kailash Chand. You will find Seekh Kebabs from the valleys of Kashmir, Duck Curry from Assam, Fish Curry from Goa and more on their ever-changing menu. The restaurant also has a dedicated Vegetarian and Vegan Menu.
After completing his hospitality management from Kolkata, Javed began his journey in the dining room and kitchen of the Oberoi Hotels, an award-winning Indian luxury hotel group with properties around the world. It was there that Javed first understood that excellence in food and service was a true form of art.
Javed told The Australia Today that his philosophy and message to the team is to always believe in doing things the right way with all dedication and determination.
“Sooner or later your work will be recognised at the right time. Great work will always gain attention”.
He also mentions the support of the community in the restaurant’s success and that giving back to the community was important.
“Throughout Delhi ‘O’ Delhi’s 15-year culinary journey, the team has always been blessed to have incredibly supportive locals and regular patrons who form the base of our wonderful community. Their constant support is a source of inspiration for us to continue to strive to for excellence in our dining experience”.
“We create so many memories with our guests! For example, Last Valentines I was so excited to see that one of our regular had come with his girlfriend to celebrate valentine’s day. I remember when this same gentleman used to come as a child with his parents and order of the kid’s menu!”
“Giving back to the community is an integral part of our business, from sourcing local ingredients, Australian wines and supporting the Kids Cancer Project with our Good Korma initiative which has raised over $6000 since the inception of the project in 2021”, said Javed.
Besides being the winner at R&CA’s NSW Awards for Excellence in the Indian restaurant category four years in a row from 2018 to 2022, Delhi ‘O’ Delhi was also the winner of IABCA Tourism, Hospitality & Catering Award in 2021.
